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Local Directions
From Melbourne for the Monash Freeway (M1), follow the signs to Phillip Island then turn onto the South Gippsland Hwy, just past Lang Lang. Look carefully for left turn marked Leongatha/Korumburra via South Gippsland Highway.. Go through Korumburra, Leongatha, Koonwarra and Meeniyan. After passing two Fish Creek/Wilsons Promontory turn offs and Falls Rd, the highway climbs and widens to allow a right turn with scenic lookout marked at the top. This is O’Grady’s Ridge Road and is approximately 20km from Meeniyan. Turn right and 8 Acres guesthouse is number 595 on your left, approx 6kms from the highway opposite Campbells Lane.
From Melbourne for the Monash Freeway (M1), follow the signs to Phillip Island then turn onto the South Gippsland Hwy, just past Lang Lang. Look carefully for left turn marked Leongatha/Korumburra via South Gippsland Highway.. Go through Korumburra, Leongatha, Koonwarra and Meeniyan. After passing two Fish Creek/Wilsons Promontory turn offs and Falls Rd, the highway climbs and widens to allow a right turn with scenic lookout marked at the top. This is O’Grady’s Ridge Road and is approximately 20km from Meeniyan. Turn right and 8 Acres guesthouse is number 595 on your left, approx 6kms from the highway opposite Campbells Lane.
| Proximities | Distance | Time | |
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Beach | 20 KMS | 20 Minutes - Car |
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Boat Ramps | 15 KMS | 15 Minutes - Car |
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Bus Stop | 7 KMS | 7 Minutes - Car |
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Golf | 6 KMS | 6 Minutes - Car |
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Hospital | 10 KMS | 8 Minutes - Car |
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Jetty | 15 KMS | 15 Minutes - Car |
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National Park | 30 KMS | 30 Minutes - Car |
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Post Office | 7 KMS | 7 Minutes - Car |
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Restaurants | 7 KMS | 7 Minutes - Car |
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Shop | 6 KMS | 7 Minutes - Car |
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Tennis Court | 7 KMS | 7 Minutes - Car |
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Winery | 3 KMS | 3 Minutes - Car |
Recommended Destinations
Tarra Bulga National ParkTarra-Bulga National Park in South Gippsland is well known for its giant Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies and ancient myrtle beeches. The park covers 1,625 ha of some of the best examples of original cool temperate rainforests of the Stzelecki Ranges.
Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal ParkNestled between Waratah Bay and the majestic peaks of Wilsons Promontory, the sheltered waters of Shallow Inlet provide a secluded and peaceful setting for a range of water based activities.
Cape Liptrap Coastal ParkStretching along the coast from the sand barrier of Point Smythe to the sheltered waters of Waratah Bay, the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park has strikingly beautiful scenery which is both peaceful and in stormy weather, wild, windy and awe inspiring.
Wilsons Promontory National ParkThe southernmost point of the Australian mainland, Wilsons Promontory is arguably the most loved national park in Victoria. The park contains the largest coastal wilderness area in Victoria, including by granite headlands, mountains, forests and fern gullies.
Wildlife Coast CruisesSpecialising in eco cruises to Australia's largest seal colony at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. Tour French Island National Park, organic farm, with organic french lunch. Bay Cruise Melbournes Mornington Peninsula, Day Cruise/tour the Southern most point of continent Australia with Wilson's Promontory National Park, dolphins, seals, seabirds, spectacular coastline.
