Mountain biking
Foster Whipstick Gully MTB (Prom Coast MTB club) trail (literally just around the corner). Other Gippsland trails nearby are The Pines, Kolhoun etc. Joins onto the Great Southern Rail Trail.
Walking
Whipstick Gully reserve* - the same location as above but for walking just stick to the green arrow tracks.
Shopping
Aherns Fruit, Veg & Fine Foods* - just down the road
Other destinations
- Wilson Promontory - bushwalking & short walks, beaches, surfing (a must visit!)*
- Sandy Point beaches - beaching, surfing and a food shop if your lucky it's open
- Agnes Falls*
- Strzelecki Ranges
- Grand Ridge Road
- Great Southern Rail Trail
- Tank Adventures (advance booking)
- Mirboo North
- Tarra Bulga National Park
- Beloka Kelpie Stud and Working Dog School (advance booking)
- Koonwarra Historical Coal Mine
- Foster outdoor pool
- Toora heated outdoor pool and water park
We are close to wineries, farmers markets (Foster, Koonwarra), restaurants, antique shop (Toora), golf (Foster), fishing & charters, surfing (Wilsons Prom and Sandy Point), scuba diving, bush walking, wind surfing (Shallow Inlet), craft shops, art galleries and only 10 minutes to shops, cafés, great pub food and much more!
Also, you may want to checkout the local community website foster.vic.au
*Starred items are recommended
Wines, beers and other brews in South Gippsland
Foster
GURNEYS CIDERY
343 Fish Creek Foster Road, Foster 3960
Phone: 0423 039 863
Email: gurneyscider@gmail.com
Web: https://www.gurneyscider.com.au
Open:
Wednesday-Friday & Sunday 12noon – 4pm
Saturday 12noon – 5pm
Tour the world’s largest cider cellar – bookings ONLY.
CORNER INLET VINEYARD
200 Fullers Road, Foster 3960
Phone: 0412 111 587
Email: david@cornerinlet.com.au
Open:
Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 14th January, 12noon – 4pm
PROMONTORY RESTAURANT & WINERY
23 O’Grady’s Ridge Road, Foster 3960
Phone: 03 5682 1538
Open:
Friday 12pm – 2.30pm
Saturday 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8.30pm
Sunday 6pm – 8.30pm
Great views over Corner Inlet, restaurant/functions, cellar door.
Restaurant stocks and serves Bellvale wines. Bellvale winery is situated in the Tarwin River valley of South Gippsland and their cellar door is by appointment only.
Fish Creek
WARATAH HILLS VINEYARD
20 Cottman’s Rd (Off Promontory Rd), Fish Creek 3959
Phone: 03 5683 2441
Email: vineyard@waratahhills.com.au
Web: www.waratahhills.com.au
Open:
Friday, Saturday and Sundays 11am – 4pm
Everyday January - Cellar door (11am to 5pm) and lunch (12pm – 3pm)
Picnics can be arranged by contacting the winery.
Very Dog friendly, but must be vaccinated, on a leash and sociable.
Loch
GIPPSLAND WINE COMPANY
6835 South Gippsland Highway, Loch 3945
Phone: 0477 555 235
Email: cellardoor@gippslandwinecompany.com
Web: www.gippslandwinecompany.com
Open:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & public Holidays 11am – 5pm
Daily through January.
Dog friendly, but must be on a leash
Koonwarra
THE WINE FARM
370 Koonwarra-Inverloch Road, Koonwarra 3954
Phone: 0417 336 734
Email: neil@thewinefarm.com.au
Web: https://thewinefarm.com.au
Cellar Door: bookings essential, see website for details
Accommodation: Three-bedroom workers cottage available for short stays.
Book at www.airbnb.com/h/thewinefarmcottage
Take Away sales are available from 12noon-4.30pm on open days or by appointment
Leongatha
FLEET WINES
154 Old Korumburra Road, Leongatha Vic 3959
Phone: 0419 882 838
Email: lisa@fleetwines.com.au
Web: www.fleetwines.com.au
Open: Cellar door: Sat & Sun 12pm-5pm.
CALEDONIA AUSTRALIS/MOUNT MACLEOD
105 Leongatha Yarragon Road, Leongatha North
Phone: 0432 438 325
Email: sales@caledoniaaustralis.com
Web: www.southgippslandwinecompany.com
Cellar Door: By appointment ONLY
Korumburra
BURRA BREWING CO
12 Commercial Street, Korumburra 3950
Phone: 03 5658 1446
Email: enquiries@burrabrewingco.com.au
Web: https://www.burrabrewingco.com.au
Open:
Friday from 4pm til late
Saturday & Sunday from 12noon
Bookings recommended – Take Away beer & pizza available
DJINTA DJINTA WINERY & DE VINE RESTAURANT
10 Stevens Road, Kardella South 3951 (just off South Gippsland Hwy)
Phone: 03 5658 1163
Email: info@djintadjinta.com.au
Web: www.djintadjinta.com.au
Open:
Restaurant Lunch & cellar door Thursday-Sunday 11am – 5pm
Dinner Friday & Saturday 6pm until late – bookings essential
Dog friendly, cellar door only, must be on leash
HARMAN WINES
612 Korumburra-Inverloch Road, Wattle Bank 3951
Phone: 03 5611 3857
Email: info@harmanwines.com.au
Web: www.harmanwines.com.au
Open:
January, Weekends & public holidays,
Thursday-Monday Lunch 12.30am-4.30pm
Friday-Saturday Dinner 6.pm-8.30pm
Take Away Pizza, wines and beers available. Dog friendly, outside on a leash and supervised
Mirboo North
GRAND RIDGE BREWERY
Restaurant & Bar
1 Baromi Road, Mirboo North 3871
Phone: 03 5668 2222
Email: beer@grand-ridge.com.au
Web: https://www.grand-ridge.com.au
Open:
Public Bar - Wednesdays 11am until 2pm, Thursdays-Sundays 11am until close
Restaurant - Thursday-Sunday Lunch 12noon to 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm to 8.30pm
Brewery viewing is available all year round during opening hours
RED DOOR ESTATE
175 Napier Road, Mirboo North 3871
Phone: 0419 598 645
Email: Via Website
Web: www.reddoorestate.com.au
Open:
Tastings and wine sales – Weekends 10am-5pm. Wine sales any time by appointment.
BELLVALE WINES
95 Forresters Lane, Berry’s Creek 3953
Phone: 0412 541 098
Email: johnellis@bellvalewine.com.au
Web: www.bellvalewine.com.au
Cellar Door: By appointment ONLY
LOCH BREWERY & DISTILLERY
44 Victoria Road, Loch 3945
Phone: 0428 953 933
Web: https://lochbrewery.com.au/
Open:
Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm
Products made on site include Beer, Gin, Vodka, Brandy & Single Malt Whisky
THE GURDIES WINERY
215 St Helier Road, The Gurdies 3984
Phone: 0417 329 460 or 03 5997 6208
Email: info@thegurdieswinery.com.au
Web: www.thegurdieswinery.com.au
Open:
Friday, Saturday- Sunday 11am – 5pm
Daily in Vic school & public holidays 11am - 5pm
Dog friendly, must be on a leash