Home to some of South Gippsland's loveliest beaches, the 26km-long sandy crescent of Venus Bay makes for a relaxed destination, though it gets packed over summer. It has beautiful swimming beaches (Beach 1 has a surf life-saving club), bushwalks and a tiny township comprising a general store, a cafe and takeaway food. It's a good base for the surrounding region, including Wilsons Promontory, wineries, food producers and the Great Southern Rail Trail.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Bunurong Marine & Coastal Park
10.19 MILES
A stunning, cliff-hugging drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson, this beautiful stretch of coast offers some fantastic views, secluded beaches and…
28.68 MILES
Regarded as a sacred site by its traditional owners, this island is connected to Phillip Island by a bridge near Newhaven. Excavated middens suggest that…
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15.29 MILES
A bright art space, this gallery features the works of renowned botanical artist Celia Rosser, who's most famous for her banksia watercolours. The Banksia…
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15.39 MILES
Along the coastline that arches west from the Prom is a scenic coastal park. Here the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse (c 1913) offers sublime ocean vistas, and…
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27.28 MILES
Set up as a shrine to Australian surfing, this multimedia surf museum begins with an audiovisual tribute to legendary Aussie surfers, before leading into…
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17.6 MILES
The site of a historic coal mine is now a recreation of a 19th-century mining town. A little less polished and touristy than other similar places in…
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Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
27.83 MILES
Like Willy Wonka’s, Panny’s place is full of quirky surprises. As well as chocolate-making displays and free samples of handmade chocolate, there’s a…
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17.15 MILES
A five-minute drive out of Fish Creek on the road to Wilsons Promontory, this attractive winery offers free tastings at its cellar door in a converted…
Nearby Victoria attractions
1. Thirsty Work Studio Gallery
3.48 MILES
On the road to Venus Bay, this well-curated contemporary gallery space exhibits eclectic works by mainly local artists.
2. Bunurong Marine & Coastal Park
10.19 MILES
A stunning, cliff-hugging drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson, this beautiful stretch of coast offers some fantastic views, secluded beaches and…
12.83 MILES
Koonwarra's farmers market has mostly organic everything (fruit, vegetables, berries, coffee), plus hormone-free beef and chemical-free cheeses.
15.29 MILES
A bright art space, this gallery features the works of renowned botanical artist Celia Rosser, who's most famous for her banksia watercolours. The Banksia…
15.39 MILES
Along the coastline that arches west from the Prom is a scenic coastal park. Here the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse (c 1913) offers sublime ocean vistas, and…
17.15 MILES
A five-minute drive out of Fish Creek on the road to Wilsons Promontory, this attractive winery offers free tastings at its cellar door in a converted…
17.6 MILES
The site of a historic coal mine is now a recreation of a 19th-century mining town. A little less polished and touristy than other similar places in…
27.28 MILES
Set up as a shrine to Australian surfing, this multimedia surf museum begins with an audiovisual tribute to legendary Aussie surfers, before leading into…