PAGE 20 | LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE FOSTER A pretty little country town that’s well worth the stop Surrounded by lush green rolling hills, Foster is a bustling little town that's well worth the stop. It has a delightful selection of stores to browse, relaxed cafés, excellent bakeries, a popular 'old school' pub and a range of local food suppliers. You'll also find a civic swimming pool, leafy 18-hole golf course, a lovely art gallery, large outdoor murals depicting the town's rich history, restful parks, including the serene and leafy Pearl Park, which is set on the banks of Stockyard Creek. One unmissable highlight is an extensive museum, packed with fascinating memorabilia and stories of local characters such as Lassiter of the famed Lassiter's Reef. Here you can see how the district developed, from the discovery of gold in 1870, through to the growth of the dairy and fishing industries, and the establishment of Wilsons Promontory National Park in 1898. Centrally placed in what is known as 'Prom Country', Foster is perfect as a base for exploring the wonders of Wilsons Promontory – a treasured national park with stunning beaches, natural bushland and ancient temperate forests. Foster is a short drive from other popular attractions including Shallow and Corner inlets, the spectacular beaches of Sandy Point and Waratah Bay, and the striking Agnes Falls. With all this at the town's doorstep, it's worth stopping overnight – or for a few days – to fully explore this lovely region. Pictured clockwise from top: Stockyard Creek runs gently through Pearl Park in Foster. Photo: foster.vic.au Foster Museum is packed with fascinating memorabilia and stories of local characters such as Lassiter of the famed Lassiter’s Reef. Lush green rolling hills near Foster. Photo: Visit Victoria SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY HODDLE ROAD SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY HODDLE ROAD MAIN STREET MAIN STREET FISH CREEKFOSTER ROAD Police WHIPSTICK GULLY NATURAL FEATURES RESERVE FOSTER RECREATION RESERVE TO LEONGATHA & INVERLOCH NEW ZEALAND HILL NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE TOWILSON’S PROMONTORY TO PORT ALBERT foster3960 Welcome to Distance from Melbourne: 174km Population: 1670 approx. Amenities: One hotel and several dining options, regional hospital, bank and postal facilities, fuel, supermarkets, rail trail and fauna reserve.
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