PAGE 30 | LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE YARRAM Where country charm meets creative spirit Along with its impressive array of murals, Yarram and its surrounds have much to offer visitors. Located between the Tarra Bulga National Park, Wilsons Promontory and the Ninety Mile Beach, Yarram is surrounded by Gippsland’s natural beauty. And while the town has a relatively large commercial centre, it retains a relaxed pace, thanks to attractive gardens, parks, open green spaces, and a friendly local community. Heritage buildings Heritage buildings line the main street, flanking a wide, leafy median strip. Perhaps the most splendid of these old buildings are the Regent Theatre and the Yarram Courthouse Gallery, an art space with everchanging exhibitions that also doubles as a Visitor Information Centre. Boutique clothing, gifts and curio stores are a delight to wander as you stroll about the town. Memorial Park For a lovely walk, or to give the kids a run around, head to Yarram’s Memorial Park, in Commercial Road. The beautifully landscaped park has an undercover cooking area with barbecues, a fun adventure playground, toilets and rotunda, making it an ideal place to have a picnic, take a stroll, or just relax with the family. Gentle ride If you like bike riding, the Tarra Cycling Trail (part of the Great Southern Rail Trail) is a gently undulating rail trail that is an excellent introductory ride for young families, between Yarram and Port Albert. Starting at the Yarram Wetlands, the trail follows the line of the historic Great Southern Railway, through picturesque countryside of rolling green hills. After the first seven kilometres you will arrive at the small town of Alberton, where you could stop for lunch at the pub, before returning to Yarram. Alternatively, you could continue on another six kilometres to the historic and picturesque seaside village of Port Albert. The farms beside the trail are peppered with happy animals, and there are lovely views of the Strzelecki Ranges and Wilsons Promontory. Riding a bike is an excellent way to see Yarram and surrounds. Photo: Visit Victoria TARRA VALLEY RD CHURCH ST COMMERCIAL RD JAMES ST HIHOS LANE VERLINGS LANE GIPPS ST UNION ST YARRAM ST YARRAM MEMORIAL GARDENS GRANT ST RODGERS ST LIVINGSTON RD Police CENTENNIAL GARDENS TARRA RIVER yarram 3971 Welcome to SOUTH GIPPSLAND HWY Distance from Melbourne: 220km Population: 2100 approx. Amenities: There is a wide range of accommodation available including bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, caravan parks and cabins. There are also supermarkets, banks and fuel stations.
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