East Gippsland
East Gippsland is located in the eastern corner of the state of Victoria where the warm South Pacific Ocean meets the cold Southern Ocean. Arguably, no other Australian region boasts such a diversity of ecosystems in a concentrated area, from magnificent lush rainforests, coastal heathlands, giant eucalypt groves, pristine rivers and estuaries, through to white sandy beaches.
East Gippsland is one of the few regions in the world that has a large unbroken chain of forest stretching from the alps to the sea. These mighty forests are critical sanctuaries for many bird species such as Superb Lyrebirds, Yellow-bellied and Greater Gliders, King Parrots, Eastern Whipbird, Powerful Owls, Satin Bowerbirds, robins and many honeyeater species.
This region is amazingly rich in fauna with 50 native mammals; two Monotremes (Platypus, Echidna), 6 Dasyurids (Dunnarts, Quolls), 2 Peramelids (Bandicoots), 17 Diprotodonts (Kangaroos, Wallabies, Possums, Gliders, Koala, Wombat) and 23 native placentals (Dingo, Seals, Bats, Flying-foxes); 19 amphibians and 36 species of reptile including the 2.5m Lace Monitor and the 3m Diamond Python.
Quick facts
- Features unbroken chain of precious forests stretching from the Snowy River alpine area to the sea
- Giant Alpine Ash forests and woodlands ideal for spotting shy forest dwellers and marsupials including gliders
- Prime region for seeing Superb Lyrebirds, parrots, cockatoos and migrant cuckoos in warmer months
- Ramsar protected Gippsland Lakes District sanctuary for abundant water birds
Experiences
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Bushfire Recovery Wildlife Journey
From $175 USD
1 - 3 days per region
Bushfire Recovery Wildlife Journey
From $175.00 USD
1 - 3 days per region
Are you a traveller that would like to assist with land rehabilitation activities to refuge bushfire affected wildlife and critical remaining populations of native species?
Members of Australian Wildlife Journeys have created a series of coordinated 'conservation action days' across multiple regions of Australia from July onwards. These itineraries will... -
East Gippsland Wildlife Journey
From $1,224 USD
4 days/3 nights - East Gippsland
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
East Gippsland Wildlife Journey
From $1224.00 USD
4 days/3 nights - East Gippsland
Venturing across East Gippsland’s magnificent lush rainforests, coastal heathlands, giant eucalypt groves, white sandy beaches and pristine rivers and estuaries, this four day immersive adventure offers you encounters with an incredible array of species.
It is especially attractive to enthusiasts looking to spot some of the more shy forest dwellers...