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Gippsland has a complete range of sporting, art, music, outdoors and intellectual clubs and activities - without the hectic pace, traffic and parking problems of Melbourne. Smaller communities enable residents to get involved and active without the anonymity of a capital city. It is rare to need to shop outside Gippsland. At the same time, the larger cities are readily accessible by road or rail. Regular flights (Rex Airlines) operate out of Traralgon to Melbourne, Merimbula and Sydney.

Real Estate is diverse and financially attractive. Within a remarkably reasonable price range you will find a place to suit your needs: choose from a home in the city, on an acreage or farmlet, on a block with spectacular views, or near the coast. And most will be within minutes of work.

A wide choice of government, Catholic and independent schools, the Gippsland campus of Monash University, and various TAFE colleges cater for educational needs.

A diverse range of work is available for doctors' partners. The electricity and paper industries, local government, Gippsland Water, Gippsland Aeronautics, agriculture, forestry and farming, educational institutions and retail are significant employers in the region.

Contrary to popular belief, a recent study has shown the air in the Latrobe Valley is cleaner than that in Melbourne.

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Gippsland is well known for its scenery and natural beauty. It features a diverse range of national parks, including rainforest and high plains, lakes and beaches, interlaced with rolling green hills.

To the east is the Ninety-Mile Beach, a pristine expanse of white sand, culminating in the Gippsland Lakes system. There are marvellous opportunities for boating and fishing.

A little further west lies the world-famous Wilson's Promontory with its spectacular walking tracks, beautiful beaches and abundant wildlife.

The region is the legendary High Country of Victoria, with panoramic views and opportunities for camping by mountain streams and horse riding in Man From Snowy River country.

Historic sights and towns of the gold rush era are scattered throughout. A steam train trip to Walhalla is a great family outing.

At Phillip Island swimming and surf beaches abound, but other attractions include penguin and seal colonies and the famous 500cc Motor Cycle Grand Prix.

The Gippsland Gourmet Trail features outstanding local wines, cheese, venison, orchard and summer berry fruit.

The climatic conditions are as varied as the region's scenery. Summers can be hot but winter brings snow to the higher regions. Mt Hotham and Mt Baw Baw are easily accessible for winter sports.

LINKS TO LOCAL INFORMATION, TOURISM, NEWS AND EVENTS

A useful site for initial acquaintance with Gippsland's tourist and weekend attractions is http://www.gippslandtourism.com.au

The main Gippsland local government website is at http://www.gippsland.com
This gives access to Gippsland news, business, jobs, events, movie times and weather.

Each Gippsland Council also has its own website:

The Central Gippsland Visitor Information Centre can be accessed through http://www.gippslandinfo.com.au

ABC Gippsland is also worth a visit http://www.abc.net.au

GETTING AROUND GIPPSLAND

Highly recommended is the RACV VicRoads - Country Street Directory of Victoria, which will help you navigate in and around Gippsland's regional centres. It's available in newsagencies, RACV shops and post offices.

V-Line Train Timetables for Gippsland can be accessed via http://www.vline.com.au/travellingwithvline/timetables/timetables.html#eastern