Tindoona Cottages’ guidebook

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Tindoona Cottages’ guidebook

Sightseeing

The highest single span waterfall in Victoria. Waterfall cascading down huge steps of rock & plunging into a deep ravine, with a viewing area. Just in 25 minutes from Tindoona Cottages.
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Agnes Falls
125 Agnes Falls Rd
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The highest single span waterfall in Victoria. Waterfall cascading down huge steps of rock & plunging into a deep ravine, with a viewing area. Just in 25 minutes from Tindoona Cottages.
At the southern most tip of mainland Australia it offers spectacular scenery and great bushwalks. ​Just in 20 minutes from Tindoona Cottages to the entrance of Wilsons Prom National Park.
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Wilsons Promontory
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At the southern most tip of mainland Australia it offers spectacular scenery and great bushwalks. ​Just in 20 minutes from Tindoona Cottages to the entrance of Wilsons Prom National Park.
​Break free from the congestion of more popular locations and behold the wilderness of everlasting sand dunes. The inland dunes provide an exceptional place for photography, both day and night. They are home to an array of stunning wildlife. A perfect location for those Insta snaps #bigdrift ​Just in 20 minutes from Tindoona Cottages to the entrance of Wilsons Prom National Park.
Big Drift
Meeniyan-Promontory Road
​Break free from the congestion of more popular locations and behold the wilderness of everlasting sand dunes. The inland dunes provide an exceptional place for photography, both day and night. They are home to an array of stunning wildlife. A perfect location for those Insta snaps #bigdrift ​Just in 20 minutes from Tindoona Cottages to the entrance of Wilsons Prom National Park.
Bring your bike, this fantastic (72km long) trail can be accessed just 3kms up the road. Their great website helps you plan your adventure! Just in 3 minutes from Tindoona Cottages.
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Great Southern Rail Trail
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Bring your bike, this fantastic (72km long) trail can be accessed just 3kms up the road. Their great website helps you plan your adventure! Just in 3 minutes from Tindoona Cottages.
Stunning beach as far as the eye can see.
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Waratah Bay
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Stunning beach as far as the eye can see.
A small township fronting both the surf beach of Waratah bay and the water sports mecca of Shallow Inlet with a dog beach.
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Sandy Point
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A small township fronting both the surf beach of Waratah bay and the water sports mecca of Shallow Inlet with a dog beach.
Marine inlet for Waratah Bay, with boating, fishing & wetland habitat for rare shorebirds.
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Shallow Inlet
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Marine inlet for Waratah Bay, with boating, fishing & wetland habitat for rare shorebirds.
Port Welshpool's historic Long Jetty is an iconic destination in the Prom Country (South Gippsland) region. As you arrive in town, the Long Jetty is unmissable, and its extensive 800 metre stretch out to the waters of Corner Inlet provides a delightful photo opportunity.
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Long Jetty Port Welshpool
Bowling Club Road
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Port Welshpool's historic Long Jetty is an iconic destination in the Prom Country (South Gippsland) region. As you arrive in town, the Long Jetty is unmissable, and its extensive 800 metre stretch out to the waters of Corner Inlet provides a delightful photo opportunity.
Loader Walk begins at Mount Nicoll (see Mount Nicoll Lookout) and encompasses the beautiful views visible from the lookout as well as an interesting array of flora as you traverse the land between Foster and Fish Creek known locally as the Hoddle. 45 minutes return, the trail is rugged in places but enjoyable, offering rural and Prom views. Best on a clear day as cloudy conditions can substantially affect visibility.
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Mount Nicoll Lookout.
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Loader Walk begins at Mount Nicoll (see Mount Nicoll Lookout) and encompasses the beautiful views visible from the lookout as well as an interesting array of flora as you traverse the land between Foster and Fish Creek known locally as the Hoddle. 45 minutes return, the trail is rugged in places but enjoyable, offering rural and Prom views. Best on a clear day as cloudy conditions can substantially affect visibility.
Hiking destination with dramatic views.
Mount Oberon
Hiking destination with dramatic views.
Tongue Point Track is a 7.7 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, bird watching, and backpacking and is accessible year-round.
Tongue Point
Tongue Point-Darby River Walk
Tongue Point Track is a 7.7 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, bird watching, and backpacking and is accessible year-round.

Fresh food

A sleepy little fishing village, where you can buy fresh fish straight from the boats Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings!
Port Franklin
A sleepy little fishing village, where you can buy fresh fish straight from the boats Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings!

City/town information

A small town on the South Gippsland highway as you drive towards Foster from Melbourne. It has good restaurants and interesting shops and cafes. Moos and Trulli are standouts.
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Meeniyan
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A small town on the South Gippsland highway as you drive towards Foster from Melbourne. It has good restaurants and interesting shops and cafes. Moos and Trulli are standouts.
A town known for its art and craft outlets. And its iconic Fish Creek Hotel (1939), a magnificent Art Deco building with a giant fish sculpture by Colin Sugget mounted on the roof!
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Fish Creek
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A town known for its art and craft outlets. And its iconic Fish Creek Hotel (1939), a magnificent Art Deco building with a giant fish sculpture by Colin Sugget mounted on the roof!
A little further away (around 45 minutes driving) but well worth a visit. It has an idyllic port, a good pub, a lovely seafront restaurant, fish & chips, and a cute cafe and wine bar!
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Port Albert
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A little further away (around 45 minutes driving) but well worth a visit. It has an idyllic port, a good pub, a lovely seafront restaurant, fish & chips, and a cute cafe and wine bar!
A small historic town with a population of about 500. Take time for refreshments at the cafes or hotel. On the hills behind Toora, and seen for miles around, are the turbines of the Toora Wind Farm.
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Toora
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A small historic town with a population of about 500. Take time for refreshments at the cafes or hotel. On the hills behind Toora, and seen for miles around, are the turbines of the Toora Wind Farm.
Foster town is just a 5-minute drive and has the following services: - Petrol stations, pharmacy , hospital and medical centre - IGA supermarket, Food Works supermarket and Aherns Fruit Market - Pub, RSL, restaurants, cafes, butcher, bottle shops and bakeries - Police, ambulance and fire stations - ANZ bank, Commonwealth bank, Bendigo bank and other ATMs - Visitor information centre, museum, art gallery and Arts Centre - Post Office, mechanics, vets, dentists, hardware store
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Foster
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Foster town is just a 5-minute drive and has the following services: - Petrol stations, pharmacy , hospital and medical centre - IGA supermarket, Food Works supermarket and Aherns Fruit Market - Pub, RSL, restaurants, cafes, butcher, bottle shops and bakeries - Police, ambulance and fire stations - ANZ bank, Commonwealth bank, Bendigo bank and other ATMs - Visitor information centre, museum, art gallery and Arts Centre - Post Office, mechanics, vets, dentists, hardware store

Food scene

In town, about 5km away, friendly club with bar and bistro.
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Foster Golf Club
7 Reserve St
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In town, about 5km away, friendly club with bar and bistro.
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Gurneys Cider
343 Fish Creek-Foster Rd
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Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria
93 Whitelaw St
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A relaxed, country restaurant in Meeniyan, just on the highway at the end of town. Both the food and service are you would expect from a top quality city place, but much more relaxed.
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Moo's at Meeniyan
89 Whitelaw St
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A relaxed, country restaurant in Meeniyan, just on the highway at the end of town. Both the food and service are you would expect from a top quality city place, but much more relaxed.
Just 1km away from our cottages and they are a family owned business specialising in cool climate, handcrafted Pinot Noir.
Corner Inlet Vineyard
Just 1km away from our cottages and they are a family owned business specialising in cool climate, handcrafted Pinot Noir.

Wellness

Koonwarra Escential Therapies is situated in the quaint little town of Koonwarra about 30 mins from Tindoona Cottages.
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Koonwarra Farmers Market
Koonwarra-Inverloch Road
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Koonwarra Escential Therapies is situated in the quaint little town of Koonwarra about 30 mins from Tindoona Cottages.
Elizabeth Collins Massage Therapy is located in Sandy Point, within easy walking distance of the beautiful sandy beach - so you will be able to combine a visit to the stunning coast, along with equally rewarding self care.
Elizabeth Collins Massage Therapy
119 Church Parade
Elizabeth Collins Massage Therapy is located in Sandy Point, within easy walking distance of the beautiful sandy beach - so you will be able to combine a visit to the stunning coast, along with equally rewarding self care.