Yarragon is your gateway to Gippsland. Discover beautiful natural sites and trails, welcoming country towns, local pubs, wineries, distilleries, and art galleries. There are many choices of things to do and see in West Gippsland and we are happy to provide recommendations. 

Your length of stay and your interests will guide our suggestions – nature walks, wine tasting, exploring countryside and towns, shopping, or enjoying the arts. Here's a list of our favourites to help plan your trip

Village Walk in Yarragon
Many cafes and eateries offering local products

Yarragon Village

Yarragon Village has a lot to offer. A quick drive down the hill from Anderley and you are in a vibrant country Village with loads to offer visitors to the town. Take some time to shop locally with a wonderful selection of small boutique shops, galleries, vintage shops, cafe's and local produce.

Walks

Mount Worth is nearby to Anderley

Mount Worth State Park

A hidden Gem.  Great bush walks for all levels from 1 hour to 5 hour walks. A lovely picnic area with fireplaces, tables and toilet facilities near the car park. Just a 15 minute drive from Anderley.

https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/do-and-see/nature-and-wildlife/parks-and-reserves/mt-worth-state-park

Taronga Falls in Gippsland

Toorongo Falls

Enjoy a scenic 2.2km loop walk featuring cascading waterfalls. A 90-minute drive from Anderley. Consider a day trip and include the Noojee Trestle Bridge and its 3km rail trail and the Noojee Trout Farm where you can get fresh smoked trout or fish for your own. 

https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/do-and-see/nature-and-wildlife/rivers-and-waterfalls/toorongo-falls2km

Drive/Tour

Historic Walhalla Gold MIning town

Walhalla Historic Gold Mining Town

A trip to Walhalla is a highly recommended drive from Anderley. In just over an hour you will find yourself set back in time. This historic township  is one of the most fascinating gold towns in Australia. It's unique location in the mountains created a village with a bizarre history. You could take a walking tour through the town, a Gold Mine Tour and book a ride on the Walhalla Railway (runs on Weekends, Wednesdays and public holidays). 

Walhalla Railway https://www.walhallarail.com.au/  

Walhalla Long Tunnel Mine Tours https://www.walhallaboard.org.au/mine-tour/

Dog Friendly

For things to do with your dog: There are a number of dog friendly walks in the area such as Toorongo Falls and Uralla Nature Reserve (in Trafalgar). Yarragon also has a great dog park (on and off leash designated areas).  You will have access to a large paddock adjacent to your cottage when you stay at Anderley for plenty of off leash runs and ball games - as long as your dog's recall is good!

There are also many outdoor dining areas that are dog friendly in Yarragon and surrounds so you can enjoy local cafe's with your dog.