Our Gippsland familiarisation tour recently gave us a front-row seat to the best of regional Victoria’s business event offerings — and what a showcase it was!
Day 1: Gippsland welcomed us with sunshine, charm, and a touch of magic. Just 90-minutes from Melbourne, with our journey beginning at Lardner Park. From there, through to Warragul and Traralgon, we explored a variety of versatile event venues, arts and culture hubs, and local culinary delights. Highlights included a long, leisurely lunch at Little Prince, immersive venue visits at West Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Warragul Country Club, Gippsland Performing Arts Centre and Bridges on Argyle – where we stayed overnight.
Our visit to Carrajung Estate unfolded as much through story as it did setting. The evening began with a warm welcome from Alex, the new owner who shared the vision behind the estate’s recent transformation since acquiring the property in late 2025. Umbrellas in hand – in true BEV style, we wandered through vineyards, learning about the vines and grapes as gentle drizzle settled over the landscape, as well as a tour of the recently refreshed boutique accommodation before returning to the restaurant for an impressive, beautifully curated 3-course dinner. With its relaxed, inviting ambience and thoughtfully refurbished homesteads, the estate revealed itself as a true jewel in Gippsland’s crown.
Day 2: The weather took a turn for the adventurous with rolling thunderstorms and well-timed coffee stops — the perfect companion for an action-packed day. As we made our way through the region, each location revealed a different layer of Gippsland’s offering for business events – from the contemporary flexibility of The Wedge Performing Arts Centre to the waterfront charm of Port of Sale.
We continued on to Quest Sale and The Stables before exploring the expansive grounds of Federation University Gippsland Campus and the historic elegance of Kernot Hall. The day wrapped up at Morwell Bowling Club & Convention Centre.
Rain or shine, Gippsland delivered an experience that was as diverse as it was memorable. For business event planners seeking a destination that blends accessibility with character, and infrastructure with authentic regional charm, Gippsland continues to prove itself as a compelling choice for conferences, incentives and events of all sizes.
This visit was proudly delivered in partnership with Destination Gippsland, Latrobe City Council, Carrajung Estate and Victorian Bus Charters.
