City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia
Places to visit near Moe
Moe is a town in City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 8,607 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 waterfalls and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Old Gippstown Heritage Park (3 km), Latrobe River Delta (5 km) and Lake Narracan (6 km).

Moe at a glance
- Location
- City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia
- Population
- about 8,607
- Coordinates
- 38.1783° S, 146.2610° E
- Places within 50 km
- 83 (14 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens
Top places to visit near Moe
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Old Gippstown Heritage ParkParks · City of LatrobeMust-see
- Latrobe River DeltaWildlife · City of LatrobeMust-see
- Lake NarracanLakes & Dams · City of LatrobeMust-see
- Moe Sewage Authority Settling PondLakes & Dams · City of LatrobeNotable
- Tyers Community ParkWildlife · City of LatrobeMust-see
- Turras ReachBeaches · City of LatrobeNotable
- Lumpy RidgeHills · Shire of Baw BawNotable
- Former Yallourn Technical SchoolForts · City of LatrobeNotable
- Sayers SpurHills · City of LatrobeNotable
- Narracan State ForestWildlife · City of LatrobeNotable
- Morwell National ParkWildlife · City of LatrobeMust-see
- Old Brown Coal Mine MuseumMuseums · City of LatrobeNotable
More places near Moe
- Mount Worth State Park · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~32 km · Must-see
- James Balfour Oak Tree Park · park · Shire of Baw Baw · ~13 km
- Morwell River Trestleway · fort · City of Latrobe · ~13 km
- Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~13 km
- Moondarra State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~16 km
- Western Park · church · Shire of Baw Baw · ~37 km · Must-see
- Willow Grove War Memorial · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~17 km
- Moe–Walhalla narrow-gauge railway · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~17 km
- Moondarra Reservoir Picnic Reserve · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~18 km
- Blue Rock Lake · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~18 km
- Moondarra State Park · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~19 km
- Wirilda State Forest · sanctuary · City of Latrobe · ~19 km
Things to see near Moe, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Moe
65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moe. The closest is Lumpy Ridge (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Lumpy Ridge · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~7 km
- Sayers Spur · viewpoint · City of Latrobe · ~9 km
- ANZAC Lookout · viewpoint · City of Latrobe · ~19 km
- Mount Mueller · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~45 km · Must-see
- Sweetwater Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~25 km
- Mount Baw Baw · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~47 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moe
56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moe. The closest is Latrobe River Delta (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Latrobe River Delta · sanctuary · City of Latrobe · ~5 km · Must-see
- Tyers Community Park · sanctuary · City of Latrobe · ~24 km · Must-see
- Narracan State Forest · sanctuary · City of Latrobe · ~9 km
- Morwell National Park · sanctuary · City of Latrobe · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Worth State Park · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~32 km · Must-see
- Moondarra State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~16 km
Waterfalls near Moe
31 waterfalls within 100 km of Moe. The closest is Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~13 km
- Tarra Falls · waterfall · Shire of Wellington · ~50 km · Must-see
- Toorongo Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ainsleys Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~33 km
- Barnsy Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~34 km
- Birringun Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~34 km
Forts & heritage near Moe
27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moe. The closest is Former Yallourn Technical School (9 km). Best time: october to february.
- Former Yallourn Technical School · fort · City of Latrobe · ~9 km
- Morwell River Trestleway · fort · City of Latrobe · ~13 km
- Willow Grove War Memorial · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~17 km
- Moe–Walhalla narrow-gauge railway · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~17 km
- Boolarra · fort · City of Latrobe · ~28 km
- Abandoned House · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~31 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moe
16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moe. The closest is Moe Sewage Authority Settling Pond (3 km); the best-known is Lake Narracan (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Narracan · lake · City of Latrobe · ~6 km · Must-see
- Moe Sewage Authority Settling Pond · lake · City of Latrobe · ~3 km
- Moondarra Reservoir Picnic Reserve · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~18 km
- Blue Rock Lake · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~18 km
- A P M Aeration Pond · lake · City of Latrobe · ~24 km
- Tarago Reservoir · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~45 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Moe
14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moe. The closest is Turras Reach (6 km). Best time: october to march.
- Turras Reach · beach · City of Latrobe · ~6 km
- Foster Historical Museum · beach · Shire of South Gippsland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Grantville Bushland Reserve · beach · Bass Coast Shire · ~85 km · Must-see
- Lawson Beach · beach · Shire of South Gippsland · ~71 km
- Toora Beach · beach · Shire of South Gippsland · ~72 km
- Wreck Beach · beach · Victoria · ~100 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Moe
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.
- Start in Moe
- 3 km Old Gippstown Heritage Park · park, City of Latrobe
- 5 km Moe Sewage Authority Settling Pond · lake, City of Latrobe
- 3 km Latrobe River Delta · nature spot, City of Latrobe
- 21 km Tyers Community Park · nature spot, City of Latrobe
- 18 km Lake Narracan · lake, City of Latrobe
- 6 km Back to Moe
Plan a longer trip from Moe — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Moe
No traveller has reported from around Moe yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Moe
All places near Moe by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- ANZAC Lookout · viewpoint · City of Latrobe · ~19 km
- Powerworks · museum · City of Latrobe · ~19 km
- ARC Yinnar · museum · City of Latrobe · ~21 km
- Railway Trolley Shed · museum · City of Latrobe · ~21 km
- Yarragon · attraction · Shire of Baw Baw · ~21 km
- A P M Aeration Pond · lake · City of Latrobe · ~24 km
- Tarago Reservoir · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Mueller · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~45 km · Must-see
- Watson Park · park · City of Latrobe · ~25 km
- Sweetwater Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~25 km
- Walkley Park · park · City of Latrobe · ~25 km
- Glendonald Park · park · City of Latrobe · ~26 km
- Mount Baw Baw · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~47 km · Must-see
- Baw Baw National Park · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mount Saint Gwinear · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~48 km · Must-see
- Boolarra · fort · City of Latrobe · ~28 km
- LaTrobe and Loch Rivers, Noojee Streamside Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tarra Falls · waterfall · Shire of Wellington · ~50 km · Must-see
- Unnamed P0301 Private Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of South Gippsland · ~30 km
- Allambee State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~30 km
- Abandoned House · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~31 km
- Ainsleys Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~33 km
- Barnsy Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~34 km
- Birringun Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~34 km
- Small Waterfall · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~34 km
- Boola Boola State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~34 km
- Traralgon South Flora Reserve · sanctuary · City of Latrobe · ~34 km
- Erica State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~35 km
- Loco Shed · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~35 km
- Civic Park · park · Shire of Baw Baw · ~36 km
- West Gippsland Arts Centre · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~36 km
- The Courthouse · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~36 km
- Old Shire Hall · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~36 km
- Tanjil State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~36 km
- LandGipps · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~36 km
- Old Bank Vault · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~39 km
- Nerb's Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~39 km
- Fire Station · museum · Shire of Baw Baw · ~39 km
- Walhalla Bandstand · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~39 km
- ANZAC Memorial · fort · Shire of Baw Baw · ~39 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Toorongo Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~51 km · Must-see
- Leongatha Croquet Club · park · Shire of South Gippsland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Coal Creek Community Park & Museum · museum · Shire of South Gippsland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Foster Historical Museum · beach · Shire of South Gippsland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Ada Tall Trees Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~66 km · Must-see
- Gumbuya World · park · Shire of Cardinia · ~68 km · Must-see
- Beech Hill · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~51 km
- Labertouche Caves · cave · Shire of Baw Baw · ~51 km
- Mount Useful · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~72 km · Must-see
- Cherry Tree Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~52 km
- Stony State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Wellington · ~52 km
- Labertouche State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~52 km
- Amphitheatre Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~52 km
- Minne Ha Ha Falls · waterfall · Shire of Wellington · ~52 km
- Tramway Falls · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~53 km
- Holey Hill Campground · park · Shire of Wellington · ~74 km · Must-see
- Memorial Hall · fort · Shire of South Gippsland · ~54 km
- Le Grand Falls · waterfall · Shire of Wellington · ~54 km
- Mount Beenak · viewpoint · Shire of Yarra Ranges · ~75 km · Must-see
- Tarago River Forest Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~55 km
- Merrimans Creek Flora Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Wellington · ~56 km
- Noojee State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~56 km
- Lawson Falls Picnic Ground · waterfall · Shire of Baw Baw · ~56 km
- Panorama Hill · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~57 km
- Lake Thomson · lake · Shire of Baw Baw · ~57 km
- Upper Yarra Reservoir · lake · Shire of Yarra Ranges · ~78 km · Must-see
- Glenmaggie Education Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Wellington · ~58 km
- Mount Selma · viewpoint · Shire of Baw Baw · ~80 km · Must-see
- Koolangarra Park · park · Shire of Cardinia · ~61 km
- Latrobe State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~61 km
- Toms Cap · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~61 km
- Glenmaggie State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Wellington · ~61 km
- Maffra Wetlands Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Wellington · ~83 km · Must-see
- Angus McMillan Memorial · fort · Shire of Wellington · ~63 km
- Tonimbuk State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Cardinia · ~64 km
- Thomson River Forest Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~64 km
- Heyfield and District Museum · museum · Shire of Wellington · ~64 km
- Grantville Bushland Reserve · beach · Bass Coast Shire · ~85 km · Must-see
- Aberfeldy / Nambruc State Forest · sanctuary · Shire of Baw Baw · ~65 km
- New Zealand Hill Flora Reserve · sanctuary · Shire of South Gippsland · ~65 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 10 | 65 | Lumpy Ridge (7 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 22 | 56 | Latrobe River Delta (5 km) |
| Waterfalls | 16 | 31 | Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve (13 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 14 | 27 | Former Yallourn Technical School (9 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 16 | Moe Sewage Authority Settling Pond (3 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 14 | Turras Reach (6 km) |
| Museums | 5 | 14 | Old Brown Coal Mine Museum (11 km) |
| Parks | 6 | 10 | Old Gippstown Heritage Park (3 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 10 | Little Dog Island (78 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 5 | Yarragon (21 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 4 | Overhanging Rock (42 km) |
| Churches | 1 | 3 | Western Park (37 km) |
Moe: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Moe?
Old Gippstown Heritage Park (park, about 3 km), Latrobe River Delta (nature spot, about 5 km), Lake Narracan (lake, about 6 km), Moe Sewage Authority Settling Pond (lake, about 3 km), Tyers Community Park (nature spot, about 24 km), Turras Reach (beach, about 6 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moe?
83 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 waterfalls, 14 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moe?
Lumpy Ridge, about 7 km by road; Sayers Spur (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Moe?
Latrobe River Delta, about 5 km by road; Narracan State Forest (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest waterfall to Moe?
Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve, about 13 km by road; Ainsleys Falls (33 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Moe?
Start in Moe, visit Old Gippstown Heritage Park, then Moe Sewage Authority Settling Pond, then Latrobe River Delta, then Tyers Community Park, then Lake Narracan, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Moe?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.
Towns near Moe
- Places near Yallourn North · 12 km
- Places near Trafalgar · 12 km
- Places near Morwell · 17 km
- Places near Yarragon · 22 km
- Places near Churchill · 25 km
- Places near Traralgon · 31 km
- Places near Mirboo North · 33 km
- Places near Glengarry · 34 km
- Places near Warragul · 36 km
- Places near Neerim South · 40 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.