City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Morwell

Morwell is a town in City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 13,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beaches & coast and 16 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Narracan (13 km), Tyers Community Park (15 km) and Latrobe River Delta (16 km).

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Morwell, Victoria
Morwell, City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Morwell at a glance

Location
City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 13,620
Coordinates
38.2348° S, 146.3950° E
Places within 50 km
71 (7 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 Morwell

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morwell

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morwell. The closest is ANZAC Lookout (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morwell

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morwell. The closest is Wirilda State Forest (13 km); the best-known is Tyers Community Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Morwell

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Morwell. The closest is Turras Reach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Morwell

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Morwell. The closest is Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve (20 km); the best-known is Tarra Falls (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Morwell

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morwell. The closest is Morwell River Trestleway (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morwell

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morwell. The closest is A P M Aeration Pond (12 km); the best-known is Lake Narracan (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Morwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morwell
  2. 15 km Tyers Community Park · nature spot, City of Latrobe
  3. 18 km Lake Narracan · lake, City of Latrobe
  4. 3 km Latrobe River Delta · nature spot, City of Latrobe
  5. 7 km Old Gippstown Heritage Park · park, City of Latrobe
  6. 30 km Morwell National Park · national park, City of Latrobe
  7. 18 km Back to Morwell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints959ANZAC Lookout (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2056Wirilda State Forest (13 km)
    Beaches & coast127Turras Reach (15 km)
    Waterfalls1626Narracan Falls Streamside Reserve (20 km)
    Forts & heritage825Morwell River Trestleway (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518A P M Aeration Pond (12 km)
    Parks513Watson Park (11 km)
    Museums513Powerworks (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves013Waddy Island (64 km)
    Other attractions17Yarragon (36 km)
    Churches03Western Park (53 km)
    Caves12Overhanging Rock (49 km)

    Morwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morwell?

    Lake Narracan (lake, about 13 km), Tyers Community Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Latrobe River Delta (nature spot, about 16 km), Morwell National Park (national park, about 18 km), Old Gippstown Heritage Park (park, about 19 km), Powerworks (museum, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Morwell?

    71 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beach, 16 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Morwell?

    ANZAC Lookout, about 6 km by road; Sayers Spur (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Morwell?

    Wirilda State Forest, about 13 km by road; Narracan State Forest (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Morwell?

    Turras Reach, about 15 km by road; Foster Historical Museum (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morwell?

    Start in Morwell, visit Tyers Community Park, then Lake Narracan, then Latrobe River Delta, then Old Gippstown Heritage Park, then Morwell National Park, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morwell?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Morwell

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Morwell’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Morwell on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.