City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Traralgon

Traralgon is a town in City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 24,605 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beaches & coast and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tyers Community Park (9 km), Lake Narracan (25 km) and Morwell National Park (28 km).

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

Traralgon at a glance

Location
City of Latrobe district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 24,605
Coordinates
38.1953° S, 146.5415° E
Places within 50 km
70 (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 Traralgon

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Traralgon

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Traralgon. The closest is ANZAC Lookout (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Traralgon

60 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Traralgon. The closest is Tyers Community Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Traralgon

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

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Waterfalls near Traralgon

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Traralgon. The closest is Chilvers Falls (28 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 Traralgon

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Traralgon. The closest is Morwell River Trestleway (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Traralgon

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Traralgon. The closest is A P M Aeration Pond (7 km); the best-known is Lake Narracan (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Traralgon

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 Traralgon
  2. 7 km A P M Aeration Pond · lake, City of Latrobe
  3. 4 km Tyers Community Park · nature spot, City of Latrobe
  4. 18 km Lake Narracan · lake, City of Latrobe
  5. 3 km Latrobe River Delta · nature spot, City of Latrobe
  6. 31 km Morwell National Park · national park, City of Latrobe
  7. 28 km Back to Traralgon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Traralgon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1066ANZAC Lookout (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1960Tyers Community Park (9 km)
    Beaches & coast129Turras Reach (27 km)
    Waterfalls1125Chilvers Falls (28 km)
    Forts & heritage825Morwell River Trestleway (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs719A P M Aeration Pond (7 km)
    Parks613Watson Park (21 km)
    Museums713Powerworks (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves012Waddy Island (64 km)
    Other attractions07Yarragon (52 km)
    Churches03Saint Paul's Cathedral (59 km)
    Caves12Overhanging Rock (48 km)

    Traralgon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Traralgon?

    Tyers Community Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Lake Narracan (lake, about 25 km), A P M Aeration Pond (lake, about 7 km), Morwell National Park (national park, about 28 km), Latrobe River Delta (nature spot, about 28 km), Old Gippstown Heritage Park (park, about 33 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beach, 11 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Traralgon?

    ANZAC Lookout, about 21 km by road; Sayers Spur (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Traralgon?

    Tyers Community Park, about 9 km by road; Traralgon South Flora Reserve (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Traralgon?

    Turras Reach, about 27 km by road; Old Settlement Beach (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Traralgon?

    Start in Traralgon, visit A P M Aeration Pond, then Tyers Community Park, then Lake Narracan, then Latrobe River Delta, then Morwell National Park, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Traralgon?

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

    Towns near Traralgon

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