Things to do
Experience the best of Sarovar Holidays with our curated list of activities and attractions
Luxury Home on Broome Terrace, Traralgon
The Sarovar home is located in Broome Street, Traralgon, east of Latrobe Valley in Victoria’s Gippsland region. It’s a scenic two-hour drive east from Melbourne.
Traralgon is a quaint town with wide tree-lined streets, historical buildings, landscaped gardens and green, spacious parklands. As soon as you enter this friendly town, you will feel at home.
But this is not a one-store town. It has all the amenities you need only minutes from home, but you will feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Traralgon is the perfect base for both relaxing and having fun. Here are some things to do in and around Traralgon.
Natural Wonders
Traralgon Railway Reservoir Conservation Reserve – Almost 30 hectares of bush, grassland, wetlands and a canyon with pathways and boardwalks.
Traralgon South Flora and Fauna Reserve – A pretty reserve with relaxing or challenging hiking trails, bike trails and running trails.
Gippsland Plains Rail Trail – Walking, biking and riding trails from Traralgon to Stratford, taking you through dairy farms, mountain ranges, river crossings and rural towns.
Tarra Bulga National Park – 1625 hectares of rainforest in the Strzelecki Ranges, with mountain ash trees, fern gullies, a suspension bridge and waterfall.
Scenic drives – Explore the many cute downs, natural wonders and amazing sights of the area, including the Gippsland Plains scenic drive, Strzelecki Ranges and alpine ranges heading to Mount Baw Baw ski resort and the Thomson Dam.
Local fun and adventure
Traralgon Farmers Market – The community comes together on the fourth Saturday of the month for markets in the Kay Street Gardens – rain, hail or shine.
Parks and playgrounds – Explore great parks and playgrounds only a few minutes from home. Try Victory Park, Bert Thomson Park, Hubert Osborne Park and Newman Park.
Miniature steam and diesel train rides – In Newman Park, you will find one kilometre of tracks with miniature railway locomotives. Take a ride on scheduled days of the month.
Jump and Climb Traralgon – This indoor trampoline and rock climbing park is fun for adults and kids with 50 trampolines and 16 climbing walls of varying difficulty.
Bandicoot Adventure Flights – Have a fun flying adventure at Latrobe Regional Airport in Traralgon, whether it’s a heart-stopping aerobatic flight or relaxing Tiger Moth flight.
Traralgon Relaxation and Recovery Centre – Take time for yourself in a floatation tank or hyperbaric chamber for the ultimate relaxation.
Exploring Gippsland
To find out more, drop into the Latrobe Visitor Information Centre in Kay Street. The friendly staff can tell you what’s going on Latrobe Valley and greater Gippsland region.
History and landmarks
Post Office building – Explore this towering, landmark building in the town centre, which dates back to 1887.
Gippsland Model Engineering Society – See miniature trains, old-style rail tracks and a host of railway and engineering relics.
Loy Yang Power Complex and open-cut coal mine – Drive through impressive 260-metre high chimneys and wonder at the massive mine from visitor lookouts.
Traralgon War Memorial – Visit this memorial honouring Australian servicemen and women who have served in all wars and conflicts.
Eating out and entertainment
Traralgon’s dining options, and thriving pub and club scene, are always growing. Head out for a bite to eat or some fun at the town’s:
- Sidewalk cafes and restaurants
- Local bars, pubs and clubs, live bands and entertainment venues musical or comedy acts
- Musical or comedy acts at the Latrobe
- Latrobe Valley Racing Club
- Traralgon Golf Club
