Natural Wonders

Yarram > Tarra Valley > Sale > Blue Pools > Dargo

Time: 2.5 hours driving
Distance: 155km

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Yarram

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Start your natural wonders exploration in Yarram, Home to the HEESCO art trail and grab a coffee and maybe a little breakfast while having a look at the famous murals. Grab a detailed guide to the murals here.


Tarra Bulga National Park

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From Yarram head into the coastal hills to the Tarra Bulga National Park. This hidden pocket of temperate rainforest provides amazing walks and spectacular vistas at the suspension bridge. Even if you don’t go for a walk, the drive is absolutely breathtaking. Follow the main highway into Sale and you have peaceful wetlands and the historic Swing Bridge with great walk and riding trails. Plus, there’s a very significant waterbird area which you can find out about here.

Sale

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Stop in Sale, where a vibrant foodie scene awaits. Grab a quick lunch, or take it slow and savour some amazing dishes in house.

While you are here, take in the Sale Botanic Gardens, Lakes Precinct (Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt), the Sale Common Wetlands and many more natural wonders that are ready for you.

Blue Pools

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Heading North out of Sale, work your way up into the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. You’ll pass through Stratford and Briagolong, so if you’re hungry or thirsty, there’s plenty of good options there. Your journey will take you to the Blue Pool, one of the amazing hidden gems of the region. Take a walk on the nearby trails or relax by the pools – the perfect place for a swim on a warm summer’s day and a local favourite.

Dargo

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Round out your natural wonders adventure with a trip to the glorious High Country township of Dargo, where you'll be greeted by wide open vistas, friendly locals and so much nature you'll never have enough time to discover it all!

Dargo is one of Victoria's most remote communities, but it certainly packs a punch. Nestled in the foothills of the legendary Dargo High Plains, and it is the gateway to the Alpine National ParkAvon Wilderness Village and Mitchell River National Park.