FOSTER to TOORA

Set amongst rolling hills and bushland, Foster is filled with leafy parks and green spaces. A short 1.5 kilometre detour will drop you in the town centre, where your efforts will be rewarded with a scene brimming with cafes, retail stores, galleries and a museum.

The town is just a hop, step and a jump to the jaw-dropping Wilsons Promontory National Park and pristine South Gippsland coastline.

WHILE YOU’RE IN FOSTER

• You’ll have your pick of places for a meal, from classic pub fare, cafe brunches, fish and chips or bakery goods.
• Wander the streets and browse through the specialty stores.
• Learn more at the Visitor Information Centre and while you are there, view the current exhibition at the gallery.
• Discover Pearl Park, a leafy oasis with a charming bridge over Stockyard Creek.
• Check out the Foster Flora Reserve – a great place to enjoy a number of short walks.

Nestled in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges, Toora is a tranquil country town surrounded by rolling farmland and picturesque landscapes. Towering hills rise dramatically above the township, crowned by impressive white wind turbines that have become a striking feature of the region.

As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by the town’s beautiful tree-lined parklands, and a fantastic playground for children. You may also catch glimpses of the iconic Toora Milk Factory, a reminder of the town’s rich dairy heritage.

WHILE YOU’RE IN TOORA

• If you’ve travelled by horseback, make use of the pony parking facilities at Sagasser Park, where you can safely hitch and water your horse.
• Refuel with country hospitality by enjoying a delicious wood-fired pizza, homemade cake, or a coffee at one of the town’s welcoming eateries.
• Discover Toora’s history on the Toora Heritage Walk, where interpretive signs share stories of the town’s people, buildings, and past.
• Visit the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard, lovingly maintained by dedicated volunteers, and enjoy the heritage fruit when it’s in season.