WELSHPOOL to PORT WELSHPOOL

This short and very flat section follows quiet country roads part of the way. After departing Welshpool, take Mates Road and head south. The residential area soon gives way to farm land and the road becomes a dedicated off-road path, passing by fields of care-free cows.

Join Turnbull Road and swing through a banksia woodland, filled with bracken and fragrant native botanicals. The land soon opens up into a spacious coastal landscape, ending at the Port Welshpool Foreshore Reserve that overlooks the shimmering ocean.

DETAILED DIRECTIONS
After departing Welshpool, take Mates Road and head south. After a short distance, you'll see a dedicated off-road shared pathway straight ahead. This section of the Trail takes you past farm land and paddocks.

Cross over Telegraph Road onto Turnbull Street, taking you through a bush track. After passing the tennis courts on your right, Turnbull Street becomes an unsealed road with loose, large gravel. Cross Lewis Street to the Trail's end point at the Port Welshpool Foreshore Reserve.

Welshpool

Country charm near the coast

Welshpool is surrounded by smooth, flat land, and a promise of proximity to the coast. In the distance, the outlines of hills of the Strzelecki Ranges loom.

The small town has a distinct country feel, with rows of cottages lining the Rail Trail, and an avenue of mature oak trees flanking the main street.

WHILE YOU’RE IN WELSHPOOL

There is a small clutch of shops where you’ll be able to recharge with icy drinks and hot food.
A generous grassy reserve is in the town centre, enjoying the shade of gum trees and palm fronds. The reserve is also serviced with toilets, shelter and a playground.

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Parking

Available at Memorial Park off the South Gippsland Highway.

Port Welshpool

Silver waters and salty air

Be welcomed by the shimmering waters of this long-time fishing town. There’s salt in the air and a backing track of seagull cries.

Shallow waters lap gently against the sea wall at the edge of town, revealing vast pebbly flats at low tide. Facing a string of islands, Port Welshpool is protected from Bass Strait’s rougher swells, adding to the town’s laid-back vibe.

WHILE YOU’RE IN PORT WELSHPOOL

The historic Port Welshpool Long Jetty is the town’s centrepiece living up to its name as it stretches 800 metres through Corner Inlet.
Breathe in the maritime air with a walk along the Esplanade, lined with Norfolk Island Pines and views towards Wilsons Promontory.
Drop a line from the serene jetties where the run-in tides bring in an abundance of flathead, whiting and squid.
Shallow protected waters make this a popular swimming spot for families.

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Parking

Available at the Old Ferry Terminal car park off Lewis Street.

Next on the trail

With panoramic views of lush farmland, temperate rainforest and pristine seascapes, the Great Southern Rail Trail links several unique towns, celebrating the best of what the region has to offer.