Only an hour from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, French Island represents an era long gone. Since the closure of the gaol some 20 years ago, very little development has taken place. A good two thirds of the island is National Park and you will have the opportunity to talk with one of the rangers. You will be shown over the Island by a guide with great character, in a bus that has seen better times. You will see lots of Koalas in their natural environment, you will see many wildflowers, water birds and lots more, before returning to the mainland.
French Island is indeed an experience.
This morning you visit Coolart a large mansion set in a lovely old time garden and bordering on some marvellous wetlands. You can browse through the mansion, stroll through the garden and have a tour of the wetlands. Then on to one of the largest nurseries in Victoria, growing seedlings and many other plants for the retail industry. Dinner and accommodation, tonight is in the South Gippsland region of Victoria amongst the rolling hills and dairy farms. Today you will visit Wilson s Promontory .