Local Environment

Traralgon is the largest city in the Latrobe Valley, home to most of Victoria's power generation operations. It provides a central location for exploring the area, reacreation, shopping and dining.

South of Traralgon the Strzelecki Ranges offer a number of scenic tourist drive routes, including the Grand Ridge Road and the route to the Tarra Bulga National Park.

North of Traralgon are extensive alpine ranges which include such attractions as the ski resort of Mount Baw Baw, the Thompson Dam (which provides Melbourne with its largest supply of water), a number of state and national parks, and the historic community of Walhalla.

Please explore the links below to find out more:

• Latrobe Visitor Information Centre
• www.visitlatrobecity.com

• Morwell
  http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/morwell
• Traralgon
  From the Walkabout Australian Travel Guide
  http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/VICTraralgon.shtml
• History of the area Traralgon and District Historical Society
  http://www.traralgonhistory.asn.au
• Loy Yang Power
  Information about the Loy Yang Power station including information and facts related to mining and power generation
  http://www.loyyangpower.com.au/
• Tarra Bulga National Park
  Covering 1,625 hecatres of cool temperate rainforest in the Stzelecki Ranges, it features giant Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies, ancient myrtle beeches, several nature walks, a suspension bridge and the Tarra Falls
  http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=194