Gippsland

Snowfields and beaches within easy reach

No other part of Victoria offers the sheer variety of natural attractions including unspoilt beaches, pristine rainforests, virgin snowfields, hiking and riding trails, food, wine and clean, fresh air, all within comfortable driving distance – wherever you live in Gippsland.

Year-round festivals and celebrations make Gippsland a stimulating and exciting place for all ages.

Job opportunities

Gippsland is resource-rich and its coal and gas reserves supply nearly all Victoria's energy requirements and provide substantial employment.

The service sector (including retail, health, government, post-secondary education, tourism, transport and accommodation) is a significant provider of jobs.

Dairy, beef, horticulture, fisheries and timber have downstream processing in numerous locations.

Other employment sectors include:

• professional services
• aviation
• boutique food and wine production
• construction
• education
• fruit and vegetable production
• government
• mechanical services
• hospitality
• manufacturing
• oil, gas and power industries
• retailing
• tourism
• trades.

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