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Gippsland

Whether you’re on a camping trip or taking the scenic route up to NSW, there’s plenty of ground to cover in the Gippsland region. From the culinary trails of South Gippsland to the dairy country surrounding Warragul, and the coastal town of Inverloch, these are our top picks for restaurants, bakeries, cafes and bars along the Bass Coast.

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A house-baked puccia with hot salami, provolone, semi-dried tomatoes, rocket and chilli at Tooradeli.

Best places to eat and drink in South Gippsland

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Hogget Kitchen showcases Gippsland produce.
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Hogget Kitchen

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Lamezleighs Coffee House & Eatery

Dishes at Mahob.
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Mahob at Moo’s

Messmates in Warragul.
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Messmates

Sardine Dining’s duckfish tartare on wonton crisps.
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Sardine Dining

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Tuna carpaccio, dumplings and more.
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Tomo’s

A throng of cider lovers at Gurneys’ cellar door: The grand plan is to attract some 50,000 people a year.

Gurneys’ Cidery

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Loch Brewery & Distillery in Gippsland

Loch Brewery and Distillery

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Loch Cheese Merchants.

Loch Cheese Merchant

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Outside the Rusty Gurnard.

The Rusty Gurnard

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Filled pucce, the Pugliese-style rolls, are the star attraction here.

Tooradeli

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Wood-fired pizza at Trulli.

Trulli

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Welshpool Eatery

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