The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the South Gippsland Shire Region
The South Gippsland Shire region is about two hours south-east of Melbourne (three hours to Wilsons Promontory) and includes the towns of Korumburra, Leongatha, Foster, Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Venus Bay and Welshpool.
A highlight of the region is the spectacular Wilsons Promontory National Park which has dramatic beaches, views and recreational possibilities.
Other major places of interest are Agnes Falls which are the highest single span falls in Victoria, Coal Creek Village created from many heritage buildings, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Walkerville Lime Kilns.
A map of the region is:
The best playgrounds in this region are:
Korumburra
Coleman Park Playground, Korumburra
Excellent playground with two large play structures, large atom shaped rope climbing structure, high climbing wall, cone shaped climbing frame which spins around, four shaded swings and a huge shelter with two tables, BBQ and seats.
One structure has dual wave slides, odd shaped ladder, single wave slide, elevated balance beam, ladder with square rungs, hooped step ladder, tic-tac-toe, steps, steering wheel, horizontal bars and monkey rungs.
The other structure has a spiral slide, tunnel, big curved climber, ladder with circle steps, suspended chain ladder, ramps, little cubby with seats underneath and a very long flying fox. Two springers, unshaded tables and some fairly limited grassy area.
Mirboo North
Couper Street Playground, Mirboo North
Plenty of equipment set under shade sails. The main structure has a wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, tic-tac-toe, inclined walkway, steps, panel with animal shapes, small straight slide, hanging chains, hanging disks, monkey bars, chain traverse and curved set of circles which you climb through.
There is a structure for smaller kids with a wave slide, ladder with square rungs, shop front, tunnel, alphabet panel, rigid frame ladder, horizontal bar and balance beam. Also a large dome climbing frame, large sandpit with two mechanical diggers, four swings, two stand-on spinners, horse and kangaroo springers, see-saw and lotus leaf which turns with a hand wheel. There is also a long stand-alone bumpy wave slide about 30m away.
There is a very large shelter with tables and BBQs, unshaded tables, water tap and big grassy area. Next to a Skate Park.
The playground is between the main street and Couper Street. There is access from the main street in the town centre.
Leongatha
McIndoe Park Playground, Leongatha
A lovely large playground which is fully fenced and in a lovely setting with lawns and gum trees. There are unshaded and shaded tables, unshaded seats, water tap, toilets and a huge shelter with four BBQs and tables.
The main play structure has a wave slide, layers of plastic rungs to climb up through, traversing section with hanging chains covered in rubber, ramp access, abacus, block steps, cafe shop front, hanging disks, chain traverse, monkey rungs, suspended plastic rungs to crawl along, fireman's pole, climbing wall, small slide and tic-tac-toe. Also a number of play panels including a clock and "Watch Me Grow", see-saw with horse seats, drum set, cute round table and seats, two springers, four swings including one with a harness, lotus leaf spinner with hand wheel, big pyramid rope climbing frame and a sandpit with tunnel and two diggers. There is a small creek / drain nearby and stepping stones in the shady area under trees.
The best skate parks in the region are:
- Mirboo North Skatepark (Large concrete bell shaped bowl, stairs and lots of good skating lines)
- Nyora Skatepark (There is a quarter and a bank at one end and a quarter at the other end with some good flows and transitions in the middle which has a rail, ledges and euro)
- Toora Skatepark (The park has lots of banks, quarter pipe, fun box with a rail and a block)
Other family activities in the South Gippsland Shire region include:
Foster
Korumburra
Leongatha
Mirboo North
Toora
Other locations
Web Links
→ www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
