Traralgon

Overview

Traralgon is the largest city in the Latrobe Valley which is home to most of Victoria's power generation facilities.
 
The city's large commercial centre includes a major regional railway station, and shops which line the attractive streets of Franklin Street, Seymour Street and Hotham Street.

The landmark building in the town centre is the elegant and towering post office building, which dates back to 1887. Wide tree-lined streets, attractive gardens, and a thriving commercial centre are characteristic of the Traralgon of today.

History

The Gippsland region was originally inhabited by the indigenous Gunai people for a period in excess of 20,000 years.

The area around Traralgon was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s soon after being explored by Count Pawel Strzelecki.

Due to the Latrobe Valley having relatively high rainfall, the land is very fertile, and farming was quickly established. As with much of central and western Gippsland, this was mainly dairy farming.
 
In 1877 the railway from Melbourne was completed giving Traralgon a major economic boost. In the latter part of the 19th century the city grew strongly.

Places of interest

Latrobe Performing Arts Centre
Victorian style Traralgon Hotel
Victory Park Gardens
Hazelwood Dam
Turra-Bulga National Park
Wirilda Environmental Park

Accommodation

There is a range of accommodation to suit all needs in Traralgon. From luxury bed and breakfasts, newly built and refurbished motels, to cabins in caravan parks and everything in between. To book your accommodation in Traralgon contact the Latrobe Visitor Information Centre on 1800 621 409 or visit the website www.visitlatrobecity.com

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