Parks & Gardens

Latrobe City is blessed with many beautiful parks and gardens from the more well known - Morwell Rose Garden and Victory Park to the smaller reserves and gardens such as Cringan Road Bushland Reserve, Latrobe City has a park or garden for you.

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Newman Park

Within walking distance of the Latrobe Visitor Information Centre, Newman Park appeals to all ages.  There is a large all ages playground which includes disabled equipment, a miniature steam train which operates on the last Sunday of the month (weather permitting), electric BBQ's, park benches, toilets and ample parking.

Victory Park

Adjoining Newman Park on the Traralgon town centre side, Victory Park is a peaceful oasis located along the Princes Highway.  Take a walk along the Traralgon Creek, roll out a picnic rug under one of the many beautiful trees, take a look inside the band rotunda or admire the Lars Compitalis marble sculpture crafted by accaimled sculpture Clive Murray-White.

Bert Thompson Reserve

Shady grassed areas surrounding 2 free bbq's with a water tap, 4 picnic tables, a shaded hut, small rose garden and toilets.  Follow the path under the bridge for a walk through to Victory Park.

Traralgon Railway Reservoir Conservation Reserve

The reserve comprises 29.5 hectares of varied bush and grassland with a lake in the centre which forms part of the catchment of the Traralgon Creek.  As you enter the carpark, there is an information board and bench seats marking the beginning of the gravel/boardwalk circuit.  The track takes you around the wetland which is home to numerous bird life and native plants.

Please note there are no facilities at the park and disabled access is limited.  

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 Morwell Centenary Rose Garden

Stop and smell the roses at the internationally recognised Morwell Centenary Rose Garden. Stroll through four acres of imaginatively landscaped gardens where over 100 beds are home to more than 3000 roses. Gravel paths lead through a picturesque arrangement of a professional selection of 400 varieties of roses including hybrids and traditional favourites.

The garden also features a central gazebo surrounded by different garden beds which is an ideal place to say “I do”. Other garden features including tall, decorative climbing frames, a pergola, tunnel archways and dry wells offer a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos, a recital or musical performance.

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is a source of community pride and an example of what can be achieved with hard work and determination. In 2009, their hard work was acknowledged when the garden was presented with an Award Of Garden Excellence by the World Federation of Rose Societies.

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is free to the public and is open all year with best viewing from November to April. For more information visit their website.

Morwell National Park

A small unique area of remnant forest in the northern foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges.  Ideal for a picnic lunch and stroll to stop off while travelling or a daylong explore when staying nearby.  Wildlife abounds in the park with wallabies, wombats, possums, kangaroos and koalas frequently sighted. 

Facilities include picnic area, toilets, water, wood BBQ and tables. For more information visit Parks Victoria's website.

Crinigan Road Bushland Reserve

A significant and rare example of the local natural vegetation.  The plant list contains some 150 species from the open forest of Narrow-leaf Peppermint and Manna Gum, through to the relatively dense understorey of ferns and orchids.  Walking tracks radiate from the carpark at the northeast corner.

Kernot Lake & Immigration Park

Also the sight of the Gippsland Immigration Wall of Recognition, Kernot Lake and Immigration Park will provide visitors with a diversity of things to do and see.  Set on parkland with both open space and playground areas, the park surrounds Kernot Lake with it's abundant bird life and many walking tracks around the lake.  BBQ shelter and picnic benches provide an area to sit and enjoy the atmosphere, while the Wall of Recognition provides an historical acknowledgement to those who contributed to the development of the region.

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 Edward Hunter Bush Reserve

This tranquil bush reserve located in the township of Moe is home to native wildlife and rich native forest, ferns and native orchids. Well appointed walking tracks lead you through the reserve to a lake where you can enjoy a picnic and watch the ducks on the lake or throw a line in and try your luck at fishing.