"What a pretty town. Stay safe now." Gembrook by craic

Gembrook Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 31 photos

We took a run out to this pretty little town last week. What a charmer. It is close to the Dandenong Ranges (the Puffing Billy ends up here) but it is over the border and in Gippsland.

Gorgeous little pub and a really peaceful feel to the place.

Unfortunately it is very close to the Bunyip Forest where there is a fire raging now. Hopefully it will make it - be such a shame to lose it.

Update - After being on the knife edge for weeks Gembrook survived. I went out by bus for a day trip this week (winter) and had a closer look around. The bus trip from Belgrave is very pretty and the town is worth a look. But if you plan a trip in the fire season (October-March) check out there are no fires close by.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Prettiest little place.
Cons:Lot of bush around.
In a nutshell:Usually a plus lots of bush. But not always.

Intro Updated Jul 8, 2009
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Reviews (9)

Sit out the front and people watch. - Gembrook

Charming Pub Hotels (1)

I have put this charming pub under accomodation but it could just has easily be a Nightlife tip (they have lots of live... more travel advice

Avenue Of Honour for WW1 Soldiers Things to Do (4)

Not every town has an Avenue Of Honour - a tree for every man lost. I like to think all the trees flourished. They all... more travel advice

Every town has one of these Things to Do (4)

And by the entrance to the Bushland Park and the Centenary log - the sad memorial to the war dead. A very plain one here... more travel advice

Memorial to the trees Things to Do (4)

As you are walking down to the Bushland Park you will come upon a section of monster tree. It is hard to give... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
See All Pleasant cafe near the bus stop

Transportation (2)
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balhannah Mar 8, 2010 at 12:49 AM

Nice page! Nice when they have an avenue of trees to remember the dead! Have seen Puffing Billy, but have never done the ride.
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calcaf38 Oct 4, 2009 at 11:28 AM

Thank you for your kind comment on my Ingapirca page. Gembrook seems like a pleasant place to do nothing much for a few days. Great photos and tips.
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nomorewars Aug 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM

My family and I have recently expanded our notion of such a delightful thing: the Great Outdoors. We love being outside and would absolutely enjoy a hike through the Gembrook Bushland Park.
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Ekaterinburg Jul 25, 2009 at 3:13 PM

Glad to see all the memorials in place here . Looks like a pleasant spot to while away a few hours in.
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hunterV Jul 23, 2009 at 8:33 AM

G'day, Jennifer! It's a fabulous place to visit!
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tiabunna Jul 19, 2009 at 5:58 AM

A lovely area, even if there's a substantial fire risk in summer. The memorial is without doubt a 'some tree' (now very rare as most were used for memorials).
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jul 15, 2009 at 4:50 AM

Loved the memorial to the trees. That tree was really very big! Thanks Jennifer for sharing!
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gkitzmil Feb 22, 2009 at 7:00 AM

Hope the fire is calmed! Looks relaxing
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sourbugger Feb 21, 2009 at 9:12 AM

i could really enjoy a place like that i'd brook that it is a gem.
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Manara Feb 13, 2009 at 10:36 AM

I like steam trains, and the stations where they stop! I hope this place will not become another victim of the fire.