Traralgon to Sale drive: Distance, time & best stops

Traralgon to Sale drive: Distance, time & best stops

The Traralgon to Sale drive covers a distance of 51km in a driving time of around 45 minutes. The best attraction along the way is Holey Plains State Park.

The drive from Traralgon to Sale connects two of the more interesting towns in Gippsland, Victoria. Most travellers will probably pass through on the drive from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance or Melbourne to Merimbula.

Traralgon to Sale distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Traralgon to Sale is 51km. That makes for a driving time of around 45 minutes,

Things to do in Traralgon include aerobatic flights with Bandicoot Adventure Flights and admiring the native animals in the Wirilda Environment Park.

Value-conscious Traralgon accommodation picks include the City Gardens Motel and the Big4 Park Lane Holiday Park.

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Traralgon to Sale road trip attractions: Holey Plains State Park

After leaving along the Princes Highway, you’ll go past Holey Plains State Park on the way to Sale.

This is a good place for spotting wildlife, including powerful owls, lace monitors and emus.

The 6.8km Long Swamp Walking Track is the highlight here, although it does take around three-and-a-half hours to complete. You can see most of the park’s flora and fauna on this walk, including the incredibly rare Wellington Mint Bush which bursts into purple flower during the springtime.

For a shorter, journey-breaking walk, the Harrier Swamp Track around the swamp is just 1km long.

Traralgon to Sale drive: Attractions and accommodation

Top Sale attractions include the educational Sale Commons Wetlands Walk, Port of Sale Heritage Cruises and Sale Botanic Gardens.

For Sale accommodation, the Matador offers a pool plus plenty of character.

Lake Guthridge in Sale, Victoria
Lake Guthridge in Sale, Victoria. Photo courtesy of Visit Victoria.

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