Gippsland Tourism

Hi All, we have just returned from the long weekend spent in Gippsland - away from the fires. Had a wonderful and relaxing time. Stopped at the Caravan Park store in Nowa Nowa for some breakfast on the way there and got chatting to the manager. She mentioned that they had been evacuated the previous week and many campers headed up to Narooma then returned when it was open again. She mentioned that in 25 years of being there, they have just had their quietest Christmas. An opinion I can believe. We camped at a place that is accessible to 2WD and often run the risk of getting groups of people hooning in and wreaking havock. It is normally quite full for the small area it is - especially on a long weekend during summer. This time we did not see a soul for three days - except for one local who appeared to check out what the fishing was like.
I guess my point is don't delay your trip for fear of the fires. If you check all the right places (including the weather forecast) you will know if it is safe to visit or not. Please go and support the local communities - they really are feeling the pinch.