One of the most isolated towns in the state of Victoria, beautiful Mallacoota is halfway between Melbourne and Sydney when travelling via Princes Highway.

Arriving on the Wednesday before Easter, we enjoyed a couple of days of pleasant weather before the cold wind and rain set in for the duration of our stay.

On the eastern point of Victoria, Mallacoota is a popular holiday spot for boating, fishing, walking the wilderness coast, swimming, birdwatching, and surfing. So much so that is population of about 1200 people swells to an incredible 8000 during peak holiday seasons! The extensive foreshore caravan and camping park comprising six hundred and forty-four (645) sites must be seen to be believed! The town boast at least three other caravan parks as well!

It is known for its wild flowers, abalone industry, spectacular beaches and the magnificent inlet estuary consisting of Top Lake and Bottom Lake, and the surrounding Croajingolong National Park.

Mallacoota claim to have the warmest winters in Victoria making ideal condition for bushwalking and exploring the pristine coastal wilderness of East Gippsland

As Jack first contemplated visiting Mallacoota with work colleagues in 1976, he was very pleased to tick this destination off the list.

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And if you would like to see more, here is a very rough YouTube video Jack made on a rainy day. The videos were taken during a walk around the main street and central part of Mallacoota.