Hotels in Leongatha, Victoria
McCartin's Hotel
McCartin's Hotel Bar, Bisro, Bottle Shop Accommodation Enjoy the theme nights and Friday Karoake
Information on Leongatha, VIC 3953

Leongatha is nestled in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in South Gippsland, approximately 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. This vibrant town sits amid rolling green pastures in Gippsland's famous dairy country, home to one of the southern hemisphere's largest dairy cooperatives.
Leongatha serves as the commercial and cultural hub of South Gippsland. The town features heritage buildings, local galleries, cafes showcasing regional produce, and hosts the popular annual Daffodil Festival each September. It marks the starting point of the Great Southern Rail Trail and provides convenient access to nearby attractions including Wilsons Promontory National Park and the beaches of Inverloch.
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Leongatha is located on the South Gippsland Highway, which provides the main road connection to Melbourne. Visitors typically drive from Melbourne via the Monash Freeway to the South Gippsland Highway, with the journey taking approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. V/Line operates coach services connecting Leongatha to Melbourne and running between Traralgon and Wonthaggi.
The town has an airport for general aviation. While a railway line once served Leongatha, it ceased operations in the 1990s and the corridor has been converted into the Great Southern Rail Trail for recreational use.
- Korumburra (12km)
- Loch (24km)
- Thorpdale (29km)
- Yarragon (32km)
- Darnum (33km)
- Archies Creek (34km)
- Trafalgar (35km)
- Warragul (35km)
- Dalyston (36km)
- Drouin (39km)


