Dinosaurs in the Mist
Discover Gippsland’s polar dinosaurs — from feathered runners to giant predators — and how they survived in a land of darkness and ancient forests.
The Land Before Continents
Long before humans set foot in Gippsland, this land lay near the South Pole, teeming with polar dinosaurs and ancient forests. Discover how millions of years of fire, ice, and shifting continents forged the landscapes we know today — from Tarra-Bulga’s rainforest to Port Albert’s coastline.
Salted by the Sea: The Hidden Story of Chinese Fishermen in Port Albert
Uncover the forgotten legacy of Chinese fish curers in Port Albert—how they fed the goldfields and shaped a town, now rising back into view with the tide.
The Rise and Ruin of Victoria’s Oyster Empire: Port Albert’s Forgotten Boom
Once teeming with native oysters, Port Albert’s waters tell a story of colonial greed, ecological collapse, and the long road to cultural and environmental repair.
Gold
Supply Pipeline for the Gippsland Goldfields In the mid-19th century, as gold fever swept through Victoria, Port Albert emerged as a vital hub, connecting the remote and rugged Gippsland goldfields with the bustling world beyond. It was the lifeline for an entire...
The former Bank of Victoria – now the Port Albert Maritime Museum
The former Bank of Victoria, now the Port Albert Maritime Museum, is a rare example of Conservative Classical revival architecture and a symbol of the town’s economic and social development since 1856.
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