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Commando Skydivers

Tooradin Airfield, Tooradin VIC 3980

Commando Skydivers is Victoria's longest running skydiving club, with almost 50 years of continuous operation. During that time our club has taught thousands of skydivers, performed tens of thousands of parachute drops, and even trained a number of Australian and World champions!

Let us share this amazing experience with you!

No matter what you're looking for - a Tandem skydive experience, or a Learn to Skydive course, we have just the package for you. We provide complete training, and can even record this special event for you with a custom DVD, and Stills photos, so you can re-live your awesome skydiving experience over and over again!

Not yet ready for the thrill of skydiving? Spectators are encouraged to join in the excitement of the experience from the ground.

Located on the South Gippsland Freeway, Commando Skydivers is the easiest dropzone to drive to, and is only 45 minutes from Melbourne. With an on site restaurant, we encourage you to turn your experience into a memorable adventure and invite your friends and family.

Our aircraft facilities are built to handle groups of any size and our instructors will ensure your jump is as memorable as it is exhilarating. The flight to height will take you over Westernport Bay, with panoramic views of French Island, Philip Island, Melbourne City, and the Dandenong Ranges.

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Yaringa Marine National Park

Via, Tooradin VIC 3980
Located between the mainland and Quail Island Nature Conservation Reserve in Western Port, this park is part of the Western Port RAMSAR wetlands and is an area of international significance due to its importance for wader birds. The area encompasses a variety of ecologically important habitats including saltmarsh, mangroves, sheltered intertidal mudflats, subtidal soft sediments and tidal channels. Many of the variety of habitats present in Yaringa are essential for the survival of a huge range of species. The mudflats are an important feeding ground for many wader and other water birds. Some of these birds, such as the Red-necked Stint, breed in the Northern Hemisphere and migrate to Yaringa Marine National Park in the warmer months. Over 295 bird species have been spotted in Western Port with 32 of these species known to be migratory birds. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.
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Warrook Farm

4170 South Gippsland Highway, Monomeith VIC 3984
Sheep shearing, milking, hand feeding and whip cracking - it is all in a day's fun at historic Warrook Farm. Warrook is living history, a full working farm over 100 years old. Take a step back in time, channel your inner 'farmer' self as you experience a range of hands on activities and demonstrations at Warrook - a genuine Aussie farm experience. Specially tailored tours are run daily and showcase the history of the farm, its wildlife, homestead and gardens. Visitors delight in hands on farm experiences and demonstrations. They can bottle feed baby calves, learn how to milk a cow, learn the art of whip cracking, see the working dog round up sheep and watch sheep shearing in the 1887 shearing shed. They can also feed kangaroos and the wombat, or view Australian and other wildlife in the Warrook Fauna Park. For groups, billy tea, damper making and spit roast can be arranged. Visitors selecting the 'farm tour and lunch' are free to tour the recently refurbished historic homestead and gardens (circa 1907). Indeed, Warrook homestead and gardens provide a unique venue for weddings, family celebrations or group tours. Located half way between Melbourne and Phillip Island and en route to Wilson's Promontory, Warrook Farm is an excellent stop over point for a meal break. Visitors can enjoy a country roast lunch in the homestead restaurant (seats 150) or a light snack in the café. Warrook offers traditional Australian farm meals and halal meals. Educational tours are also available. You can pre book a farm tour or just drop in, the Warrook Farm team would love to see you.