Yarragon Motel offers quality budget 3 1/2 star AAA rating accommodation centrally located in the picturesque tourist town of Yarragon. We are a short walk to restaurants and specialty shops. Yarragon Motel is disabled friendly with features such as ground floor apartments, shower chair bed bars shower rail and no slip mat in shower.
We pride ourselves on being quiet and clean with modern facilities. All units are located on the ground floor and we have family suites with queen size beds. Home cooked meals and snacks served in the comfort of your room. Wireless Broadband makes Internet available to every room (at cost).
Things to do in Yarragon
Fast becoming a major tourist destination, Yarragon offers a unique blend of boutique shopping, gourmet eateries, an art gallery and specialty shops. Yarragon Village still retains its rustic character and country atmosphere. Nestled at the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges, Yarragon is only one hour east of Melbourne along the Princes Highway.
Take a leisurely stroll down the inviting main street to soak up the charm of this relaxed, country town or simply sit in the sunshine with a gourmet ice cream and watch the world go by. Attractive streetscaping and the tantalising smell of strong coffee, delicious food and freshly baked bread all add to the ambiance of this little town. The village caters for every taste and budget, providing a unique range of shopping, dining and accommodation experiences.
Now is the time to make a start on your Christmas shopping and Yarragon has something for everyone. The friendly shop keepers welcome visitors to browse through the many speciality shops which offer antiques , arts and crafts, giftware, homewares , Australiana, clothes, books, collectables and bric-a-brac, furniture, homewares and confectionery. Art classes and craft workshops are conducted regularly. Although the shops are boutique quality, you will be pleasantly surprised at the competitive prices and value offered.
Known as the ‘Cream of Gippsland’, Yarragon is a showcase of premium Gippsland wines and fresh regional produce. Dining out in Yarragon Village offers a full range of gourmet delights from café fare to hearty pub meals, contemporary restaurants, country tearooms and sidewalk cafes.
Yarragon Village is more than just a wayside stop for travellers. You can make this your base to tour the food and wine businesses of Gippsland Gourmet Country, to explore the nearby attractions of historic Walhalla and the Mountain Rivers Region, to take a scenic drive through the Strzelecki Ranges and along the Grand Ridge Road or to the snowfields of Mt St Gwinear or the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort.
The more adventurous can try their hand at fly fishing at the local trout fishing resort or join in an adventure tour with the local adventure company. Nearby Mt Worth State Park offers several walks for the beginner through to the more experienced. Tarra Bulga National Park is also well worth a visit.
There are 9 golf courses within 1/2 hour of Yarragon. Fantastic walking and bike tracks, National & State parks, Yarragon historical townships, power station tours, Darnum Musical Village, Gourmet Deli Trail and shopping in Yarragon.
Finding Yarragon
Situated 1.5 hours from Melbourne GPO (116KM) on the Princess Highway, 10 minutes past Warragul and 1 hr approx from Mornington Peninsula. Yarragon is a short drive to Trafalgar, Moe, Warragul and Latrobe Valley. Yarragon can be reached by train; station opposite motel for Melbourne or Sale.Yarragon Motel is situated on the Princess Hwy Yarragon in the main village at the Warragul end of Main Street. Drive past Warragul and we are aprox. 16km past Warragul {10min Drive}. Train Station Opposite Motel.
