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The Official Victorian Tourism, Community Website For Corinella

CORINELLA VICTORIA'S BEST KEPT SECRET !



This is what Visitors Say about CORINELLA  when they First
Discover This Beautiful Seaside Town In Country Victoria.

The Corinella Peninsula is Truly a Hidden Gem and you will agree when you visit
This Very Special Victorian Town !


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CORINELLA is just over an hours drive from Melbourne or about 35 minutes south from Cranbourne.

A Pleasant and easy drive along the dual laned Sth Gippsland Highway, then continuing along the Bass Highway toward Phillip Island,  will bring you to a Right hand Turn Into CORINELLA Road.

This is a Turn that many Travelers  have never even noticed as they drive onward to
Phillip Island or actually even  realized what a Jewel  Lay at the end of that road,
Or that they have just driven Past and Missed one of the Prettiest Seaside Towns in Victoria !


This is why CORINELLA has Remained  A HIDDEN TREASURE


CORINELLA  Is a very important historic town, and is one of the first towns settled in the State of Victoria, indeed Australia, It's historic significance to Australia's settled history is very important and is not widely recognised or advertised,  most historical talk of Australia's settlement birth is always  focused on Sydney and NSW,  however CORINELLA  was actually the site of the first Government House in Victoria and was a town at federation.
Further research into the  history of CORINELLA  is needed  and more information from the British Govt  archives is required to establish exact dates and events..........



CORINELLA an Idyllic Seaside Town In Victoria's  Gippsland Region is a small peninsula of land surrounded on three  sides by water.

CORINELLA is blessed with panoramic picturesque views of the sea and Islands along with  a very pleasant year round  climate and has Ideal access to the bay for most type's of boating craft.
This Historic Fishing Village has been the home of many professional fisher  family's  and still  today CORINELLA  holds the claim of Victoria's best and most productive fishing grounds.


When you first arrive in CORINELLA  you will notice the calming holiday atmosphere,  and you will also notice that the town has a very spacious feel about it with nice wide,  well treed streets, and homes that are well proportioned and not overly crowded together,  and mostly are built along the holiday theme style, typical of a relaxed holiday coastal town.


A lovely blend of rural grazing and farming land surrounds the CORINELLA Peninsula with a broad range of agricultural production, Including prestigious Thoroughbred Racing Horse Farms,  Beef and Dairy Cattle,  Red Deer Farming,  Flower and Herb growers,  Winery viticulture  and many more,  all prospering in this ideal seaside climate.


You may notice too,  In CORINELLA  many homes are equipped with their own
fishing trailer boat, 
This is Natural !  Because when you live in CORINELLA you too will want to explore the magical waterways, have boating picnics and of course catch your very own fresh seafood from the ocean fed waters surrounding CORINELLA in Westernport  Bay.


CORINELLA has the deep water channel passing right up to both the CORINELLA Jetty and Importantly to the dual lane concrete boat launching ramp as well !
This means all tide access to the waters of CORINELLA for boats up to 9 meters.

CORINELLA Boat Launching Ramp is very well catered for with full jetties along each side for your comfort and safety,  fresh water is available and  fish cleaning facilities are provided, and the jetties, launching ramp and car park are flood lit at night for safety.
Ample car and trailer parking for even the very busy seasons,  means you will not have to walk far after parking  your vehicle so you can just get on with fishing !

CORINELLA Boat Launching Ramp is controlled by a friendly ramp master during the busy seasons, So orderly use of the launching ramp is assured, also assistance may be obtained for those who may need a hand to launch or retrieve their vessel.
A daily launching  ticket can be purchased at the ramp masters office alongside the ramp,  or you may choose to purchase a yearly pass to use these great facilities.

Fishing Licenses,  Bait & Tackle,  Petrol,  Hot & Cold Drinks,
Ice Creams and Take away Food,  Including Pizza  Fish & Chips  and Hamburgers, Can all be purchased Just 2 minutes away from the launching ramp, at  Corinella General Store, located  on Smythe street, the traveler will find most everything they need right here in Corinella !


French Island Ferry, Vehicle Barge operates from CORINELLA foreshore  just to the left of CORINELLA  Jetty for passages across the bay with or without your car, to visit French Island  for day trips, tours,  exploring, Or to visit for lunch or a stay in the historic McLeod Prison on French Island, now converted into an Eco Tourist Farm and B&B.
Ferry booking contact details, can be found on the services page on this site.


Above Corinella Launching ramp and Jetty area, on the esplanade is the  Beautiful  Foreshore Park Reserve  with a rotunda for shade and free electric BBQ's provided. There are  many picnic tables and comfortable bench seats located in selected  locations  for excellent viewing of the comings and goings of the boats in the water and at the launching ramp and of adults and children enjoying fishing from the famous CORINELLA Jetty.
This is an Ideal picnic spot for all the family and why not cook up your fresh mornings catch for lunch  on the BBQ's ! 
A clean modern toilet facility is placed opposite  for easy access.


CORINELLA  has Very Good Mooring Grounds,  sheltered from the southerly gales,  for your Fishing Boat, Yacht or Motor Cruiser,  there are many boats on these swing moorings and new mooring spots  are even still available in the  channel for your  Yacht or Cruiser 
(perhaps not for much longer though) 
Contact PARKS VICTORIA  San Remo office,  or email visitcorinella.com  for more  Information / mooring contractors available to Install Your own  Mooring at CORINELLA !


CORINELLA  also has its own Caravan Park for your overnight stays or your holiday break, you can bring your own caravan or camper van or even pitch a tent,  or if you book ahead you could  stay in one of the onsite vans provided, Most sites are powered,
fresh water is available and new shower/toilet facilities are now also open.
CORINELLA Caravan Park is managed  and maintained by the CORINELLA Foreshore Committee of Management,  who do an excellent job of maintaining and keeping the park & surrounds very clean and modern, and always well presented ! 

CORINELLA Caravan Park sits right on the hill top overlooking the pier and jetties and has a lovely view of the bay and French Island, also the caravan park is a starting point for the walking track trails that lead you to THE  LOOKOUT  at nearby SETTLEMENT POINT  where you will be amazed at the incredible panoramic view from the viewing  platform,  of the waters  and of  French Island,  then look across to the bridge at San Remo and Phillip Island. From here, too, you will be able to see many leisure craft moving about and also at anchor enjoying a days fishing,  then continue along as the trails  gently meander completely around all of CORINELLA  and even further afield to the nearby town of Coronet Bay or in the other direction toward Tenby Point, Walking in this direction you will often see many of the black swan colony, Long time residents of CORINELLA, also of an early morning or at dusk you may see Wallabies browsing  along these trails.


The walking track Is also well maintained  by CORINELLA Foreshore Committee Of Management, who do allow walkers to bring along their dogs on leashes,  but remind all that it is necessary to pick up after your pets for the health and comfort of others.
Horse Riding is also enjoyed along the walking tracks and CORINELLA  Beach, but riders should observe the rights of others and give way to walkers
and clean up after your horse, this will keep everyone happy!

We Hope you enjoy your visit to Corinella's Information website, visitcorinella.com

Please browse through the pages and be sure to have a look at the 'Images Of Corinella'  Page,  where you will see a sample of what you will find when you visit,
or even Make CORINELLA Your Home.


NEWS HOT OFF THE          PRESS !                                                              CORINELLA BOAT HIRE  !  JUST OPENED FOR            BUISNESS !                                                                  FISHING BOAT HIRE  NOW AVAILABLE AT CORINELLA 


Fishing Boat Hire
IS NOW at
Corinella Boat Ramp !

(Weather Permitting)

For Boat Hire Bookings, Terms and Current hourly rates,

Phone Boat Hire Corinella  on  0438 854077

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LATEST CORINELLA JETTY NEWS !

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      CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
      CORINELLA  COMMUNITY                         

        Your Fundraising Has
            Raised  $25000 !


* NEWS  NEWS NEWS NEWS ! *

After tireless Campaigning by the Save The Corinella Jetty
Committee,

The Victorian State Government Have Just
Announced Funding of $165000, towards
the rebuilding of the Corinella Jetty Fishing Platform !

This means that The Return Lower Landing Fishing Platform 
on Corinella Jetty will now be Rebuilt and Not Lost to Victorians, the Local Community
and Fishing Tourism , 

Congratulations and Well Done To All Involved in this Save the Corinella Jetty Taskforce !

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View The Vic Gov't Media Release.


More than $1.2 million to improve fishing facilities

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Fishing on Corinella Jetty !

Your Information Wanted !

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Please Send via email, your details, and If Suitable we will Include your Information Or Services on this  Site at No Charge .

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