Situated in West Gippsland, just over 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Warragul has a thriving food and wine scene, focusing on paddock to plate. Warragul’s large commercial centre stretches along the main thoroughfares of Victoria Street and Smith Street, displaying historic buildings with grand facades including the old Shire Hall which now houses the Historical Society Museum and offers displays depicting local history. A number of attractive gardens and parks are located in Warragul, with the most scenic being Civic Park featuring a large lake, rotunda, picnic shelters, walking tracks and a waterfall.