Coal Creek Community Park & Museum: A Step Back in Time
Step back in time at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, exploring a recreated 1870s-1920s coal mining village in South Gippsland.
Experience life in a late 19th and early 20th-century South Gippsland coal mining town at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum. This open-air museum features over 50 meticulously recreated buildings, offering a glimpse into the region's pioneering days. Explore exhibits ranging from trains to thimbles, and immerse yourself in the history of coal mining, agriculture, and transportation.
A brief summary to Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
- 12 Silkstone Rd, Korumburra, Victoria, 3950, AU
- +61356551811
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the park is a large open-air museum with varying terrain.
- Allow at least two hours to fully experience the park and its exhibits.
- Check the Coal Creek Community Park & Museum website or social media pages for up-to-date details on opening hours and special events.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Korumburra town center, head south on Commercial Street, then turn left onto Bridge Street. Continue onto Silkstone Road. The entrance to Coal Creek Community Park & Museum will be on your left. The walk is approximately 1.5km and should take around 20 minutes.
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Public Transport
Take the V/Line bus service from Melbourne to Yarram, alighting at Korumburra. From the Korumburra bus stop, it is approximately 2km to Coal Creek. You can take a taxi from the taxi rank near the bus stop, or walk. A taxi will cost approximately $10-$15.
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Driving
From Melbourne, take the South Gippsland Highway (M420) to Korumburra. Follow the signs to Coal Creek Community Park & Museum. Once in Korumburra, follow Bridge Street and then Silkstone Road. The park is located at 12 Silkstone Rd. Parking is available at the entrance to the park.
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