Dargo Voyage Tips and guide

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The only way to get into Dargo is by car. If you're coming from an eastern direction (Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Orbost) Dargo can be accessed using the C601 route which forks off at Bairnsdale from the A1 route. From the western direction (Melbourne, Traralgon, Sale) leave the A1 route in Stratford, and follow the C494 route until Stockdale Road, and then drive down Stockdale Road to the end, where it forks off into two roads. Follow Beverleys Road, which ends on the C601 route. From there, you can just go up the C601 route until you reach Dargo. The road north of Dargo is closed in winter.

Map of Dargo

• -37.461689147.2549641 Dargo Heritage Museum, Dalmore Rd, ☏ +61 3 5140 1352. Open by appointment. Features exhibits and museums that show life in the High Country in the gold mining era. $1-2. (updated Mar 2021)

• Wonnagatta Drive. This drive is classed as "very difficult" for good reason, with the dirt track meandering through hamlets and ghost towns. This drive will take 2-3 days. It's not passable from June to November. (updated Mar 2021)

• -37.461439147.2508421 Dargo General Store, 111 Lind Ave, ☏ +61 4 1102 6018, [email protected]. 24/7. Rustic store with general supplies. Also serves coffee and hot food. The building dates back to 1923, when it was transported down from Grant. (updated Mar 2021)

The only restaurant in Dargo are at the Dargo Hotel (listed in drink).

• -37.461628147.2513851 Dargo Hotel, Cnr of Lind Ave and Omeo Rd, ☏ +61 3 5140 1231, [email protected]. M-Sa 10AM-1AM, Su 10AM-11PM. Pub, bistro and motel. Serves lunch from noon-2PM and dinner from 6-8PM. $6-40. (updated Mar 2021)

• -37.46261147.250391 Dargo Motor Inn, 95 Lind Avenue. Motel with 11 rooms. (updated Mar 2021)

The only mobile coverage in Dargo is from Telstra on the 4G network. A satellite phone may be wise if you're going on the Wonnagatta Drive.

• Stratford is a small country town with a number of parks and cafes worth a stop to check out.
• Bairnsdale is the gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and located at the junction of the Great Alpine Road (B500) into High Country and the A1 route across Gippsland.