Place to go
Power Works Energy Technology Centre
It is the major information and interpretation centre for the region's power industry. It generates more than 85% of the electricity needs of Victoria. You will experience multimedia and interactive exhibits when visiting there. It also provided educational experiences for students of applying energy technologies exploring basic principles. Guided tours are run daily at 11am and 2pm or even groups booking at night of an open cut mines and power generation plants.
Admission (AUD):
Adults $10, Children $4, Concession $6.5, Family (2 adults with any children) $22.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm.
Address: Ridge Road, Po Box 3246, Morwell, VIC 3841, Australia.
Phone: (613) 5135 2315 Fax: (613) 5135 3313
Email: powerworks@gippsland.net.au
Website: http://www.powerworks.com.au
Facilities: Toilets, cafes, and souvenir shop.
Morwell Centenary Rose Garden
It is one of the foremost in Victoria for travellers to relaxing. It was officially opened in November 1992. You can find over 3,000 roses of 250 varieties in the four acres of parkland. Traditional and the latest species of roses will introduce to visitors by the nametag next to each species.
It is available for photographs, special functions, and even wedding ceremonies. Proud volunteers maintain it attentively to ensure a magnificent floral display all year round and especially the “Celebration of Roses” festival every year on April.
Admission: Free
Opening hours: Anytime
Address:Commercial Road, Po Box 1084, Morwell, VIC 3840, Australia.
Phone: (613) 5134 4875 – Bernie Tuohy (Chairman)
Website: www.lvonline.com.au/rosegarden.htm
Latrobe Regional Gallery
It is eastern Victoria’s major art museum and gallery, with seven galleries to show the unique collection of post-1970 Australian art. Recently, the adding of a private bequest of Asian art has given Latrobe Regional Gallery an Asia-Pacific regional focus.
Admission: Free
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm, Closed Mondays & Public Holidays.
Address: 138 Commercial Road, Morwell, VIC 3840, Australia.
Phone: (613) 5128 5700 Fax: (613) 5135 3313
Email: lrg@latrobe.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/content.cfm?topicid=62
Facilities: Toilets, cafes, and gallery shop.
Place to stay
There are about 17 hostels and a few caravan parks in Morwell. Here are some recommendations that can fit different needs of different travellers.
Comfort Inn Hazelwood is located at the centre of Morwell with 24 rooms. The style is quite elegant and it should rank in high grade in Morwell. Their rooms contain all the fundamental amenities, including balcony and mini-bar. Comprehensive facilities are provided such as laundry room, health club, and indoor-outdoor pool. There is more suitable for tourists who go for a holiday as the price is from AUD$68-75 per night.
Address: 259 Princes Drive, Morwell, VIC 3840, Australia.
Phone: (613) 5134 4222
Morwell Southside Motel is a reasonable choice as the price is from AUD$52-68 per night. It located next to the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden. They guarantee that if you are not satisfied with the service, extra night accommodation will be free for you. Other than 14 rooms, two apartments will serve up to 8 people. However, the recreation facilities there are not quite enough.
Address: 7 Maryvale Cresent, Morwell, VIC 3840, Australia.
Phone: (613) 5134 8266 Fax: (613) 5134 8363
Email: bookings@morwellsouthside.com.au
Website: http://www.morwellsouthside.com.au
Merton Rush Hotel
Address:
Corner Princes Drive and Collins Street, Morwell
Phone:
(613) 5134 2633
Morwell Hotel Motel (The Top Pub)
Address: 311-327 Princes Drive, Morwell
Phone: (613) 5134 1355 Fax: (613) 5134 8742
Email: morwell.hotel@alhgroup.com.au
Place to eat
You can find different kinds of food from all over the world in Morwell, whatever Western, Chinese or even Indian style. The following restaurants are recommended.
Morwell Pizza Restaurant (49 Buckley Street, Tel: 613 51341513) – Prices are reasonable, meal quantity and choices enough, served with pizza, pasta, salads, steak, and desserts.
Noodle Paradise (210 Commercial Road, Tel: 613 5133 0228) – Asian style noodles in normal price, served with vegetarian and a little bit rice dishes.
Foon Lok Chinese Restaurant (6 George Street, Tel: 613 5134 4259) – Varieties of foods that can take-away. Simple layout in expensive price.
Indian Restaurant (109 Buckley Street, Tel: 613 5133 6292) – Reasonable price specialize in curry, 10% discount every Tuesday. B.Y.O & fully license.
Saloon Bar (2 West Place, Tel: 613 5122 1225) – Special layout with many decorations, and reasonable price.
General information
Dialing code: 04
Weather:
The average temperature in summer (Dec-Feb): 63°F / 17.2 °C
The average temperature in winter (Jun- Aug): 46°F / 7.8 °C
Latrobe Visitor Information Centre:
Address: 70A Gilbert Street, Latrobe 7307, Australia.
Phone: (613) 5174 3199 or 1800 621 409 (free call)
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday except Christmas Day
