Step back in time

From heading underground on a mine tour, to learning about the old ways at a historic farm, there are plenty of ways to unearth the rich past of the region.

■ Explore the State Coal Mine Heritage

Area in Wonthaggi. Visitors can take an underground guided tour or a self‑guided tour of the relics scattered throughout the area. ■ At the Bunurong Environment Centre and Shell Museum in Inverloch, learn about the Dinosaur Dreaming project, which explores a layer of fossils of long‑extinct animals near Inverloch. ■ Head to Churchill Island for hands‑on farming demonstrations at the heritage farm where Victoria’s first European agricultural pursuits took place. ■ Learn about local history at the

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra. ■ Honour the sacrifices of Australians who served at the National Vietnam

Veterans Museum in Newhaven.