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Foster (38° 39′ S, 146° 12′ E) is a dairying and grazing town 169 km south-east of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in Victoria, Australia. It is about 20 km north of the Gippsland coastline which includes Shallow Inlet, Corner Inlet, Waratah Bay, Yanakie and Wilsons Promontory. Image File history File links Foster-logo. ... Image File history File links Foster. ... Image File history File links Foster. ... The City of Melbourne Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia (after Sydney), with a population of 3. ... The South Gippsland Highway is a highway in Victoria, Australia and connects the city of Melbourne with the South Gippsland region of Victoria. ... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Nickname: Garden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ... Gippsland is a large rural region in Victoria, Australia. ... Wilsons Promontory, commonly known as Wilsons Prom, is a national park in the Gippsland region of Victoria (Australia), 157 km southeast of Melbourne. ...

Foster has over 1,000 residents, one hotel and several dining options. Because of the scenic beauty of the surrounding area, and its proximity to Wilsons Promontory and mountain areas inland, Foster is a popular destination for international visitors as well as Melbourne people in search of a serene few days away. In summer, the town's size can increase by as much as 250% due to tourism.

Originally called Stockyard Creek, after the stream which still flows through the centre of the town, Foster was initially nothing more than a resting place for drovers travelling from Port Albert to Westernport Bay. Today it is a thriving town that links Wilsons Promotory with the rest of Victoria. Port Albert has Australias best fish and chip shop. ...

External links

• visitmelbourne.com: Foster, Victoria