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Bena

Bena

Bena is a peaceful rural township nestled among the rolling green hills and fertile farmland of South Gippsland. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to Korumburra and the Bass Coast, it offers a quiet taste of authentic Gippsland country life.

  • 1 hr 40 from Melbourne
  • 1 hr 25 to Tidal River
  • Dairy country drives

Bena is a small, peaceful country village nestled amongst the rolling green hills of South Gippsland, just a short drive from Korumburra and the charming village of Loch. Surrounded by fertile farmland and dairy country, Bena offers a glimpse of the quieter side of Gippsland, where winding country roads, open paddocks and beautiful rural landscapes create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The village has a long history dating back to the arrival of the railway in the late 19th century, and today it remains a quiet rural community surrounded by some of South Gippsland's most picturesque countryside.

Life at Bena

Bena is an ideal place to experience the peaceful beauty of the South Gippsland countryside. The Great Southern Rail Trail passes directly through the area, providing opportunities for walking and cycling through rolling farmland and lush green hills, with the trail connecting Bena to nearby Loch and Korumburra. The surrounding country roads are equally rewarding to explore, particularly the scenic drive towards Kongwak and the Bena-Poowong-Loch loop, where sweeping views across the dairy farms and hills reveal the character of the region. With Korumburra, Loch, Fish Creek and Wilsons Promontory all within easy reach, Bena makes a wonderful base for exploring South Gippsland while returning each day to the tranquillity of a genuine country setting.

Close to Bena

Beaches, walks and good food within a short drive.

Open on the map

Great Southern Rail Trail

25 min Flat, ride it in sections

The old railway line through Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Fish Creek and Foster. Flat, family friendly and never far from a café.

Inverloch Surf Beach

30 min Surf and sheltered inlet

Surf on one side, the calm water of Anderson Inlet on the other. Easy to pair with a coffee on the main street.

Eagles Nest

35 min Bunurong Coastal Drive

A tall sandstone stack on the Bunurong coast. Stop at the lookout, then walk down to the rock platforms at low tide.