A window on the history of Victoria

Bass Coast proudly presents a window on the history of Victoria. From the dinosaur fossils in Inverloch, the cultural heritage of the local indigenous community, early settlement at Corinella and Bass, the first black coal mine in Wonthaggi to the first site of European farming on Churchill Island, they are all located in our front yard. Our rich history is preserved and protected. Our built environment has been developed sensitively to acknowledge the significance of Bass Coast’s heritage. Everyone has a deep appreciation of the history of people and places throughout the Shire. Residents and visitors from all over the world share the experience of the many significant historical sites and buildings. Among these is the opportunity to stand side-by-side with the dinosaur whose footprints were laid 115 million years ago when this land was inside the Antarctic Circle or learn about the kitchens of the first Australians that have been in the Shire for 40,000 years. They are significant tourism attractions in their own right. They continue to tell the story of Victoria’s struggles and achievements. 

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