West Gippsland Progress Association.
Developing a network for businesses within the West Gippsland region to increase prosperity and build a stronger local economy after the devastating Bunyip complex bushfires.
Building prosperity for the local West Gippsland region.
West Gippsland Progress Association Current Projects
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West Gippsland Food & Tourism
In partnership with Cardinia Shire Council, WGPA worked with TRC Tourism to develop a Food and Tourism Strategy for West Gippsland. WGPA is now focused on delivering practical actions from the strategy, including working with Destination Gippsland, supporting the Eat & Drink guide, and producing the West Gippsland Food Touring Map to promote local food, tourism operators, and experiences.
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Regenerative Agriculture
WGPA supports regenerative farming and land management practices across Cardinia Shire and surrounding councils. We focus on increasing awareness through education, practical demonstration, and the promotion of regenerative approaches that support farmers, communities, and the environment.
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Business Networking
We have a number of upcoming small business networking opportunities for local businesses to connect. Stay tuned for more details in 2026.
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Have an idea for a new initiative?
Do you have a concept or idea that will prosper your West Gippsland region? We want to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch with WGPA today.
Food & Tourism Strategy – 2026
West Gippsland is well positioned to attract visitors from across Victoria, with strong food and tourism assets including farm gates, local produce, cellar doors, and food-focused small businesses. The railway towns of Nar Nar Goon, Garfield, Tynong and Bunyip continue to offer accessible, food-led visitor experiences.
Building on the earlier Food & Tourism Strategy, WGPA’s focus is now on delivering practical outcomes. This includes working with Destination Gippsland, supporting the Eat & Drink guide, maintaining and distributing the West Gippsland Food Touring Map, and contributing to targeted marketing activities that promote local operators and experiences.
This work supports local farmers and small businesses while strengthening West Gippsland’s profile as a food and tourism destination, and provides a foundation for future tourism opportunities across the region.
To develop a network and partnerships for businesses within our local community in the West Gippsland region, specially focussing on the railway townships between Nar Nar Goon and Bunyip. Engage local businesses and key community organisations to develop and execute plans which enhance the local economy. Provide a forum that enhances small business development and mentoring opportunities.
— WGPA Mission
West Gippsland Progress Association is building a prosperous region for the Railway townships between Nar Nar Goon to Bunyip and surrounding areas.
Discover West Gippsland
Come visit & explore West Gippsland
There are so many hidden gems that are waiting to be discovered in West Gippsland.
From picturesque views atop of Mt. Cannibal, bushwalking in Bunyip State Park, wine tasting at one of the local wineries, grabbing a bite to eat with friends at many of the trendy cafes or relaxing with a drink in a beer garden at one of the pubs. West Gippsland is somewhere new to explore and less than an hours’ drive from Melbourne.
West Gippsland Progress Association Values
HONEST OPTIMISTIC WELCOMING
GIPPSLAND REGION ALIGNED
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
