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The Gippsland region is one of many areas currently affected by the unprecedented bushfires sweeping much of Australia. Tragically, the terrible losses these communities are experiencing are compounded by the loss of vital income from tourism, as travellers cancel their plans during what would normally be peak season. This loss of economic activity can hinder attempts at recovery long after the fires themselves are gone.

However, Gippsland is a large part of Victoria, and at the time of writing the fires are confined to its easternmost regions. There are vast parts of it that haven’t been touched, including some of its most beautiful areas. Central