Histroy of Fish Creek - Fish Creek was a railway station on the South Gippsland line in South Gippsland, Victoria. The station was opened during the 1890s operated until 1991 when the line to Barry Beach servicing the oil fields in Bass Strait was closed, the line was then dismantled and turned into the Great Southern Rail Trail. - Fish Creek contained a rather extensive goods yard, all of which now has been demolished. The remaining platform is still in good condition. - The Post Office opened on 6 October 1890 The Town Today - It has an unusually high number of art and craft shops, catering to tourists who pass through the town on their way to Wilson's Promontory. - Fish Creek Memorial Hall, built in 1930, is under threat of demolition. Some of the local residents are attempting to save it, by raising funds through sales from an impromptu opportunity shop (charity shop) that they have set up in the hall. - The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Alberton Football League. - The town is home to one of Australia's Big Things, the Big Dead Fish. *Information on history and the town today has been taken from Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia (online). Town Facilities * Internet * * Roo Fuel/ Greenbaron Takeaway - 2 Falls Road * Petrol Station * * Fish Creek Moters (Mobil) - Foster Road * Supermarket/General Store * Fish Creek Supermarket - 25 Falls Road Quick facts - Population approximately 200 - Location 165 kilometres south-east of Melbourne Activities and attractions See "Things to see and do" Section for further details - Great Southern Rail Trail. - Basia Mille vineyard, olive grove & boutique accommodation. - Quirky cafes. - Local galleries. - Local Wineries - Lookouts How to get there Fish Creek is located approximately 165 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, around two hours travel along the South Gippsland Highway. Turn off at Meeniyan or access from Foster and take in the exquisite views on offer at Hoddle Lookout. Vline bus services available for travel, see "Location" section for details.