Tucked deep in Victoria’s spectacular high country, Licola Wilderness Village is where riverside calm meets wild alpine adventure. Set right on the banks of the Macalister River and roughly 4 hours from Melbourne, this hidden gem sits at the gateway to the breathtaking Victorian Alpine National Park, a region known for its towering ranges, fresh mountain air, and endless outdoor experiences.
This is not your average getaway. Licola is a place where groups come together, kids explore wide-open spaces, and nature takes centre stage. Owned and operated by the Lions Clubs of Victoria, the village has a proud 50-year history welcoming families, school groups, sporting clubs, faith communities, and travellers looking for something refreshingly different.
Accommodation includes 16 self-contained cabins designed for simple, group-friendly stays. Each cabin features bunk-style bedrooms, private bathrooms with hot showers, and a handy kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, and cutlery. Indoor and outdoor living spaces make it easy to gather, relax, and soak up the surrounds.
Outside the cabins, the village comes alive with shared BBQ and self-catering kitchen areas, a seasonal swimming pool (perfect for summer stays), a mini-golf course for friendly competition, and a fire pit area made for storytelling under star-filled skies (BYO wood).
More than a place to stay, Licola is an experience where the river runs close, the mountains rise around you, and every moment feels a little more connected to nature, adventure, and each other.
Getting to Licola Wilderness Village
Licola Wilderness Village is approximately a 4-hour drive from Melbourne CBD. Head east on the Monash Freeway (M1), continuing onto the Princes Freeway toward Traralgon. From Traralgon, follow the signs to Heyfield, then continue along Licola Road through beautiful Gippsland River country. As you enter Licola township, follow Jamieson Road into the village nestled beside the Macalister River at the gateway to the high country.
