Your stay — Connells Motel
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Emergency Contacts
TraralgonFor all emergencies in Australia, dial 000. For non-urgent police matters in Traralgon, call the local station on 03 5173 1500. For health advice, call Nurse-on-Call at 1300 606 024.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Traralgon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Connells Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Best Western Governor Gipps Motor Inn → Traralgon city centre or railway station
💡 Call Traralgon Taxis on 1300 663 777 – meter runs from hotel driveway. Cheaper than ride-share for short hops. Cash worked fine last time.
Traralgon Railway Station → Southern Cross Station, Melbourne
💡 Buy via PTV app or station machine for cheaper fare. Sit left side heading to Melbourne for best views of Latrobe Valley. No airport stop – you'll need a change at Southern Cross for SkyBus.
Best Western Governor Gipps Motor Inn (on Princes Drive) → Traralgon Plaza or town centre
💡 Route 1 stops right outside the motel. Get the PTV app for real-time tracking. No Sunday service – fallback to taxi or walk (30 mins straight down Princes Drive).
Traralgon Railway Station → Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
💡 Book online via V/Line website in advance; direct coach avoids train change. Gets busy Friday afternoons. Exit bus at Melbourne Airport stop (not Southern Cross station).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Connells Motel?
Check-in at Connells Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Traralgon
💡 Start at the Kay Street bridge for the prettiest section - under huge old eucalypts, and with benches overlooking the water.
💡 Entry is free, but the gift shop sells affordable prints and ceramics from Gippsland makers - a good spot for souvenirs.
💡 Go early - the best fruit and sourdough sells out by 9am. Bring cash as some stalls don't take cards.
💡 Check if the miniature train is running - weekend mornings often have rides for a small gold coin donation.
💡 Late afternoon is best for birdwatching - pelicans and black swans gather near the water's edge.