Living in Foster

Set in the heart of South Gippsland, Foster offers a relaxed and affordable lifestyle for professionals and families. Located around 2.5 hours from Melbourne, it provides a peaceful rural setting while remaining connected to the broader region.

The town has a well-regarded local school, access to public transport connecting to other South Gippsland towns, and a strong sense of community. With nearby beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities, along with cafés, local shops, and weekend destinations, Foster offers a balanced lifestyle where work, family, and time outdoors all come together.

"One of the great things about working at South Gippsland Hopsital is not just the sense of community and teamwork, but also the fact that if I finish work on time, I could be out of the hospital by 4.00 pm and in the water by 4.30 pm..."

Antoun
GP Doctor & Keen Surfer

Places to visit and things to do in and around Foster

Visit Travel Victoria to see images of Foster and surrounds.

Visit the Foster website to find our about events in Foster.

Beautiful Whisky Bay at Wilsons Promontory, showing the surf coming in on the white sandy beach, and some large rocks and native vegetation.

Whisky Bay, at Wilsons Promontory - near Foster

Main street of Foster in Victoria showing the road, cars and shops.

A section of Main Street, Foster