Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has officially launched the 2027 #lovegippsland calendar competition and is encouraging locals to dust off their cameras and share their best images of the region.
Now in its 15th year, the popular annual photography competition celebrates the people, places and landscapes that make Gippsland one of Australia’s most spectacular regions, with prizes on offer for the best entries.
Mr Chester said this year’s theme, “My Gippsland”, invites photographers to showcase the region’s natural beauty, character and diversity.
“I love Gippsland, and this calendar showcases the very best our region has to offer,” Mr Chester said.
“Whether it’s our stunning coastline, rivers, lakes, mountains, rolling farmland, historic buildings or the diverse animal life that make Gippsland such a special place to live, work and visit, I encourage everyone to get involved.
“Each year I am amazed by both the quality and quantity of entries, and I look forward to seeing another incredible collection of photographs from right across Gippsland.”
Thirteen photographs will be selected for inclusion in the 2027 #lovegippsland calendar, including one image to feature on the front cover.
More than 30,000 free calendars will be distributed throughout Gippsland at the end of the year, showcasing local photography in homes, businesses and community organisations across the region.
The photographers behind the three best entries will each receive a hamper featuring local Gippsland products.
Entries close at 5pm on Friday, September 25, 2026, with a maximum of two entries permitted per person.
Photographs must be landscape-oriented and submitted at a minimum file size of 4MB and a maximum of 10MB. Images selected for the calendar must be available at a resolution of at least 300 DPI.
Entrants should provide their name, hometown, contact details, image location and a photo caption.
For competition details or to submit an entry, visit www.darrenchester.com.au
