Pakenham is located in the Gippsland region of Victoria. The climate is temperate with cool to cold winters and mild to hot summers. You can visit the Gippsland Lakes or the beautiful Ninety Mile Beach or take a trip to Phillip Island to see the unique penguins.  The area has snow fields, wilderness, wineries, rainforests, industrial areas, broad farm land, surf beaches, fresh water lakes, national and coastal parks.