Dumbalk is a town in the South Gippsland region
of Victoria, Australia. Dumbalk lies at the heart of
the South Gippsland dairy industry, centered in the
Tarwin Valley, featuring lush green pastures most
of the year around. The word Dumbalk is of
Aboriginal origin; it means winter frost and rain,
referring to high local rainfall.
Dumbalk features a general store and cafe as well
as a farming hardware store.
Recreational activities include local campdrafts,
football, netball, cricket and regular dances in the
town hall. It is served by a school bus route.