Liz Bell ANYONE thinking about holidaying at some of the Wellington Shire’s popular tourism spots for Easter have probably left their planning too late, with lack of availability reflecting a post-lockdown travel frenzy. The regional tourism boom has been helped by the state government’s travel voucher scheme, which has resulted in thousands of Victorians snaffling $200 vouchers since they were first made available in December 2020. So far, more than 11,000 travel vouchers have been redeemed in Gippsland, according to Destination Gippsland, with at least $4.7 million spent by tourists in Phillip Island and greater Gippsland. But vouchers or no vouchers, holiday makers are choosing Gippsland as their destination of choice.