The Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve) will reopen to visitors ahead of the Easter long weekend following months of recovery works to safely restore the park following major flooding that hit the area on Boxing Day. The reserve will open on Tuesday 26 March 2024. 

 

East Gippsland acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and the Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.

Get amongst the locals

You don’t need a reason to visit East Gippsland, but when you can feast at a Wild Harvest, dance in the street at a Festival or nail a PB at one of our Mountain Bike Trails, Experiencing one of our events will take your visit to a new level.

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Freestone Press Artists From Plein Air to Print

With Freestone Press Print-makers Gillian Kline, Judy Dorber, Maria Fitzgerald, Adelaide Macpherson and Fiona Reynolds. ​Luminous, gestural and vibrant, these monotypes and etchings, capture the transient beauty of local Briagolong landscapes and the drama of the Northern Territory. Special Openi...

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WTF: What's Their future?

Prescription for a Plastic Planet, exhibiting at East Gippsland Art Gallery, features a collaboration by Dawn Stubbs, Gail Noble, Penny Carruthers and Amanda Goodge, who united their creative minds to craft a compelling artwork bearing a powerful message. The work takes the form of a one-metre round...

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End of an Era - The Lakes Gippsland Lakes Fishermen

End of an Era: The Last Gippsland Lakes Fishermen captures the final weeks of small scale commercial fishing in the Gippsland Lakes in the lead up to the fishery’s closure in April 2020. It tells the stories of the last ten licence holders and their families, offering rare insight into the day to da...

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Sea Shepherd Community Beach clean-up

Join the Sea Shepherd Australia onshore volunteers for a community beach clean-up at Lakes Entrance! Look for the Sea Shepherd crew at the Lakes Entrance Rotunda in the green space near the Jetty. All their events are inclusive and family-friendly. Sea Shepherd Merchandise will be available on th...

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PAGE: Bizarre, Banal and Beautiful

Paper art, whether paper making, artists’ books or a myriad of surface designs, has delighted members of PAGE since it was founded by Margaret Mason in 2007. They continue to explore the delights and challenges of the world of paper, sharing and travelling together in expanding concepts and ideas.

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Dinner Plain Easter Festival

Enjoy a weekend of fun in the mountains with activities perfect for children and families. Offering free family entertainment at DP Hut on Easter Saturday, and the Grand Easter Egg Hunt featuring the Easter Bunny on Easter Sunday. Local businesses will be offering a variety of specials across the ...

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Author Talk: The Glass House

Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion are both novelists: Graeme’s Rosie Project series has sold over six million copies in forty languages and won ABIA book of the year. Anne’s five crime novels have been published in Australia and overseas, and their first joint effort, Two Steps Forward, a story of walki...

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Wild Harvest Seafood Festival

The Wild Harvest Seafood Festival was created to highlight the unique abundance and variety of seafood in East Gippsland and surrounding regions. It is a celebration of the natural fruits of the land and sea, and the Indigenous custodians that have been connected with this land for thousands of year...

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Sporting Events

Great East Rail Trail Ride -Autumn Event

Embark on a leisurely journey through the East Gippsland Rail Trail in this fully-supported event. Spanning over four days, three nights, participants will cover a comfortable distance of 120km over three riding days. Their comprehensive package includes meals, first aid support, and a backup vehicl...

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Alice Hesse - Nature Inspired Weaving

"My exhibits are an expression of the experiences in nature that have inspired my creativity. I learnt some basics of weaving from the Yolngu women of Mapuru North East Arnhemland (The Arnhem Weavers) during my time working in the community. However, most of my weaving has deviated from the traditio...

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Meralin Fawcus - Artworks with a Twist

​Meralin Fawcus lives in Metung, and has been painting since 2010. She works in water based oils, felt pen, and coloured pencil and has dabbled in lino-cut. Meralin’s background is over 45 years in the graphic design, advertising and marketing industries, working as an Art Director, Illustrator and ...

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The World of Musicals in Concert - Bairnsdale

Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Australia in 2024 featuring an all new show. The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits,...

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East Gippsland Winter Festival

Experience how locals winter in East Gippsland as the region comes alive in a festival of light, food, music, art and culture. Featuring more than 100 plus spectacular events right across the region, the East Gippsland Winter Festival presents one of the largest and most diverse winter festival pro...

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South East NOW

A group show of artists with a connection to Gunnai Kurnai Country. Includes exhibitions, artists talks, and children's workshops. There will be more details to follow. Special Opening event 5.30pm Friday 21 June. ​ Images: Ray Thomas, Barlajan the Platypus. Limited edition print Patricia Pittma...

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Medieval Winter Fire Festival

A festival of all things Medieval. Come dressed in your best medieval costume to join the fun. See flaming sword combat demos, a great fire act, medieval demonstrations, play medieval games, the duck trebuchet, good food and drinks and of course a bonfire. All backed with by live medieval music and...

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