The businesses you support today help shape the East Gippsland you’ll enjoy tomorrow. Every purchase helps keep our communities vibrant, connected and thriving.
Local purchases support East Gippsland businesses, local wages, local suppliers and more local spending before that money leaves the region.
From guided adventures in the great outdoors, to locally made art, a new outfit, a group dinner or the chore ticked off their list that shows you care – East Gippsland businesses have you covered.
Love local? You`re going to love what`s coming next. 💚
The 2026 Buy Local Campaign is almost here, celebrating the incredible businesses, makers, retailers and communities that keep East Gippsland thriving.
Shop local, discover hidden gems and be in with a chance to win.
Stay tuned. More details are coming soon.
#BuyLocal #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #EastGippslandProud
Coming to Lakes Entrance this weekend for the Running Festival with @lakesentrance.run?
Once your race is done, make some time for fish and chips by the water, a stroll across the footbridge, a coffee overlooking the lakes, a walk on Ninety Mile Beach, or a well-earned recovery session at the sauna or nearby hot springs.
We`ve pulled together our favourite things to do, eat and explore so you can make the most of your time in East Gippsland.
Check out our Lakes Entrance guide via the link in bio.
#VisitEastGippsland #LakesEntrance #EastGippsland #RunLocal #ExploreVictoria #Gippsland
A cabin in the bush. A cottage by the river. A tiny home beneath some of the darkest skies in Victoria.
If your idea of a getaway involves fresh air, fewer people and a little room to breathe, these unique East Gippsland stays might be exactly what you`re looking for.
Explore them all via the link in bio.
#VisitEastGippsland #EastGippsland #LoveEastGippsland #WeekendEscape #UniqueAccommodation
There’s something satisfying about seeing East Gippsland at bike pace.
One minute you`re enjoying the views at Stony Creek Trestle Bridge, the next you`re jumping off the bikes in Bruthen for a bakery stop and talking about your next pie break in Nicholson.
Whether you`re planning to ride a section or tackling the full length in a multi-day adventure, our guide to the East Gippsland Rail Trail has everything you need to get rolling.
Read the article via the link in bio.
#VisitEastGippsland #EastGippslandRailTrail #CyclingVictoria #ExploreVictoria
The big fish stories are getting harder to top in East Gippsland 🎣
Since September, when local anglers Ricky Grech from Lakes Charter Fishing and his son Oliver hauled in a 154kg tuna offshore from Lakes Entrance, the action has continued to escalate.
This weekend, a crew from the Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club landed an astonishing 231kg Pacific bluefin tuna - one of many over 200kg in the past few weeks.
With CSIRO confirming the fish are Pacific bluefin tuna, East Gippsland is making waves as one of Australia`s most exciting fishing destinations.
For anglers chasing the catch of a lifetime, East Gippsland is the place to be.
#EastGippsland #bluefintuna #pacificbluefintuna #LakesEntrance #fishingvictoria
Looking for a reason to get outside and explore? 🌿
Whether you’re visiting the Swifts Creek area, live nearby, love discovering new walking and riding routes, or haven’t been on a walk in a while, the Swifts Creek and Surround Walks and Rides map is a great place to start.
Explore the area’s natural beauty, find a new favourite route and enjoy a different view of the region. 🚶♀️🚴
The map was created by local volunteers, with cartographer Alex Hotchin, and funded by Swifts Creek Future through the Victorian Government’s Forestry Transition Fund.
Have a look, share it with a friend and plan your next adventure around Swifts Creek!
#SwiftsCreek #EastGippsland #VisitEastGippsland #ExploreVictoria #WalkingTrails #GetOutside #ExploreLocal #LoveWalking
Is your tourism business listed on ATDW?
Whether you’re new to ATDW or need to update your existing profile, this free webinar is a great place to start.
Join Visit Victoria’s ATDW team for practical guidance on creating or renewing your profile, tips to help you make the most of it, and a live Q&A to get your questions answered.
📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 10:00–10:45 am
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
Open to Victorian tourism operators and industry staff.
Register through Visit Victoria’s ATDW Training page. Search “Visit Victoria ATDW training” to find the page and book your place
#TourismOperators #VisitVictoria #TourismIndustry #EastGippsland
🐬 Burrunan Watch is back this spring with @marinemammalfoundation
Want to contribute to important dolphin research and marine conservation across the Gippsland Lakes?
Join the Marine Mammal Foundation at Bullock Island this weekend and learn how to record and report Burrunan dolphin and other marine mammal sightings, as well as vessel movements across the Gippsland Lakes.
📅 Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October
⏰ Sessions: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
📍 Bullock Island, Lakes Entrance
All ages are welcome, but participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Places are limited and bookings are essential.
🎟️ Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gippsland-lakes-burrunan-watch-spring-2026-tickets-2001429516561
Please note: This is a citizen-science activity, not a dolphin sightseeing event.
#VisitEastGippsland #BurrunanWatch #LakesEntrance #GippslandLakes #CitizenScience #MarineConservation
Explore an ancient limestone wonderland at Buchan Caves ✨.
Beneath the unsuspecting forest floor 🍃 of a scenic valley lies an enchanting system of limestone formations known as the Buchan Caves. The labyrinthine network is one of Australia’s most spectacular, rich in colour and adorned with still pools 💧and a mesmerising latticework of towers.
Join a guided tour through the famous Royal Cave or Fairy Cave. Royal Cave is known for its glassy calcite-rimmed pools 💧, while Fairy Cave is laced with intricate stalactites and stalagmites, complete with ornate chambers that feel straight out of another world 🌌.
Above ground, peaceful reserve walks 🚶➡️, picnic spots and native wildlife make it easy to spend a full day exploring 🌳.
📍 Buchan
🚙 4:20 hours drive east of Melbourne
📷 @glennostagram
Image description: a cave chamber filled with dramatic limestone stalactites and stalagmites, illuminated by warm lighting.
#VisitGippsland #VisitVictoria #VisitEastGippsland #VisitBuchan #BuchanCaves
Discover the wild beauty of Cape Conran 🌿, where rugged coastline, sweeping beaches and native bushland come together in one unforgettable East Gippsland escape 🌊. With vast stretches of sand 🏖️ and untamed ocean views, it’s the kind of place that feels a world away.
Explore coastal tracks like the Estuary View Walk 🚶➡️, wander along shores like East Cape and West Cape, or simply find your own quiet spot to take it all in. Along the way, connect with culture and history, with Cape Conran forming part of the Bataluk Cultural Trail, where shell middens 🐚 and interpretive signage offer insight into the deep connection of the Gunaikurnai people to this coastline.
📍 Cape Conran
🚙 1 hour east of Lakes Entrance, 4 hours east of Melbourne
📷 @steph.off.track
Image description: a wooden boardwalk leading down to a golden sandy beach, with clear blue ocean and rocky headlands under a bright sky
#VisitGippsland #VisitVictoria #VisitEastGippsland #VisitCapeConran
The road trip to the snow ❄️ is just as memorable as the destination.
Nestled along the Great Alpine Road 🚘, Omeo is the perfect base for a Mt Hotham adventure, offering affordable accommodation, country hospitality and an easy drive to the slopes 🎿. Better yet, the journey winds through some of Australia`s most spectacular alpine and Gippsland scenery 🌿.
Omeo makes a great winter getaway 🧣, why not stretch the adventure a little longer?
🚗 Melbourne to Omeo = 5 hours
+ 1:10 hours > Buchan Caves
+ 0:33 hours > Den of Nargun
+ 0:35 hours > Gippsland Lakes (Lakes Entrance)
Whether you`re chasing fresh snow, mountain views or a scenic road trip packed with hidden gems, Omeo is the gateway to an unforgettable Gippsland winter.
#VisitGippsland #VisitVictoria #VisitEastGippsland #VisitOmeo #GreatAlpineRoad
East Gippsland is one of those destinations that keeps surprising you. From the tranquil waterways of the Gippsland Lakes ⛵ to rugged coastal landscapes and some of the most pristine beaches 🏖️, every stop offers a new adventure.
Spot wild koalas 🐨 on Raymond Island after a short ferry ride from Paynesville, then slow the pace with a rejuvenating soak ♨️ at @metunghotsprings overlooking the Gippsland Lakes. Venture further east to Cape Conran Coastal Park, where scenic walking trails weave through banksia woodlands 🌿 to secluded beaches, rock pools and the spectacular Salmon Rocks.
Round out your road trip in Mallacoota by hiring a boat 🚣♀️ to explore the vast lake system, then swap the water for sand as you discover hidden beaches, striking rock formations and crystal-clear coves along this unspoilt stretch of coastline 🌊.
📍 Across East Gippsland
🎥 @sallysees
Image description: A collection of East Gippsland experiences showcasing Raymond Island`s wild koalas, the tranquil Metung Hot Springs, Cape Conran`s rugged coastline, boating on the Mallacoota Inlet and the region`s pristine beaches.
#VisitGippsland #VisitVictoria #VisitEastGippsland #VisitPaynesville #VisitRaymondIsland #VisitMetung #VisitCapeConran #VisitMarlo #VisitMallacoota
