The Slipway Lakes Entrance
Looking for the perfect spot to relax with the whole family? Slipway is a fun and welcoming waterfront precinct in the heart of Lakes Entrance, where great food, local flavour and creativity come together. Kids will love the milkshakes from Gippsland Jersey’s cheerful dairy kiosk, while grown-ups can enjoy craft beers from Sailors Grave Brewing […]
Sailors Grave Brewing – Dunetown
In the marrow of the dunes between farm and sea lies ‘Dunetown’, Sailors Grave Brewing’s flagship brewery. With 16 artisanal beers on tap that explore a ever changing selection of styles with a diverse array of farmed and foraged ingredients that showcase the “terroir” of place and are an expression of the area’s agricultural and […]
Nicholson River Winery and Barrel Room Restaurant
Nicholson River Winery was established in 1978 and is owned and operated by Juliet and Ken Eckersley. They make small quantities of speciality wines intended to be enjoyed with food. Varieties include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah , Sangiovese and Merlot Cabernets. There are also sparkling, botrytis and preservative-free wines. The styles are more European than […]
Metung Hot Springs
The award-winning Metung Hot Springs has bathing and wellness experiences for you to explore throughout its breathtaking site overlooking the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Whether you are looking to connect with nature, someone special or yourself Metung Hot Springs has something for everyone including luxurious glamping tents for longer stays. The newly opened Lagoon Precinct with […]
Lightfoot Wines
The ancient limestone ridge, with its rich red soil, was the catalyst to establish the Myrtle Point Vineyard; driven by the unique soil structure, commitment to biological farming and their appetite to explore and build on traditional wine making. Located in a little patch of the Gippsland Lakes district, Lightfoot wines reflect their origins in […]
Howitt Park Market
This buzzing community market, run by the Rotary Club of Bairnsdale Sunrise, has up to 150 stalls with a huge variety of goods on offer. The food court is centred around a pleasant, green space to enjoy a leisurely coffee, snack or lunch. Specialised stalls offer fresh, local produce, plants and garden products, jewellery, soaps […]
East Handy Store
A truly unique degustation dining experience that showcases the regional and seasonal produce of the East Gippsland region through culinary creations to rival the country’s finest restaurants. Located in the residential streets of East Bairnsdale, the EAST Handy Store has breathed life into a once derelict and discarded Milk Bar to become a stylish, dark […]
East Gippsland Rail Trail
Location: Bairnsdale to Orbost Distance: 96 kilometres one way Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel track Grade: Level One- Suitable for beginners and children. Level Two – Suitable for most ages and fitness levels Start: Howitt Park, McEacharn Street, Bairnsdale Finish: Burn Road, Newmerella. The trail ends at Newmerella, with an off road shared pathway […]
Buchan Caves Hotel
No visit to Buchan is complete without a beer at the Buchan Caves Hotel, a Buchan institution. The historic pub was destroyed by fire in 2014, rebuilt with the support of the local community. Today the cosy pub is serving hearty meals in the bistro. Outside, weathered timber and corrugated iron walls are a nod […]
