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 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 and […]

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 […]