The Iron Vine Restaurant

The Iron Vine Restaurant, set along Bairnsdale’s historic Main Street, blends rustic charm with a refined, welcoming atmosphere. Exposed brickwork, timber accents and soft lighting create an inviting space that feels both intimate and vibrant. The menu is shaped by regional produce, celebrating the freshness of East Gippsland’s fields, waters and farms, while the bar […]

Rhonda Gray, Loose Company

The special opening event is free. Painted in acrylics, Rhonda’s works range from large canvases to intimate small-scale pieces. bright colours and a playful edge sit within a distinctly stylistic approach. This exhibition spans imagery from parrots to people, unified by contemporary sensibility, bold surface treatment, and lightly quirky visual language.

Our Metung Stays – Lakeview Retreat Metung

Lakeview Retreat Metung is a coastal inspired, two bedroom luxury cabin situated on a quiet corner of the headland, with stunning views of Lake King. Located moments from the Metung Country Club and Hot Springs, minutes from the Metung village is close enough to town for supplies yet secluded enough to enjoy a getaway from […]

East Gippsland Distillery

Located in Swan Reach along the beautiful Tambo River, East Gippsland Distillery, formerly Logan’s Micro Distillery, is a passion-driven artisan distillery that truly celebrates the region. They strive to be an authentic local gem that perfectly captures the fresh air, rolling hills and community spirit of East Gippsland. They are a genuine grain-to-glass operation, meaning […]

Australian Wood Design Exhibition

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of timber artistry at the Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2026 this autumn. Plan your visit to Orbost and experience the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and sustainable beauty of Australian wood design as it unfolds in this unique and inspiring exhibition. Featuring pieces across many woodcraft skill areas – furniture, giftware, turning, […]

Lakes Entrance LEGO Brick Show

Playwell Events are excited to be heading to Lakes Entrance these January holidays to showcase their amazing LEGO exhibition. The Mechanics Institute Hall will be packed with themed tables showcasing intricate, fan-built LEGO models—from pop culture to fantasy and everything in between, there will be something for everyone. They will also have our ever-popular play […]

Country House Retreat

Country House Retreat offers an unforgettable country escape, perfectly situated between Lakes Entrance and Metung in the Gippsland Lakes region, close to Metung Hot Springs. Set on 50 acres of gentle sloping farm pastures and native bush, the spacious four-bedroom house sleeps up to 10 people comfortably, ideal for one or two families, friends or […]

Finer Things Small Scale Artworks

A group exhibition featuring small scale artwork by renowned Gippsland artists. Artworks explore colour schemes and materials inspired by earthy tones, botanical palettes, organic textures, and black-and-white interpretations. Featured artists include Lesley Duxbury, Jill Hermans, Deirdre Jack, Josephine Jakobi, Daniel Jenkins, Klara Jones, Nadine Lineham, Glenys Mann, Frank Mesaric, Luke Mongta, John Mutsaers, Jenny Peterson, […]

Waterfront Retreat At Wattle Point

Waterfront Retreat At Wattle Point is situated on the Banks of Lake Victoria and is only 15 minutes from Paynesville. Waterfront Retreat offers 19 fully self-contained lodges ranging from one to four bedrooms with private balconies complete with your own barbecue. Lodges have either bush or water views and come complete with linen and fully […]

Jennifer Mullett – Overview, Assemblage, Cultural Fusion

Jennifer’s work is a re-connection to personal memories and experiences and a representation of identity that explores the symbolism used in paintings, artifacts and storytelling of the Gunaikurnai, Bidawal and Ngarigu peoples. Jennifer’s work is held in public galleries and museums, including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria and Koorie Heritage […]

Aerial photograph of an estuary mouth where a Gippsland Lakes meets the ocean at Lakes Entrance, featuring a sandy beach and a long sandspit - The Ninety Mile Beach. The image shows jetties extending into the sea, lush green vegetation along the shoreline, and multiple channels of blue water weaving through low-lying islands and sandbanks.

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Great Snowy River Country Walks

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A Rider’s Guide to the East Gippsland Rail Trail

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