Paynesville Classic Boat Rally and Maritime Festival

The Paynesville Classic Boat Rally and Maritime Festival returns in 2026 with a vibrant weekend of maritime heritage, classic vessels and community celebration on the beautiful Gippsland Lakes. This free, family-friendly event highlights the boats, people and stories that have shaped the region. A major highlight is the arrival of the tall ship Enterprize, offering […]

The Hilltop Hotel

The Hilltop Hotel, is an iconic country pub, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Hilltop Hotel has 17 hotel rooms, free camping, great food and nice cold beer. Everything you could ask for after a day riding the trails, skiing some runs, fishing, hunting, rafting or generally enjoying all that Omeo has to offer.

Omeo Mountain Bike Park

Discover Omeo Mountain Bike Park – Victoria’s Premier MTB Destination. A Park Built on Passion and Community. Omeo Mountain Bike Park is more than just a top-tier riding destination — it’s the result of a passionate community effort to transform the historic town of Omeo, Victoria, into a hub for adventure tourism. Developed as part […]

Bairnsdale International Hotel

Bairnsdale International is located in the Gippsland Lakes district, a true playground with a myriad of aquatic activities, including fishing, sailing and water skiing, as well as hiking and nature walks. Just 3.5 hours from Melbourne, this hotel consists of 50 well-appointed rooms and apartments, a restaurant specialising in Australian cuisines, one bar, one modern […]

Stay at Metung Hot Springs

Set on a natural undulating site overlooking the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, Metung Hot Springs, Victoria’s new wellness destination is open. Start planning your tranquil hot springs experience today. Premium lagoon-side safari-style glamping tents complete with private bathing facilities await guests. Each tent features: Luxuriously appointed furnishings and finishes, king-size four-poster bed and private ensuite. Private […]

Grand Terminus Hotel

A haven to rest and recharge Designed to be minimalistic, modern yet warm, the 12 beautifully refurbished rooms are perfect for you to unwind and relax in. All rooms are styled with timber furnishing and complemented by tasteful decorations and art. Generous-sized windows keep the space awash with natural light, while offering charming views of […]

Gipsy Point Lodge and Cottages

Gipsy Point Lodge is a tranquil retreat with a licensed restaurant (selected days) in a unique and unspoiled natural environment, abounding in bird and animal life. Situated at the junction of the Genoa and Wallagaraugh Rivers. Gipsy Point Lodge offers both well-appointed guest rooms with views of river and garden views and three self-contained cottage […]

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 […]

Aboriginal Art Gallery at Forestec

The Aboriginal Art Gallery at Forestec offers a wide range of artworks from many talented Aboriginal artists living, working and practicing culture across the region. Situated in Kalimna West, East Gippsland it is a warm and engaging space that offers visitors an opportunity to feel the connection that Traditional Owners have to Country and culture.

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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A Rider’s Guide to the East Gippsland Rail Trail

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