Big Bears Donuts
Big Bears Donuts serve filled and decorated donuts, made fresh each day in the shop. With over 25 flavours made each day, there’s something for everyone at Big Bears Donuts. Check out their Facebook page for their specials.
The Riversleigh
A sense of tranquil relaxation so close to the town centre. Stay at The Riversleigh to enjoy the warmth of a country hotel combined with the luxury you expect from contemporary boutique accommodation. Located in the heart of Bairnsdale’s central business district on a quiet street over-looking the Mitchell River, The Riversleigh features elegant period […]
My Leonard Cohen – Bairnsdale
D’Arrietta and his band provide gutsy and arresting interpretations of Cohen’s powerful works, framed by a personal narrative. The stories give an insight into Cohen’s life and the motivations behind the songs, with a sprinkling of laconic humour. Few bodies of musical work rouse, seduce and are of such great solace as that of the […]
East Gippsland Winter Festival Fundraising Soiree
Round up your crew for the East Gippsland Winter Festival Fundraising Soiree at the Metung Country Club. The 2026 Festival Program will be launching on the night, so if you’re keen to be one of the first to see what’s in store for Winter ’26, make sure you’re there. Several of East Gippsland’s finest eateries […]
Canoes Plus Adventure Experience
Canoes Plus Adventure Experience Wilderness Kayaking trips are fantastic for the beginner seeking to paddle for the first time or an experienced adventurer looking to refine your technique. Canoes Plus offer a range of courses and wilderness trips designed to meet your every need. From day trips, guided wilderness discovery to gourmet weekends, on the […]
Velta Fellowes – Where is Foster?
Velta Fellowes’ work begins with a flower seed that blossoms into digital landscapes of flowers. Through photography and art, she transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Her cat, Foster, is her muse, often hidden within these floral worlds. The series Where Is Foster invites viewers to pause, search, and delight in the unexpected, reminding you […]
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 […]
Stony Creek Trestle Bridge
The scenic Stony Creek Trestle Bridge is just off the Princes Highway between Nowa Nowa and Lakes Entrance, four hours drive east of Melbourne. At 276 metres long and 20 metres high, it is one of the largest standing bridges of its kind in Victoria. This iconic and heritage-listed bridge was built in 1916 when […]
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.
Pet Pride – Photographic Exhibition
Celebrating diversity, inclusion and unconditional love. ​ The community is invited to help fill the gallery with colour, joy and a whole lot of personality. Pet Pride is a community photo exhibition celebrating diversity, inclusion and unconditional love – as seen through the eyes (and paws, hooves, claws or scales) of our pets. Gippsland Lakes […]
