Gippsland
Occupying Victoria’s eastern corner, Gippsland covers a vast and diverse landscape that includes unspoilt beaches, enormous lakes and immense mountain ranges. Wilsons Promontory, just three hours from Melbourne, is renowned for its stunning bush and coastal scenery and acclaimed walking trails. Central Gippsland is gourmet country, dotted with wineries, cheesemakers, farmers’ markets, and fruit and […]
Edgewater Terraces at Metung
Edgewater Terraces at Metung is amongst the ambiance of a small fishing village, surrounded by sailing boats and fishing boats bobbing gently at their moorings. Surrounded by tall gums, the terraces rise out of a garden setting on the hillside and look down on to Chinaman’s Creek as it enters Bancroft Bay. Some of the […]
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 Historical Society Historical Museum & Resource Centre
Housed in the historic former Bairnsdale College, built in 1892, the East Gippsland Historical Society displays the unique history of Bairnsdale and surrounding district within its museum and grounds. The Society maintains a large collection of archival photographs and memorabilia, with seven rooms displaying a range of items with themes including music, kitchenalia, first 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 […]
East Gippsland Art Gallery
Established in 1993, East Gippsland Art Gallery is the centre for visual arts in East Gippsland, celebrating the unique artistic spirit of the Gippsland region through a vibrant and dynamic program of art and cultural experiences for the whole family. East Gippsland Art Gallery are open to bold ideas, different ways of seeing, and championing […]
Croajingolong National Park
The majority of Croajingolong National Park remains closed due to fire, however, some visitor areas have reopened. For the latest information, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au. Named after the Aboriginal people of the area, Croajingolong National Park follows the far-eastern coastline of Victoria for 100 kilometres and features eucalypt forest, rainforest and heathland. Secluded coastal camping spots are […]
Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments Paynesville
Captains Cove offers beautiful waterfront accommodation on the Paynesville canals. The heart of the Gippsland Lakes and a protected and popular waterfront mooring for holiday and boating enthusiasts. Only a short walk to the Raymond Island Ferry where you can visit koalas in their natural habitat and an array of wildlife. Choose from 15 waterfront […]
Captains Cove Luxury Apartments
Captains Cove Luxury Apartments is conveniently based close to Paynesville’s esplanade with only a short 600-metre walk to the town centre. Boasting a total of ten two-bedroom apartments within the resort, offering ground floor, first floor and an all accessible apartment. All apartments provide guests access to their own private boat jetty, a shared heated […]
Cape Conran Nature Trail
The Cape Conran Nature Trail explores white sandy beaches, rock pools, boardwalks, banksia woodlands and lookouts. Turn off to follow the boardwalk around East Cape to Cowrie Bay where interpretive signs explain the Aboriginal significance of the coast. Climb the steps from the beach to take the trail through coastal heathland back to Sailors Grave […]
