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 […]
Gabo Island
Gabo Island is rich in cultural history. This haven for plants and animals offers stunning landscapes with magnificent views of Croajingolong National Park. The lighthouse was constructed from 1858 to 1862 using the distinctive pink granite found on the island and is the only operating island lighthouse in Victoria. Tours of the 47-metre high structure […]
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 […]
Errinundra National Park
Errinundra National Park offers tranquil walks and scenic drives. It preserves the largest remaining stand of cool temperate rainforest in Victoria as well as ancient tall, wet eucalypt forests. The majority of the park is accessible only in the drier months. In winter, rain and snow generally make the unsealed roads impassable. Things to do […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
