Sail Safari
Sail Safari has been operating Sailing Charters on the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria for the past 20 years, offering a variety of experiences. From a full ‘learning to sail’ adventure to a more relaxed canal cruise around the Paynesville estate. The Victorian, Gippsland Lakes region of Paynesville is a comfortable 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne (also […]
Ride the Koalas
Ride the Koalas operates a fleet of two and four-seater surrey bikes for hire on Raymond Island’s Koala Trail. The island is a natural paradise just waiting to be discovered. Koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, all manner of birdlife and beautiful flora, including rare orchids, can be seen in abundance. The best way to see all […]
Point Hicks Marine National Park
Point Hicks Marine National Park is located alongside Croajingolong National Park in East Gippsland. The granite cliffs of Point Hicks beautifully frame the marine park which represents Victoria’s far-eastern marine environment. Within the waters one can discover a range of habitats including granite subtidal reef, intertidal rock platforms and offshore sands. The seafloor drops away […]
Raymond Island Koala Trail
For nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the Raymond Island Koala Trail is the perfect place to visit and spot wild koalas in their natural habitat. Raymond Island is in the Gippsland Lakes opposite the village of Paynesville. Follow the signs to the car park in Paynesville, then take a short walk to the Raymond Island […]
PNL 4WDriving – Bairnsdale
Come and experience four wheel driving the right way, with PNL 4WDriving, where safety, skill and respect for the environment come first. Build real confidence in your driving ability and your vehicle’s capability, so you can explore the places you’ve always wanted to visit safely and responsibly. As a Registered Training Organisation, PNL 4WDriving can […]
Peels Cruises
Peels Cruises have three cruise boats – the Stormbird, the Seabird and the Thunderbird. All 3 boats have undercover seating, and toilet facilities, the Seabird and Thunderbird also have outdoor seating and view decks. and a kiosk/bar on board. We several different cruising options available, including a cruise to Metung with a 2-course lunch at […]
Paynesville Community Craft Centre
The Paynesville Community Craft Centre cottage is located on the foreshore of Lake Victoria, Paynesville, selling locally hand-crafted goods, local souvenirs, knitted and crocheted hats, beanies, mittens, babywear, toys, cards, jewellery and giftware. They are a local community group and the profit generated is donated back to the local community.
Orbost Arts Centre
The Orbost Arts Centre delivers an ongoing arts program that nurtures regional creativity and presents wood design, visual arts and performing arts to Orbost, surrounding communities and visitors to the Far East Gippsland area. Their permanent collection is made up of pieces acquired from the Australian Wood Design Exhibition shows over the past 20 years. […]
Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Nyerimilang Homestead is set among semi-formal gardens on a cliff top above the beautiful Gippsland Lakes. Perfect picnic spots are surrounded by garden and scenic walks meander along bush and farm tracks, past Kurrajong trees, wetland areas and through the East Gippsland Indigenous Plant Garden. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many […]
Mitchell River Walking Track
From river to gorge top, the semi-remote Mitchell River Walking Track follows the west bank of the river downstream from Angusvale through the Den of Nargun gorge, which is lined with remnants of temperate rainforest. There are spectacular views from the river to the top of the gorge. Location: Mitchell River National Park Distance: 18 […]
