East Gippsland acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and the Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.
Get amongst the locals
You don’t need a reason to visit East Gippsland, but when you can feast at a Wild Harvest, dance in the street at a Festival or nail a PB at one of our Mountain Bike Trails, Experiencing one of our events will take your visit to a new level.
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Adelaide MacPherson, East of Alice
East of Alice is Adelaide McPherson's recent print and painting artwork created from small plein air studies at the East Macdonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory. “My artworks are intended to evoke a sense of place, textures, rhythm and energy is my interest rather than realistic depictions.” I...
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Nathan 'Whippy' Griggs Entertainment Extravaganza at Metung
Get set for a cracking good time at Metung this summer! The team have an afternoon/evening of family friendly entertainment lined up including the awesome Nathan “Whippy” Griggs, Guinness World Record Holder, who will be putting on his fantastic 'Aussie Banter Whip Cracking Show' on the Metung Vil...
Sporting Events
Summer of Surf Lakes Entrance
Destination Gippsland, East Gippsland Council and Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance proudly present the Final Victorian event of the 2023/24 Summer of Surf Series, showcasing the fittest athletes in Australia racing in the surf. Open to all comers, and a great attraction for visitors and spectators ...
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Paynesville Classic Boat Rally and Maritime Festival
The Paynesville Classic Boat Rally and Maritime Festival offers a weekend of maritime marvels for all ages. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Gippsland Lakes, this free family event promises a celebration of maritime history and excitement. Highlights include a tall ship, the Coral Trekker, ...
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Opera by the Lakes
Gippsland Opera proudly present Opera by the Lakes at Nyerimilang Heritage Park. Nyerimilang is a beautiful National Park with stunning views over the largest lake system in the Southern Hemisphere set in a natural amphitheatre. International and Opera Australia singers performing at this event in...
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East Gippsland Winter Festival
Experience how locals winter in East Gippsland as the region comes alive in a festival of light, food, music, art and culture. Featuring more than 100 plus spectacular events right across the region, the East Gippsland Winter Festival presents one of the largest and most diverse winter festival pro...
