The History of the Shrine Travelling Exhibition is touring regional Victorian centres from 2006 to 2009. Over 20 leading institutions are hosting this important exhibition which aims to connect all Victorians to the Shrine of Remembrance. The exhibition features information panels, archival photographs and audiovisual material. It traces the Shrine’s fascinating history from concept to construction through to its role as a contemporary commemorative and interactive learning space. The Shrine exhibition will be in Bairnsdale through June and July.
Our region is keen to showcase its competitive advantages to you, and the East Gippsland Shire Economic Development Unit (see the link below) is your one-stop-shop for assistance. If you need information on potential investment opportunities, research and statistics, value adding, new technology application or even support with funding applications we will be pleased to assist you and help you facilitate your project.
East Gippsland’s climate and environment are just about perfect. Coastal areas are blessed with a Mediterranean-like climate – warm summers and mild winters, and a more alpine climate exists in our ‘High Country’. Mean daily maximums in the commercial centre of Bairnsdale range between 15° and 25° Celsius, and minimums between 3.8° to13.7° Celsius – what could be more favourable? And with rainfall averaging between 600mm-900mm in many parts of the region it’s no wonder that agriculture and horticulture thrive here.
East Gippsland is renowned for its wonderful environment including pristine lakes and rivers, snow capped mountains and far-reaching coastal wilderness. These outstanding natural assets are a drawcard not only to over almost 1.1 million visitors annually, but to an increasing influx of new residents seeking the ‘good life’.
An extensive infrastructure grid exists across the region which spans 22,000 square kilometres in eastern Victoria. We are ideally situated between Australia’s two major commercial hubs and ports in Melbourne and Sydney. And with a world class road network offering easy access to both, as well as to the Nations’ capital Canberra, freighting by road is easy and efficient.
All main utilities are available including power and gas (LPG supply extensive, natural gas supply limited), together with high quality telecommunications. Mobile phone coverage and broadband is accessible in most of the region.
East Gippsland offers a quality lifestyle and the workforce in the region is stable and plentiful. Affordable housing and good community facilities and support all contribute to a very desirable quality of life.
There are many other advantages making East Gippsland the right place to be your business base – the strength and stability of existing businesses will attest to this. And coupled with our natural environment, great infrastructure and community support programs our region can provide you with the opportunity to seize and realise your true business potential.
The coastal region stretching from Lake Tyers in East Gippsland to Mimosa Rocks National Park in Southern New South Wales and inland towards Bombala was recently presented under the name Australia’s Coastal Wilderness to international tourism and travel representatives at a trade show in Perth. Held at the Australian Tourism Exchange the conference was attended by East Gippsland Mayor, Cr Mendy Urie, CEO Steve Kozlowski and Shire economic development and tourism coordinator Phil Rickards who is chair of the steering committee for Australia’s Coastal Wilderness.
Mr Rickards said the launch that was part of the National Landscapes Program signalled a new era for tourism in East Gippsland and Southern New South Wales.
“Devised by Tourism Australia and Parks Australia, the program was designed to identify the best of Australia’s natural and cultural landscapes that are inspirational destinations in their own right and that transcend borders and boundaries,” he said.
“The landscapes also include Australia’s Red Centre, the Australian Alps, Kakadu, Flinders Ranges, the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s Green Cauldron (Mt Warning and surrounding areas inland from Byron Bay and the Gold Coast) and the Greater Blue Mountains.
“These landscapes are to be marketed to the global audience known as Experience Seekers who want to get off the beaten track and immerse themselves in Australian nature and culture.”
Mr Rickards said that from a marketing point of view, two of East Gippsland’s most spectacular natural assets, the High Country and parts of the beautiful coastal region would be now promoted internationally alongside other national icons under a high profile brand.
“The other great benefit of the program is that it encourages stakeholders including land managers, tourism agencies, local government and industry to work closely together for the conservation of Australia’s outstanding natural and cultural experiences.”
Cr Urie said the name chosen for the coastal region - Australia’s Coastal Wilderness – made the statement that we have a world-class destination right here in our own back yard.
“Although there are other coastal wilderness areas around Australia our wilderness area is distinguished by its accessibility to visitors coming from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra and its proximity to unique communities including Mallacoota, Bemm River and Eden that that are bases for exploring spectacular lakes, rivers, forests and beaches.
In addtition, the linkage between the two National Landscapes, part of which lie in East Gippsland - Australia's Coastal Wilderness and the Australian Alps means that a strong marketing partnership can be formed. This will enable a more successful delivery of the product to the international and domestic markets so benefitting the tourism industry and numerous communities in both East Gippsland's coastal region and High Country. " she said.
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