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.
Bairnsdale is located 285 km east of Melbourne. Set on the banks of the Mitchell River, Bairnsdale is a thriving Provincial town, once home to steam boats & traders. Today, you can experience history, art, culture and retail therapy all combined in this busy commercial hub.
The town has thrived since 1850 when gold was found in its outlying areas. Glimpses of the past can be spotted all about. Stroll along the Heritage Walk and view historic highlights like the Rotunda, St. Mary’s Church and the Courthouse, noted for its 19th century architecture. Start a bike ride from Bairnsdale on the popular East Gippsland Rail Trail, or begin your touring journey on the Great Alpine Road, but don’t leave too quickly.
Stay and Shop in a vast variety of businesses and meet friendly shopkeepers and locals, who are happy to chat about our beautiful region. Plan day trips or longer stays with the assistance of the accredited Visitor Information Centre in Bairnsdale. Base yourself here with an excellent range of accommodation & dining options.
Come and see the fine display of over 500 antique clocks in the museum. They also sell antique and reproduction clocks and barometers. The workshop is open for repairs to all types of clocks, watches and barometers. Parts also available.
• Visit us for a wide range of fashion and comfort shoes to suit all
tastes.
• Stockists of Kumfs, Rockport, Hush Puppies, Diana Ferrari and many
more.
• Following in the footsteps of tradition – Alvin’s Footwear
A touch of heaven…within your reach! Your one stop pamper shop has plenty to offer; Body, Bath and Beauty products to refresh stimulate and rejuvenate, hundreds of candles to choose from, aromatherapy essential oils and many natural therapies includi...
We at Aussie Disposals Bairnsdale take pride in supplying our customers with sleeping equipment, and an excellent range of clothing and footwear for work, play and pleasure.Why not come in and say g’day to all our trained staff.
Offering scenic flights from the Lakes Entrance Airfield, Kalimna as well as around the Paynesville and Bairnsdale areas. From $25 per seat, a minimum number of two passenger seats applies. Not available all year round, please contact the Visitor Ser...
Enjoy many activities including the solar heated pool, lawn bowls, skittles, mini golf, merry go round, bouncing castle, golf driving, baseball, softball, cricket batting, archery and why not try out the only Bungee Trampoline in Australia! Plenty of...
The Bairnsdale Cinema Centre is located in the CBD of Bairnsdale, and has pedestrian access through from the main street. The Centre has 3 comfortable air conditioned cinemas and is the only cinema in East Gippsland with Digital Sound (Dolby & DTS).
Bairnsdale Holiday Park is situated 2km east of Bairnsdale, only minutes from the Gippsland Lakes and all that they have to offer from fun and excitement on the water. The Park has a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and bidgets, as well...
Bairnsdale Motor Inn offers affordable clean and comfortable motel style accommodation in the city of Bairnsdale. Facilities include Colour televisions, queen beds, tea / coffee facilities all close to the centre of town!
Experience the excitement! The Bairnsdale RSL facilities include the Sunset Bar and Bistro (open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner) and Chatts Café (Open all day everyday). Excellent entertainment is also on offer including leading national and internation...
Experience the excitement! The Bairnsdale RSL facilities include the Sunset Bar and Bistro (open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner) and Chatts Café (Open all day everyday). Excellent entertainment is also on offer including leading national and internation...
Bairnsdale Triathlon & Multi Sports Festival - March 2008
Over the 7th to 10th March 2008, the Riviera Triathlon Club launches the first Bairnsdale Triathlon and Multi Sport Festival featuring the 2008 Victorian Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships. Staged in various locations around Bairnsdale, the fes...
Are you looking for Gippsland Lakes Accommodation in East Bairnsdale? A romantic getaway cottage?
A warm friendly welcome awaits you with hosts Brian and Bernardine at Bayview Boathouse in Gippsland Lakes. Located 9 minutes from Bairnsdale it offe...
Camp Coorong offers group accommodation with self contained cabins, three bedroom house, ensuite camp sites and disabled accommodation. Camp Coorong can accommodate up to 90 patrons. With TV, Viedo, Games Rooom, Camp Kitchen, BBQ and conference facil...
Colonial Motor Inn Best Western offers comfortable family accommodation with queen size beds, couches, kitchenettes, satelite TV and Video players, luxury suite with spa bath. Indoor spa and sauna, 2 bedroom family unit, pool and BBQ area.
Kansas City Motel provides clean comforatble motel style accommodation with air conditioning, TV, Video, Austar, shared BBQ area and spa room available. Sorry no pets. Close to the town centre, with street access from both Nicholson and Main Streets.
Our Lakes are precious - pass them on.
The Gippsland Lakes are one of Victoria’s major environmental and tourism destinations. The Gippsland Lakes are the largest navigable network of inland
waterways in Australia.
When visiting the Gippsland La...
Emerald Hill is unique accommodation in a restored Victorian rail carriage, fully self contained accommodation with a gourmet breakfast hamper included, enjoy your stay on the hill overlooking the Gippsland Lakes.
Plumbing and gas service provider
• Residential and commercial
• Installations and repairs
• Natural and LPgas fitters
• Drainage camera inspection
• 57 years experience to East Gippsland.
Reg 15962 plum/reg 13990 electric
24 hour service
Freylen House has 1 bedroom fitted with queen bed and own bathroom and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds and ensuite. Guest sitting room with fridge, microwave, tea and coffee making facilities, fully cooked breakfast supplied and evening meal available b...
Consulting Engineers and Building Designers
• Providing professional engineering, building design and project management services to the Gippsland region.
Can't wait to see your special holiday photo's? Come in and try out our Digital Lounge.
• Print your photos and burn to CD
• Need camera battery recharged, leave it with us while you shop.
Expert staff and friendly atmosphere.
New stock arriving weekly.
• Over 1,000 papers and card stocks, albums and heaps more.
• Huge range of beads and jewellery making supplies.
• Free club card, special offers.
• Invitation stationery
• Huge workshop program
New website at www.ghe...
New stock arriving weekly.
• Over 1,000 papers and card stocks, albums and heaps more.
• Huge range of beads and jewellery making supplies.
• Free club card, special offers.
• Invitation stationery
• Huge workshop program
Gippsland Gluten Free Foods, in Bairnsdale Victoria, is owned and operated by Peter and Kellie Matthews. Peter a diagnosed coeliac and Kellie experienced in pharmacy and home health look forward to catering to all your needs in the most professional ...
Affordable golf at Goose Gully nine hole golf course, open daylight hours. Clubs, balls, tees, buggy available for hire. Juniors and families welcome.
Pensioners discount Wednesday & Friday.
Kiosk, light refreshments, barbecue.
Open all public hol...
GSI is a Financial Institution, it accepts funds from the public by way of Debentures, and lends on the Security of Real Estate, primarily on Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial and Development projects throughout Gippsland.
Consulting Engineers and Building Designers P/L
• Providing professional engineering, building design and project management services to the Gippsland region.
The Jolly Jumbuk Country Craft centre is home and factory outlet for Jumbuk Wools Knitting mill, specialising in the original Jumbuk Wools quality products at factory prices including Jumbuk knitwear, wools and patterns. Choose from many clothing ite...
The Jolly Jumbuk Country Craft centre is home and factory outlet for Jumbuk Wools Knitting mill, specialising in the original Jumbuk Wools quality products at factory prices including Jumbuk knitwear, wools and patterns. Choose from many clothing ite...
JR's has been in business for 30 years, and pride themselves on employing quality staff with extensive experience and knowledge in the motorcycle industry. JR's can assist you with all your motorcross, offroad, cruiser and supercross motorcycle needs...
Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place & East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation
Visit the Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place and East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation and purchase paintings, limited edition prints, artefacts, jewellery, baskets, craft and sculptures. The Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place is housed in a beautiful...
Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place & East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation
Visit the Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place and East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation and purchase paintings, limited edition prints, artefacts, jewellery, baskets, craft and sculptures. The Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place is housed in a beautiful...
East Gippsland’s leading menswear store, supplying major brands.
• BLAZER • FLORSHEIM • LINE 7 • Pierre Cardin • SOVRANO • TAROCASH
• VAN HEUSEN • yd.
Formal wear hire for all occasions.
Mitchell Garden Holiay Park is located along the bank of the Mitchell River at the eastern end of Bairnsdale. The facilities are fantastic with an RACV 3.5 star rating you are assured of an enjoyable holiday. The park boasts private jetty on the Mitc...
Mitchell River Tavern offers luxury affordable accommodation with reverse cycle cooling and heating, broadband internet available and undercover carpark central to town. The Mitchell River Tavern is also famous for its great Bar and Bistro, with TAB ...
Affordable Champagne Taste Tours. Tailored for every budget. It's your Limo for the day. Stop whenever you like. Shop. Admire views, - whenever the impulse takes you. Sunroof Koala Spotting. Raymond Island Picnics. Perfect ! Cruise, sampling along th...
For everything electrical. Fridges, washers, TV’s, DVD players, Heaters, coolers, cameras, air conditioners, cookers, portable appliances, MP3 players and much more.
Situated within three authentically restored Victorian Townhouses, Riversleigh boasts twenty appointed guestrooms each with the warmth and individual charm that you would expect of a fine Country Hotel. Should it be a business seminar, conference, we...
The Tanjil is conveniently located close to Clubs, Restaurants, SHops, Hotels & Hospital. The accommodation on offer includes four star luxury spa and two bedroom units as well as three and a half star 20 ground floor units. Facilities include queen ...
This beautifully restored Victorian country home is set in spacious tranquil gardens. With 3 ensuite rooms all with heating and ceiling fans, a King / Twin room with full bathroom featuring clawfoot bath and 2 queen premium rooms. The Guests' lounge ...
Bringing you over 120 varieties of quality cleanskin wines from some of the most awarded winemakers in Australia. Tasters provide Wine and Food tasting daily. Accompanied by, dips, pestos, anitpasti, cheese, smoked meats and seafood, local and import...
The Colosseum - Italian Australian Social & Sporting Club
The Colosseum offers a great selection of theme nights in their Bistro. A great full menu selection, also available 7 days a of the week for Lunch and Dinner. Bookings are essential. The Colosseum can cater for all your function and seminar requireme...
Three and a half star rated, The Town Central Motel offers clean affordable quiet motel units and two 2 bedroom fully self contained units with queen size beds, colour TV, electric blankets, ensuite bathrooms, air conditioned and over head fans. Loca...
Providing, clean and affordable accommodation, travellers, come and enjoy country hospitality in comfortable units situated in the centre of Bairnsdale. Cooked and continental breakfasts available, queen and single rooms available.
Wattle Point guests stay in four star secluded cedar cabins which overlook the sea lakes or nestle in acres of pristine Banksia, Wattle and Eucalypt forest. The fully self contained two, three and four bedroom cedar cabins have log fires in the loung...
The Waterholes Guesthouse is separated from the main dwelling by a short walk through the garden and is designed to delight in every way! Each of our rooms have ensuite facilities, which includes both an extra large bath and extra large shower. Balco...
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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