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.
This recipe calls for natural beauty, energy and spirit. Add to the mix a great climate and dedicated growers and producers. Voila ! A developing menu of flavours is born – delicious and fresh and totally East Gippsland.
Behind the backdrop of picturesque scenery there are culinary gems emerging. A range of growers and producers are building on their enthusiasm and expertise to develop productive links with local chefs and restaurants. This is good news for you. Sample some of the best East Gippsland produce and take some home with you. Treats like ripe, juicy berries and flavoursome fruit, fresh fish with a ‘just caught’ flavour or prime Gippsland beef. Take your pick of cheeses with organic goat varieties at the forefront. This cornucopia of delights covers every food group you could imagine. Even back home you will probably be eating East Gippsland produce. The famous Four’n’’Twenty Pie and other baked delights are made in Bairnsdale. The fertile river flats of Lindenow and the Snowy River Region produce all kinds of vegetables and salad leaves that you buy each day from your supermarket. Our fish is shipped to Melbourne each day. Eat, drink and be very, very glad you visited East Gippsland.
Bairnsdale RSL
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...
Come and enjoy a relaxing meal at Clancy's Restaurant, fully licensed and BYO premises, there is a comprehensive wine list with local and regional wines available. Specialising in steak and seafood the restaurant is open seven nights a week.
Experience fantastic food and wine while overlooking the fishing fleet of Lakes Entrance! Open 7 days for breakfast and dinner. Happy hour every day from 5pm. The lounge bar boasts a full cocktail section, tapas bar, 106 cm plasma screen and fire pla...
• Browse the wine selection in our fully licensed wine bar.
• Stay over in our B&B or bunkhouse (incl. backpackers) accommodation.
• Enjoy our large selection of homemade jams, pickles & sauces.
• Group bookings welcome.
• Country hospitality.
Ferrymans Cafe is open daily from 10am until late, come and enjoy a beautiful meal for lunch served from 12 noon or dinner served from 6pm. Dine in style on the floating cafe set amongst the fishing fleet of Lakes Entrance and simply enjoy coffee and...
For those who are inspired by food and win, Season restaurant and bar within Kings Cove Club will delight you. A mouth-watering a la carte menu of modern Australian cuisine is offered by our award winning chef and his team using fresh local produce. ...
The Lakes Entertainment Centre offers fantastic bistro and bar meals, including Pizzas, Pasta and Aussie cuisine, Live entertainment, children's playground and gaming facilities.
The Lakes Entrance Bowls Club is open Monday - Saturday 9.30am till late and Sunday 10am till 11pm. Bowls is played Tuesdays-Sundays all year round, competition and social bowls or a 'roll-up'. Coaching available. Visitors most welcome.
The Bowls C...
The Lakes Entrance RSL club offers fully licensed Scallop Pot Restaurant which boasts Australian and Chinese cuisine including Chef's, the club can accommodate up to 150 guests in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. Gaming facilities and Members Lounge. ...
The Mallacoota Hotel Motel is centrally located in Mallacoota's Main Street, close to shopping, walks, the Mallacoota Lakes, and just minutes drive to many of our beautiful beaches and Croajingolong National Park. The Motel has 20 motel units includi...
The Nicholson River Winery wines are very individual and show the regional character of softness and distinct lingering flavours. We make ddry, sweet and sparkling styles using Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Mrlot, Caber...
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...
High quality wines. Enjoy wine tastings, wine by the glass, platters, terrines and much more in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere overlooking the beautiful waterways of Paynesville.
Beautiful giftware, gourmet foods, boutique beers, local produc...
Wyanga Park Winery is Gippsland's oldest winery, with easy access by car or boat, estate grown reds and whites and free wine tasting they are open 7 days a week. Within the Winery is Henry's Winery Cafe that serves lunch every day and Dinner on Frid...
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.
