The Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is proud to be 'Bringing the Christmas Spirit back to Bairnsdale'. Amongst a range of festive activities that are on offer in Bairnsdale during the Christmas period, the major event is of course the Bairnsdale Community Christmas Parade, which will be held along the Main Street on Saturday November 29th, from 11:30am until 12:30pm. In what is sure to be an exciting experience for young and old alike, the parade will include display floats and marching teams, comprising local community groups and organisations, businesses and government authorities. The parade will be full of noise and colour, with local emergency services taking part, merry musical entertainment and performers and naturally the 'star of the show', Santa! The Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is sending out a warm welcome to everyone in Eastern Gippsland, to come up to Bairnsdale City for a great day of fun and festivity. We invite you to celebrate Christmas with us, share in the spirit and perhaps find a bargain or two... Merry Christmas Everyone!
Twin Rivers Farm-Food and Wine Trail is the best place to begin your food lovers’ journey. Pick up a brochure from the Visitor Information Centre for your introduction to some of the best farm fresh produce, fruit, herbs, wine and café treats.
Ramble around these country roads and all kinds of produce will be offered up to, with seasonal signage alerting you to extra special delights, like tasting the sweet flesh of a just picked peach from a local orchard.
Your gourmet induced whirl will continue as you visit lakeside villages. From the freshest fish and chips you will ever taste to waterside dining, your taste buds will be working out. Look out for Duck Fish and Flathead, locally fished and very tasty. Buy some prawns off the trawler in Lakes Entrance, cooked as they are caught you will never taste better.
Say cheese and we will ask ‘what kind?’ Gippsland cheeses are renowned, with organic goat varieties the new kid in town.
Don’t forget to sample our wines. Smaller, intimate wineries are home to special varietal offerings like pinot noir and chardonnay. The hinterland of the lakes around Bruthen and Swan Reach with its special climate makes for great grapes, so great wine is the outcome. Local bottle shops and cellar doors stock most labels.
Experience fantastic food and wine while overlooking the fishing fleet of Lakes Entrance! The Boathouse at Bellevue on the Lakes was recently critiqued as the 9th best Seafood Restaurant in Victoria by the Herald Sun. Open 7 days for breakfast and di...
Need fresh, local fish or seafood? Many Visitors to Lakes Entrance over the years have enjoyed coming to the local Fishermens Co-op to pick up a feed of the fresh local seafood. To provide a new and more convenient access to Australia’s Seafood Cap...
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 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...
“Shifting Sands” offers something for everyone. A luxuriously furnished relaxing restaurant with a warm and casual atmosphere, friendly staff and exceptional food, with fresh local seafood and produce used where available.
Choose to dine either ins...
Recently appointed chief executive officer of Destination Gippsland Limited, Terry Robinson recently visited East Gippsland to have his first official look around the region.
Mr Robinson said the visit had been most useful to discuss tourism issues with industry, local government and land managers.
“It was also a delight to experience some of the East Gippsland’s wonderful tourism assets.” He said.
During his visit Mr Robinson met with represen tatives of East Gippsland Shire, Parks Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment and members of East Gippsland Regional Business and Tourism Association.
Shire director corporate and economic development John Websdale said the Shire was pleased with Mr Robinson’s appointment to Destination Gippsland Limited and looked forward to working closely with him over the next three years.
“He brings high level skills in tourism, particularly from his former role as Operations Manger with Phillip Island Nature Park as well as his current membership of the Board of Tourism Alliance Victoria,” he said.
Chair of East Gippsland Regional Business and Tourism Association and East Gippsland Shire Tourism Advisory Board and member of the East Gippsland Marketing Board, Adrian Bromage also welcomed the visit.
“We are confident Mr Robinson will be impressed with the quality of tourism destinations and products in East Gippsland and the commitment of operators not only for tourism in our own region but also across Gippsland as a whole,” he said.
“The industry is looking forward to a close association with Destination Gippsland to maximise tourism outcomes.”
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