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!
Let this 400sq kilometres of water be your playground. Treat yourself & learn just what the Gippsland Lakes are all about. There isn’t anything else like this in Australia. If you love water, you have come to the right place.
This region’s tour operators love the lakes and know them backwards. Boat around the canals and waterways of Paynesville and enjoy refreshments as you go. Cruise the lakes and visit secluded coves like Duck Arm and Sperm Whale Head. Visit Ocean Grange & 90 Mile Beach whilst dolphins playfully track your every move. They love the Lakes and so will you. Hire a bike and ride around at a slower pace or why not take off literally on board a scenic flight. Magnificent views of islands, lakes and spectacular coastline of the region will take your breath away. You can travel around the Gippsland Lakes as much or as little as you like. Head out to secret sweet spots on board a fishing charter from Metung or Lakes Entrance. Only locals know where they are really biting! Learn about local Aboriginal culture and history at Krowathunkoolong Keeping Place. Why not try a self guided tour and follow the Twin Rivers Farm-Farm Food and Wine Trail. Sample, taste and uncover seasonal delights direct from the growers.
Learn how to water ski or wakeboard or just have some fun with Aquamania out on the Gippsland Lakes. Friendly & Qualified Instructors teaching waterski, barefoot, wakeboard, knee board & fun tube rides. Any age, any ability! All equipment supplied. ...
Happy Hour Scenic Cruise every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Come aboard ‘The Director’ and let our experienced skipper and crew show you what cruising the Gippsland Lakes in style is all about!
- Cruise Reeve Channel via Nungurner to Flagstaff Jett...
Enjoy the breathtaking sights and sounds as you tour the vast inland waterways of the Gippsland Lakes on the best venue for your next function, conference, party, wedding or tour, The Enterprise. The Enterprise is a stylish, spacious boat that offers...
Enjoy offshore fishing charters and ocean reef fishing, all your fishing gear is supplied, Bookings Required as there is a limit of 6 people per trip. Catch Gummy shark or snapper, tea and coffee also supplied.
Research Vessel Lakes-EXPLORER provides a range of on-water activities on the calm waterways around Lakes Entrance. Activities include one or two hour Sea-Safari which engages participants in monitoring of sea-birds and sea-life. Lakes-EXPLORER cater...
Lazy Days Cruises will take you aboard the Rubeena, enjoying either the nature cruise, sunset cruise or theme cruises, while exploring the arms of Lake Tyers. The open air style of Rubeena allows you to fully appreciate in comfort the infinite beauty...
Come aboard the historic 'Lonsdale' and enjoy Eco cruises to view dolphins, seals, birds, wildlife flora and fauna. Covering areas from Lakes Entrance through to Lake King, your cruise ticket includes a 3 hour, 24km cruise with tea, coffee, biscuits ...
Come aboard the Mulloway and enjoy either a Cocktail Cruise or three hour fishing charter including dolphin tours, sea eagle feeding and eco tours. The Cocktail cruise tours the Gippsland Lakes while you indulge in your favourite cocktails, departing...
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...
Peels Tourist and Ferry Service offer various cruises aboard the Thunderbird or Stormbird. Three scenic cruises are available aboard the Thunderbird touring the Gippsland Lakes and are around 2 hours in duration. A luncheon cruise is available aboard...
Experience the secrets of the bush at night on Wyungara Nature Sanctuary just 15 minutes drive from Lakes Entrance. Discover a unique nocturnal world most people never see! All tours led by experienced naturalist guide using own network of private wa...
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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