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.
Want to know more about this region. With an organized tour you can take to the air, encounter wildlife, visit wineries, head for the water or explore the bush. So where to from here?
Satisfy your wanderlust in East Gippsland. There are so many roads to travel, so many boating adventures to take. Float away on a yacht, cruiser, canoe, or kayak. Explore from the driver seat of a hired 4WD or be guided on a tour. Motor or peddle on 2 wheels down picturesque country roads. Let a local guide you, or plan it and do it yourself. Either way, make sure you don’t miss anything.
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.
Come and enjoy yourself abour the Tambo Queen on the beautiful Lake Tyers with your skipper / host Peter McDiarmid. Free digital photo emailed to you, all fishing gear, bait and equipment supplied, all fish cleaned and packaged for you, morning and a...
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 ...
Enjoy ocean or lake fishing in Lakes Entrance. Aboard the purpose built 35ft CAT. Cabin seating, toilet and galley, quality tackle, fishing gear and bait provided. Your catch is cleaned and chilled ready to take home! Vessel departs from the Post Off...
Conducting two hour scenic and historic tours of Mallacoota with local commentary. Available for group bookings. Connecting with V/Line services at Genoa twice a day, three days a week.
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...
Sea Myth Fishing Charters take you ocean reef fishing or lake fishing. Your Skipper Paul Standerwick supplies your bait, tackle, tea, coffee and cleans your fish as well! A five hour ocean trip or 3.5 hour lake trip is available.
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...
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.
