Bairnsdale
is a holiday town nicely positioned for you to tour the Gippsland
region. The township is located by the Mitchell River and is close
proximity to Lakes Entrance. When looking for a place to spend a few
days, you can easily check into a Bairnsdale motel or a comfortable Bairnsdale caravan park.
To make your holiday more eventful, we have listed a few attractions and things to do while on your holiday.
- Check out the 1891 Historical Museum which is the home for many local collections of historical interest.
- Enjoy the wall and ceiling murals by the Italian artist Francesco Floreani when you visit the St. Mary’s Church.
- Enjoy river walks near Port of Bairnsdale.
- Bushwalking at nearby Mitchell River national Park.
- Visit the Den Nargun Aboriginal site.
- A drive about 10km south of Bairnsdale will take you to McLeod’s
Morass wetland habitat. Ideal place if you love watching birds in the
wetland habitat. - Visit the Jolly Jumbuk country craft centre.
- 30km east of Bairnsdale will take you to the fishing village of
Metung. This is a picture perfect village set on the shores of Lake
King. - Enjoy a scenic drive along Omeo Highway through Tambo River valley.
You will enjoy this scenic drive during spring when the wattles are in
full bloom. - Enjoy couple of wineries in the area and collect a few bottles to take back with you when heading home.