Guidebook for Bairnsdale
Food Scene
Paper Chase Cafe
168 Main StCoffee shop in a book shop - what could be better!!
Great service and fantastic food overlooking Bancroft Bay in beautiful Metung. Hosts David and Jenny Archibald know exactly how this hotel needs to be run and are doing a fabulous job.
54 locals recommend
The Metung Hotel
64 Kurnai AveGreat service and fantastic food overlooking Bancroft Bay in beautiful Metung. Hosts David and Jenny Archibald know exactly how this hotel needs to be run and are doing a fabulous job.
The Loft Restaurant
4 Wood StGood quality food in a friendly atmosphere.
Open for lunch....bookings are essential for this fabulous food in a pretty rural setting
Phone 5157 1638
20 locals recommend
The Long Paddock
95 Main RdOpen for lunch....bookings are essential for this fabulous food in a pretty rural setting
Phone 5157 1638
The Grand Terminus Hotel Bairnsdale
98 Macleod StGreat pub food in a very friendly and professionally run hotel.
Good coffee and food, iconic historic building with outdoor seating for the sunny weather
The Stables Cafe Est 1889
58 Service StGood coffee and food, iconic historic building with outdoor seating for the sunny weather
This cellar door is on the Lightfoot Myrtle Point winery in the most stunning setting overlooking the Mitchell River flats. The wines are renowned and of high quality. Staff can help with wine tastings or buy a glass and share a cheeseboard and relax. Fri/Sat/Sun 11am to 5pm.
30 locals recommend
Lightfoot & Sons Wines
717 Wy Yung-Calulu RdThis cellar door is on the Lightfoot Myrtle Point winery in the most stunning setting overlooking the Mitchell River flats. The wines are renowned and of high quality. Staff can help with wine tastings or buy a glass and share a cheeseboard and relax. Fri/Sat/Sun 11am to 5pm.
Arts & Culture
Inspiring local exhibitions here, plus an interesting gift shop - open Tues to Sat 10am to 4pm.
17 locals recommend
East Gippsland Art Gallery
2 Nicholson StInspiring local exhibitions here, plus an interesting gift shop - open Tues to Sat 10am to 4pm.
We have productions here sponsored by our local Council. Performances range from drama to music to comedy.
The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub
80 McKean StWe have productions here sponsored by our local Council. Performances range from drama to music to comedy.
Everything Else
Just 20 mins or so away the Brewery produces some great beers and does a very tasty lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating....just lovely.
21 locals recommend
Bullant Brewery
46 Main StJust 20 mins or so away the Brewery produces some great beers and does a very tasty lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating....just lovely.
Welcome to traditional country featuring the Den of Nargun - the Nargan is the legendary fierce guard of the den.
For recommended walks and full information visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
7 locals recommend
Mitchell River National Park
Wallers RoadWelcome to traditional country featuring the Den of Nargun - the Nargan is the legendary fierce guard of the den.
For recommended walks and full information visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
An easy day trip from my home to see the limestone caves set in a beautiful park.
54 locals recommend
Buchan Caves Reserve Visitor Centre and Ticket Office
98 Caves RdAn easy day trip from my home to see the limestone caves set in a beautiful park.
Good food,drive to Wyanga Park or travel by boat from Lakes Entrance if you wish. Great wines and fun staff.
29 locals recommend
Wyanga Park Winery
248 Baades RdGood food,drive to Wyanga Park or travel by boat from Lakes Entrance if you wish. Great wines and fun staff.
Boaties paradise here. Plenty of cafes and walks also ferry over to Raymond Island.
25 locals recommend
Paynesville
Boaties paradise here. Plenty of cafes and walks also ferry over to Raymond Island.
Sightseeing
Peels Cruises
A fantastic way to see the Lakes.
Get the car ferry from Paynesville and do a bit of koala spotting on Raymond Island.
50 locals recommend
Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Centre RoadGet the car ferry from Paynesville and do a bit of koala spotting on Raymond Island.