"Bairnsdale" Bairnsdale by rozehill

Bairnsdale Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 6 photos

Major rural centre in the East Gippsland Coast

The attractive rural centre of Bairnsdale is located 280 km east of Melbourne via the Princes Highway. Only 14 metres above sea level it is one of the principal towns of Eastern Gippsland and is used as a base by people wishing to explore the rich natural charms of the region. It offers ready access to the lakes in the south; the mountains, streams, caves, snowfields and national parks to the north; the pastoral plains of the west, and the picturesque coastline of the south-east. As well as these obvious tourist attractions the region around Bairnsdale is a centre for grazing, wool, dairying, timber and fishing which are the other principal industries of Bairnsdale today.

Last visit to Bairnsdale: Mar 2002
Intro Updated Dec 15, 2002
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Reviews (4)

A Country Winery Off The Beaten Path (2)

NIcholson River Winery The Nicholson River Winery, established in 1978, produces dry red and white wines. The cellar... more travel advice

Gallery Off The Beaten Path (2)

10 km east of Bairnsdale, along the Princes Highway, is Nicholson. Green Gates Gallery is situated in a restored church... more travel advice

Pretty site Favorites (1)

Howitt Park Adventure Playground An attractive spot for a rest or picnic is the Howitt Park Adventure Playground on the... more travel advice

Wild Rides Sports & Outdoors (1)

Mount Taylor Trail Rides The area around Bairnsdale is amongst the most varied and picturesque in the state. Horse... more travel advice

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deecat Aug 12, 2004 at 3:38 PM

Rosie, you always present the most interesting, kind of out-of-the way places that I enjoy reading about. Thanks.
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CandS Sep 20, 2003 at 9:03 PM

Nice page...it's been years since I was in Bairnsdale...
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craic May 12, 2003 at 2:06 PM

I can't remember ever hearing about this city.
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Sweetberry1 Feb 6, 2003 at 3:44 AM

Heard a lot about this place, but never been there.. sounds like a lovely place..