Extend your stay in East Gippsland

The district surrounding Bairnsdale lends itself to day touring. There are several boat trips on the Gippsland lakes. Bairnsdale has its own Art Gallery and there are other individual artist’s galleries in the area.

• Boat trips from Lakes Entrance include one that does Eco Tours, some will take you to lunch at Metung , The Corque will transport you to Wyanga winery, north of Lakes Entrance, for wine tasting and Cafe.
• An electric powered boat can take you onto the tranquil waters of Lake Tyers with a commentary on the history and vegetation of the area.
• The paddle steamer "Curlip" runs from Marlo and this trip could be combined with a drive to the valley of the Cabbage Tree Palms. Marlo is 100kms from Bairnsdale.
• Cape Conran is an area of coastal vegetation further on from Marlo.
• The Buchan Caves have some huge old introduced trees in their grounds but plenty of interesting Native vegetation along the walking tracks and the Caves themselves are a sight worth seeing.
• If visitors wish short, low cost ventures, some Bairnsdale members are prepared to escort vehicles to sights of interest including Colquhorn forest, Blonde Bay and Lake Tyers Hinterland.
• Paynesville is a delightful township on the lakes with several good eateries or spots for a picnic.
• The Den of Nargun is West of Bairnsdale, not an easy walk but interesting vegetation.

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