EAST GIPPSLAND O F F I C I A L V I S I T O R S ’ G U I D E V I C T O R I A • A

EAST GIPPSLAND O F F I C I A L V I S I T O R S ’ G U I D E V I C T O R I A • A U S T R A L I A C ro a j i n g o l o n g • G i p p s l a n d L a k e s • G r e at A l p i n e Ro a d S n o w y R i v e r C o u n t ry • T w i n R i v e r s 3 EAST GIPPSLAND paradise found 04 24 12 18 findingparadise 04 first you must seek  Croajingolong Bemm River, Cann River, Gipsy Point, Mallacoota & Point Hicks Gippsland Lakes Metung, Paynesville & Lakes Entrance Great Alpine Road Bairnsdale, Bruthen, Ensay, Omeo & Dinner Plain Snowy River Country Buchan, Marlo & Orbost Twin Rivers Nicholson, Johnsonville & Swan Reach tastesofparadise 12  experience the flavour food, wine, markets, farms and growers journeysinparadise 18 so much to explore  tour, galleries, art and artisans, culture, heritage, events adventuresinparadise 24 national parks sedate or wild, it’s all here boat, fish, golf, ski, walk, adrenalin, national parks stayinginparadise 32 sanctuary awaits  accommodation from sublime to unique, on water or on high and everything in between piecesofparadise 36 the who’s who of who to book  everything you need to know about coming to paradise. 60 paradise essentials – contact information A1 A1 B500 Lake Victoria Tim b arra Riv e r Ta m bo Ri v e r Mit c h ell Ri ver Darg o Ri v er Mitta Mitt a Rive r Nic h ol s o n River Ta m bo River Bu c ha n Ri v er Snow y River Yalm y Riv er Br o dri bb R iver Be m m Ri v e r River Cann Wi ng an Riv e r M u ell er Riv er Genoa River THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK Lake King Lake Wellington Lake Tyers Sydenham Inlet Tamboon Inlet Wingan Inlet MITCHELL RIVER NATIONAL PARK ALPINE NATIONAL PARK ALPINE NATIONAL PARK SNOWY RIVER NATIONAL PARK LIND NATIONAL PARK ERRINUNDRA NATIONAL PARK ALFRED NATIONAL PARK CROAJINGOLONG NATIONAL PARK COOPRACAMBRA NATIONAL PARK Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Omeo Dargo Orbost Buchan Bruthen Mallacoota Cann River Swifts Creek Paynesville Raymond Island Metung NEW SOUTH WALES EAST GIPPSLAND Cobungra Hinnomunjie Anglers Rest Shannonvale Cassilis The Walnuts Tongio Bindi Timbarra Gillingall Butcher Ridge Gelantipy Tubbut McKillops Bridge Wulgulmerang Suggan Buggan Dellicknora Cabanandra Bendoc Upper Haydens Bog Delegate River Weeragua Chandlers Creek Noorinbee North Gipsy Point Wangarabell Wroxham Buldah Combienbar Errinundra Goongerah Noorinbee Club Terrace Murrungowar Bellbird Creek Furnell Bemm River Cabbage Tree Creek Brodribb River Doctors Flat Brookville Ensay North Holstons Ensay Murrinda Tambo Crossing Newmerella Jarrahmond Calulu Delvine Wy Yung Benambra Seacombe Meerlieu Lindenow Fairhope The Heart Clydebank Swan Reach Nicholson Cobbannah Waterford Bengworden Bullumwaal Castleburn Glenaladale Perry Bridge Flaggy Creek Clifton Creek Loch Sport Marlo Buchan South Deddick Bingo Munjie North Pt Hicks Gabo Island Genoa Dinner Plain Cape Conran Thurra River 10 0 20 40 60 kms Legend <all other values> Major roads Minor roads Railway line Rail trail Gippsland Lakes National Parks Bonang Hollands Landing Johnsonville Nowa Nowa Bendoc Map supplied by Ecosystems Management (Aust) Pty Ltd PO Box 1288 Bairnsdale VIC 3875 Ph: (03) 5153 1744 Fax: (03) 5153 1743 Email: ecosystems@net-tech.com.au Victoria East Gippsland 32 JE EGDTD BV RB Cover image - Sunset reflections East Gippsland, Ray Cox (03) 5156 8069 Photos of Paradise: Photographs within this guide were provided by local photographers. Each photographer is noted by their initials on each image. Contact numbers supplied. RB - Rick Box (03) 5159 1310, KC - Ken Cooper (03) 5158 0093, IC - Ian Pittman (03) 9853 6286, RC - Ray Cox (03) 5156 8069, VLS - Virginia Linton Smith (03) 5156 6862, BM - Bob Munro (03) 51567 9330, SI - Snowy Images (03) 5153 1075, JE - Jenny Edwards (03) 5157 5556 We would also like to thank all other image contributors: GAR – Great Alpine Road Committee, EGRT - East Gippsland Rail T rail, EGS - East Gippsland Shire, EGDTD - East Gippsland Domain & T rail Devt., LB - Lynn Barr, PV - Parks Victoria, TLG - The Lakes Group, TM - The Moorings, BV - Bellevue Motel, TE - The Esplanade Hotel, LG - Lake Gallery, TV - Visions of Victoria (T ourism Victoria) 5 Croajingolong Diverse ecosystems and incredible natural beauty of coast, rivers and hinterland will excite your senses. The Croajingolong National Park is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. You will believe you are in paradise. BEMM RIVER 409kms east of Melbourne Bemm River has cornered the market on fishing, with some of the most pristine and untouched spots to cast a line, not only in our region but in the whole of Australia. This quaint hamlet has all the basics needed to ensure you experience wonderful scenery and fishing success. CANN RIVER 450kms east of Melbourne Cann River is at the crossroad of adventure on the Princes Highway. The town is the pit stop for all supplies and is also the turning off point for NSW on the Monaro Highway, a direct route to Jindabyne and the ACT. Many spots like the Thurra River and T amboon Inlet can also be accessed from Cann River. Point Hicks Lighthouse is where Captain Cook had his first sighting of Australia’s east coast, and is a popular destination within the incredible Croajingolong National Park. There are numerous walking 4WD, and hiking tracks throughout the unique and untamed landscape. Information is available from Parks Victoria or the regional Visitor Information Centres. Nearby, Wingan Inlet offers a safe place to launch boats in a secluded estuary. MALLACOOTA 522kms east of Melbourne The charm of this beautiful coastal village is obvious as you drive in on the 23km of road, cocooned by hinterland, coastal bush and lakes. Set within the Croajingolong National Park, at the end of the road is Mallacoota, a place at one with its own unique culture and sense of being. The town is an outpost that should not be missed. From camping to special retreat style accommodation, choices tempt the visitor to experience life the way the locals do. There is a range of special and interesting spots to stay, from five star retreats to budget alternatives. Base yourself here and encounter some of the most unspoilt and beautiful bush and beach tracks in Australia. Walking is a pleasure in this environment, with a 7km circuit track to satisfy many with a need to experience nature at close quarters. Many other special walks through surrounding National Parks will reward you with some close encounters. Spot an Eastern Water Dragon, unique to this area, giant goannas or Eastern Grey kangaroos. Gipsy Point, is another idyllic haven, 11kms from the highway heading into Mallacoota. Blessed with brilliant fishing and varied bird life, the feeling of seclusion will transport you into a realm of total calm. A stopover in this region is enhanced with the facilities on offer in Mallacoota with shops, cafes and a hotel to satisfy each visitor’s needs. Boats for hire, eco tours, tennis and golf make it an all year- round destination. It is the surrounding hidden gems and surprises that Mallacoota and Gipsy Point offer that will delight you. findingparadise finding paradise Explore, taste, stay and experience the vibrant and diverse pieces of paradise that combine to make East Gippsland. Here you are transported from freeway madness to lush farmland, breathtaking high country and untamed wilderness and the largest inland lakes system in Australia. Curvaceous roads intertwine and unveil undiscovered pleasures and unique experiences. Spectacular scenery, colorful fishing and boating villages, turquoise waters of rivers and lakes, isolated ocean beaches of pure white sand, rugged coastal outcrops, friendly locals sharing world class wine and wonderful local produce. Our region is paradise found. Early morning reflections at Gipsy Point (BM) East Gippsland Visitors Guide 4 Ocean Beach, Mallacoota (KC) Croajingolong rainforest (EGS) Enjoy Mallacoota Beach (EGS) Point Hicks Lighthouse (EGS) Spot a local (EGS) 6 7 GIPPSLAND LAKES Stretching out over 400 square km is the Southern Hemispheres’ largest and most beautiful network of inland waterways, the Gippsland Lakes. Boating, sailing and general enjoyment for all makes this the ultimate paradise playground. Smaller hamlets of Eagle Point, Wattle Point, Nungurner dotted around the lakes are all worth visiting. METUNG 312kms east of Melbourne Picture a perfect waterside village in your mind, with boats bobbing up and down in the azure blue water taut fishing lines being reeled in with fish that dance in the afternoon sun and people relaxing and having fun. This perfect and peaceful scene epitomises Metung, a tranquil waterfront village set on the Gippsland Lakes. The village sits on Bancroft Bay, sheltered from the open waters of the lakes on one side, uploads/Geographie/ official-visitor-guide 1 .pdf

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