Bairnsdale 

Located 280 kilometres east of Melbourne, Bairnsdale is situated on the Mitchell River.

Bairnsdale. East Gippsland's only city, is the western gateway to the wonders of the Lakes and Wilderness region and is the commercial centre for the wool, dairying agricultural and timber industries.

• Explore the alpine region of Omeo, Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham via Bruthen and the Great Alpine Road from Bairnsdale.

Things to do

• Mitchell River National Park - explore high cliffs, temperate rainforest, gorges and forest country
• Get active and go sailing, play golf or enjoy one of the walks
• Venture into the outback to explore the Aboriginal culture
• Fish on the Mitchell River or one of the other nearby lakes and rivers
• Discover Aborginal heritage at the Krowathunkooloong, Aboriginal Keeping Place and Museum
• Tour the The Bataluk Cultural Trail
• Walk amongst the tress in the Mitchell River National Park and the Den of Nargun