East Gippsland acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and the Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.
Get amongst the locals
You don’t need a reason to visit East Gippsland, but when you can feast at a Wild Harvest, dance in the street at a Festival or nail a PB at one of our Mountain Bike Trails, Experiencing one of our events will take your visit to a new level. Find out what's on including local markets, where the fish are biting and local events in the September 2024 - Spring edition proudly created by the East Gippsland Visitor Services Team.
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Decadent Display Afternoons
Curious about over-50s living? Discover Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, nestled in Victoria’s boating capital. Surrounded by rugged nature and pristine waterways, it’s perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, skiing, or simply enjoying the view. Palm Lake Resort Paynesville is delighted t...
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Deirdre Jack Beguiled
The work for this exhibition has been created over a number of years. Each painting is a response expressing my feelings for the land and each is of a particular time and mood. In some the artist aims for stillness and in others for vitality and immediacy where they employ more gestural mark making....
Sporting Events
Quad Crown - The Big O
The newest event in the 2024 Quad Crown Series will be run out of the historical gold mining town of Omeo, located on Victoria’s famous Great Alpine Road. Previously this region has been better known for epic road rides and back gravel grinds, but a brand new XC and Gravity trail build project unde...
Sporting Events
Metung Fun Run
The Metung Fun Run, which is supported by the Metung Lions Club and powered by The HIIT Factory Bairnsdale, is held on the second Sunday in November, annually. And you're invited! You can choose from four courses: 10km run (timed), 5km run (timed), 5km walk, and 1km kid's colour dash. The Metung F...
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Echoes of Pink Floyd - 60 Years of Pink Floyd - Bairnsdale
Iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations with their ground-breaking soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics. 2025 marks the diamond anniversary of Pink Floyd's inception, and to honour this milestone every era of Pink Floyd's illustrious career...
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East Gippsland Winter Festival
Experience winter in East Gippsland as the region comes alive in a month-long festival of light, food, music, art and culture. Featuring dozens of spectacular events right across the region, the East Gippsland Winter Festival presents one of the largest and most diverse winter festival programs in ...