The History of the Shrine Travelling Exhibition is touring regional Victorian centres from 2006 to 2009. Over 20 leading institutions are hosting this important exhibition which aims to connect all Victorians to the Shrine of Remembrance. The exhibition features information panels, archival photographs and audiovisual material. It traces the Shrine’s fascinating history from concept to construction through to its role as a contemporary commemorative and interactive learning space. The Shrine exhibition will be in Bairnsdale through June and July.
The legend of the Snowy River is renowned. Here you can experience the ‘Snowy’ flowing down into the sea. Majestic stands of native and remnant coastal rainforest surround the area and add new meaning to the word green.
Our main towns are Buchan, Marlo and Orbost all within the Snowy River Country region. And Goongerah, Bonang, Bendoc and Tubbut are settlements with a genuine high country flavour. Discover the adventure, legend and romance on the Snowy River Country Trail. Meander on this loop route for one day or more and be mesmerised by the sights and sounds of rainforest, rugged high country and Victoria’s highest bridge – MacKillops Bridge. Side trips provide up close and personal experiences.
Marvel at the honeycomb labyrinth of caves in Buchan. Millions of years of rainwater seeping through limestone have created spectacular formations. Victoria’s last stand of cool temperate rain forest is showcased in the Errinundra National Park, rich also in Aboriginal culture & European history. From the forests to the sea, Marlo & Cape Conran Coastal Park provide a relaxed beach alternative, far from the madding crowds. Snowy River Country is steeped in history it is true, but you can live on the wild side here also. Raft, canoe, cave, 4WD, ocean dive or boat; be as adventurous as you like. Whatever you choose, escape from the hustle and bustle of city life is assured.
Buchan Caves are 360kmfrom Melbourne along the Princes Highway, 60 minutes from Bairnsdale or 45 minutes from Lakes Entrance, campground and cabins are available for accommodation at the Caves Reserve. Powered and unpowered sites available and cabins...
Buchan Caves are 360km from Melbourne along the Princes Highway, 60 minutes from Bairnsdale or 45 minutes from Lakes Entrance, Tours are available for the Royal or Fairy cave. Tours are conducted between October and Easter with 5 tours daily and afte...
This three bedroom fully-furnished cottage, sleeps six people and has a queen, double and two single beds. All linen provided. Tea and coffee available. The cottage is an older style, decorated with furnishings of that period. Very cosy accommodation...
'Buchan Farmhouse Accommodation' is located at 'Hume Park' situated an easy ten minute drive from Buchan amidst picturesque and serene mountain and rural landscape of the beautiful Snowy River hinterland.
Year-round comfort,relaxation,and privacy is...
A country style motel in a tranquil setting, you will enjoy staying at the Buchan Motel. Buchan is a relaxing hour's drive from Bairnsdale, the motel has scenic views overlooking the Buchan Valley and it's adjacent to Buchan Caves. The well appointed...
Situated on 8 acres overly looking the Buchan Valley, this rural retreat commands magnificent views from each fully self contained cabin. Each spacious two bedroom cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, full sized gas stove, gas hot water, heating,...
The Cann River Caravan Park has powered and unpowered camp sites and Rainforest walks behind camp park. The Park is located on banks of the Cann River, with access to good fishing at Tamboon and Point Hicks. On-site cabins and free internet available...
Cann Valley Motel has spacious three and a half star motel accommodation, relax in clean, comfortable rooms. Your choice of standard or deluxe rooms (spa available) and enjoy a home cooked evening meal in this family friendly accommodation.
Healthy Parks, Healthy People.
Enjoy staying in unique cabins or bush camping within 100m of the beach at beautiful Cape Conran. For further information visit our website www.parkweb.vic.gov.au or call 131 963 or Contact the Conran managers.
Karoonda Park was once the Gelantipy Tmber Mill, but now it has been established as a host farm catering for families, groups and international travellers. The cottages are all self contained with heating. Doonas, pillows, pillowslips are provided in...
Rafting is not only about excitement, fun and white water, it is also about the mystical journeys into pristine places. Whether its a wekkend escape on the Mitchell and Mitta Mitta or a wilderness expedition on the legendary Snowy , we know you will ...
The quiet, but above all, friendly park located in the heart of Marlo, right beside where the Snowy runs into the sea. Marlo and Cape Conran offer everything for the water lover.
Orbost Caravan Park on the Snowy River offers comfortably and affordable accommodation including powered and unpowered camping sites as well as ensuite cabins. Facilities include fans, TV, microwaves, laundry, games room, camp kitchen, BBQ area and b...
Take Paradise Home!
Brilliant panoramas, photographs of landscapes and wildlife; framed or unframed. Available online or at Lakes Entrance Gallery and selected outlets. Archival printing and papers. Details of exhibitions, galleries. Web design avai...
Stonehenge Farmstay Camping Ground is situated on 6 acres of shaded lawn and gardens within a 320 acre working farm. Facilities include hot showers and toilet facilities, undercover BBQ area, campfires, laudry facilities, powered and unpowered sites ...
Stonehenge Farmstay Camping Ground is situated on 6 acres of shaded lawn and gardens within a 320 acre working farm. Facilities include hot showers and toilet facilities, undercover BBQ area, campfires, laudry facilities, powered and unpowered sites ...
Be mesmerized by nature, pampered by hospitality, romanced by the soothing sounds of the Snowy, wander the botanical Australian bush, put a log on the fire, listen to the orchestra of birds then retreat into one of two self contained cosy houses.
www.discovereastgippsland.com.au, our East Gippsland website launched only in November 2007, funded 50% by a grant from the Provincial Economic Partnership Fund and 50% by the East Gippsland Shire Council, has been a real hit and already reporting in excess of 30,000 unique visitors per month. The website is structured into three sections, they being Tourism (“Explore our regions”), Business (“Business opportunities & investment”) and Lifestyle (“Living & Employment”) and includes not only editorial information but also a large number of advertisements for local business operators.
Phil Rickards who is the East Gippsland Shire’s Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator and project manager for the development of the website, said that the website’s current success was a testament to a combination of sound planning, engaging a very professional website development contractor and having a strategy for ongoing improvements.
“To reach 33,623 visitors to the website in June 2008 from a base of 13,763 in December 2007 which was its first month of operation is a great result and shows that there is a real need for the sort of information available on the site. Essentially, our aims for the website were to put together a high quality economic development website to achieve the following - promote East Gippsland as a prime location in Victoria for investment and lifestyle migration, market the region as a prime tourist location to domestic and international visitors, and be a regional showcase and information portal linking regional businesses to the wider community”, said Phil Rickards.
The website advertising opportunities have been well received by industry with over 250 businesses, primarily in the tourism sectors such as accommodation, hospitality and tour operators being profiled to date.
But rather than resting on their laurels and being satisfied with the website’s success to date, the Shire and the local peak industry body, the East Gippsland Regional Business & Tourism Association, have begun a number of important upgrades to the site and have applied for support funding from RDV to assist achieving this.
“Improvements include increasing the advertising opportunities available for strictly non-tourism related business operators such as the Trades & Services and Retail sectors, and a Search Engine Optimization Editor enabling us to have optimal matching of the website to what search engines are looking for on an on-going basis. Upgrades such as these will make the website even more relevant to the needs of East Gippsland’s customers and help increase traffic even further”, said Phil Rickards.
