[ Bairnsdale ]
A T T R A C T I O N S

[ Rotunda in Main Street ] Bairnsdale's cultural, historical and other exciting attractions start at the centre of the town. Begin on the Arts Network Trail, visit nature reserves, revisit local history or explore the Bataluk Cultural Trail. Recreational facilities abound. Enjoy great fishing, play golf or bowls, visit our Aquatic and Recreational Centre or canoe, walk or ride along the Mitchell River. Try your luck on the pokies or the horses. View magnificent scenery on a joy flight - perhaps try parachuting. Birdwatch in the hides of the Macleod Morass Boardwalk; a rare deep freshwater marsh and sanctuary for over 130 species of water birds.

Arts / Crafts - Galleries

Egg Shell Dell, 9 Beckley Crt. A treasury of fine art and fairy fantasy. Open public holidays and school holidays 10am-4pm or by appointment.

Green Gates Gallery, Princes H'way, Nicholson. Ceramics, jewelry, paintings, furniture. Open Thurs-Sun and public holidays 10am-5pm.

Jolly Jumbuk Country Craft Centre, Princes H'way, East of Bairnsdale. Specialising in woolen goods and Australian-made souvenirs. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

Malcolm Cameron Studio Gallery, Swan Reach - Mossiface Road, Johnsonville.

Nicholson St. Gallery,2 Nicholson St. Exhibitions presented by Arts Network East Gippsland.

Robb St. Gallery, 6 Robb St. Selected art exhibitions throughout the year. Open Sat-Mon 11am-5pm.

[ Inside the Printers ] Malcolm Cameron Studio Gallery

Rockey Lea Gemstone Gallery, 33 Dawson St. Range of gemstones, fossilised wood and Phillipine Jade. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

Shimeru Woodcraft studio, 23 Princes H'way, Lucknow. Furniture and crafted wooden gift items.

Tea Rose Ceramics, 176-178 Nicholson St. Ceramic supplies, classes, giftware. Also Chimers Cafe Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

The Old Drapery, 122 Main St. Wide range of local art and craft, unusual gifts. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 9am-12 noon.

Historical Attractions

Bairnsdale Antiques, 284 Main St. For the antique collector - an interesting display of antique furniture and other items from yesteryear. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 9am-12 noon.

Bairnsdale Antique Clock Museum, 176 Nicholson St. A fascinating glimpse into the past with over 400 antique clocks. Clock repairs and sales. Open Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm.

Bairnsdale Auction Rooms, 55 Macleod St. Antiques, second-hand furniture and household goods.

Bairnsdale Court House, Nicholson St. Built in 1893 and classified by the National Trust, this intriguing building features gables, towers, mullioned chimneys and beautiful carvings of Australian fauna in local stone. Outside viewing only.

Canoe Tree, Howitt Park, Princes H'way. Note unusual bark growth where aborigines cut bark for a canoe over 170 years ago.

East Gippsland Family History Library, Nicholson St, Library Reading Room. For the Genealogist, the library contains an extensive range of material for local, Australian and overseas research. Open Tues 10am-7pm. Thurs 10am-4pm or by app't.

East Gippsland Historical Museum, Macarthur St. A range of artifacts preserving an excellent historical record of the area. Research Room with Pioneer Index and microfilms of early papers. Open Wed, Thurs and Sun 1-5pm.

Hillmay House Antique Museum, Oliver's Rd, Nicholson. 1900's house furnished in period style with collections of carnival glass and Australian pottery. Antique bric-a-brac sales. Open Daily, except Wed, 10am-5pm.

Krowathunkooloong "Keeping Place", 37-53 Dalmahoy St. Features "Gippsland Aboriginal Culture From Dreamtime to Present" exhibition. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Fun Parks

Bairnsdale Archery and Mini-golf, Princes H'way. Fun for all the family.

Howitt Park Playground, Princes H'way. BMX track, flying fox and adventure playground.

Riviera Mini-golf, 41 McCulloch St.

Just Fun / Zone 3 Amusements, 225 Main St.

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