East Bairnsdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Bairnsdale
Popular places to visit
Robb Street Gallery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Robb Street Gallery during your travels in Bairnsdale. Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront or simply enjoy its cafes.
Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Bairnsdale. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Bairnsdale Historical Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bairnsdale Historical Museum in Bairnsdale. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.
St Mary's Catholic Church
After visiting St Mary's Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bairnsdale. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its spas.
East Gippsland Rail Trail
You can take time to visit East Gippsland Rail Trail during your travels to Bairnsdale. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
If Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bairnsdale.
Our pick of the best East Bairnsdale Hotel Deals
Lakeside Motel Waterfront
Large room with comforatble bed and furnishings. I only wish there were power sockes near the table for my laptop.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Esplanade Resort and Spa
Room was clean, but there was a lingering smell that was not pleasant. The fridge was not cold - milk remained at room temperature regardless of turning the dial to colder. When this was brought to the attention of staff, it is presumed they looked at it, but did not fix it. The pool was dominated ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Quest Bairnsdale
The hotel is very new. It is very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Bellevue on the Lakes
Easy check-in, clean room, great location.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lakes Entrance
Overall room was very good, only negative was we found one of our dessert spoons had remnants of a previous occupants food still stuck to the surface. This one is a personal preference, the bed was soft compared to our home mattress, didn’t lend to the best of nights sleep!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Heyfield Motel & Apartments
The room was very clean although carpeted and my feet did get dirty from the carpet. The room was very well equippewith small appliances and dishes
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bairnsdale
Broadlands
If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake King are top sights worth seeing.
Eastwood
While there might not be top attractions in Eastwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery.
Lucknow
Lucknow is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Bairnsdale Historical Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Wy Yung
Travellers like the parks in Wy Yung, and East Gippsland Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ellaswood
While there might not be top attractions in Ellaswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nicholson St. Gallery and Bairnsdale Historical Museum.
