Bairnsdale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Bairnsdale

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Lucknow

Lucknow is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like East Gippsland Rail Trail and St Mary's Catholic Church if you have time to explore the area.

Lucknow
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Broadlands

If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake King are top sights worth seeing.

Broadlands
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Wy Yung

Travellers like the parks in Wy Yung, and East Gippsland Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wy Yung
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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.

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East Bairnsdale

Travellers like the museums in East Bairnsdale, and Robb Street Gallery is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Bairnsdale
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Ellaswood

While there might not be top attractions in Ellaswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and St Mary's Catholic Church.

Ellaswood
Bairnsdale International
Bairnsdale International
4 out of 5
355 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$217 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$217
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Always a pleasure
"Lovely staff Clean and quiet and close to town. Beds are firm and comfortable. Plenty of parking and even in peak season there is ample street parking just incase."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Bairnsdale International
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
295 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$147 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$147
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions St Mary's Catholic Church and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (556 reviews)
"Clean room, good facilities, easy parking. Good size room for 2 adults & 2 children. Staff friendly on check in."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn
Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
384-386 Main St, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$123 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$123
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"Room was large, spa on room did not use Goid water pressure, foxtel TV paid 130 a night great value..2 nd time stayed in a month"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
132 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and ...
7.8/10 Good! (51 reviews)
"Very clean and bright. No noise from neighbouring units or electrical appliances. Ease of arrival & departure procedure. Could not use oven as oven door would not shut"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
Kalimna Woods Cottages
Kalimna Woods Cottages
3.5 out of 5
30 Kalimna Jetty Road, Kalimna, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cottage in Kalimna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lakes Entrance Lookout and Rigby Island ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews)
"We came to this property for one night on our way back to Melbourne with our 2 kids (5 and 1 year old), and we found it absolutely perfect for what we needed. We had 2 bedrooms and a spa room, and the kids loved the cottage and the property with all the birds and playground and so much to see. Such ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Kalimna Woods Cottages
Allambi Holiday Apartments
Allambi Holiday Apartments
3.5 out of 5
34 Carpenter St, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cunningham Foot Bridge and Lakes Entrance ...
9/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Pleasant stay in an older style Unit No:3. Spacious Unit with comfortable recliner chairs. Bed and bedding were very good. The shower head was not good, needs fixing. Hot water was good. Plenty of bench space in the well equipped Kitchen. Very quiet area, with an easy walk to the Main Street."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Allambi Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bairnsdale

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
50
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
83
4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
16
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pleasant town which makes as a good centre point to see the surrounding areas.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Friendly place.

5/5 - Excellent

R&S

Great cafes and restaurants

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not much in the way of dining options in Bairnsdale

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Usually just pass through Bairnsdale on the way to other places, but always stop for a meal or coffee. This time we needed to stay overnight and enjoyed our stay at Bairnsdale Bed and Breakfast and would recommend it.

5/5 - Excellent

Ty

Great country town with everything on offer to all sorts of people.