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 Nicholson St. Gallery if you have time to explore the area.

Lucknow
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East Bairnsdale

Travellers like the museums in East Bairnsdale, and Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Bairnsdale
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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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Broadlands

While there might not be top attractions in Broadlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve and East Gippsland Rail Trail.

Broadlands
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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.

Eastwood
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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 Tanjil Motor Inn
Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
384-386 Main St, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$121 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$121
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
A little courtesy…
"The reception staff were super nice and friendly. We had the family room. It was spacious for us. Perfect for 4. The only thing that annoyed me and it’s nothing to do to with hotel itself, and that was other folks at 4-5am turning their car on and letting it idle for 10-15 mins while they finish ..."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2024

Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
295 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$161 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$161
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms well maintained. Really nice and helpful staff. Very close to the shops and cafés. Recommended"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
Bairnsdale International
Bairnsdale International
4 out of 5
355 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$172
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Very comfortable and quiet. Outstanding staff hospitality."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Bairnsdale International
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.
Anchorage Holiday Units
Anchorage Holiday Units
3 out of 5
7 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3-star golf apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (228 reviews)
"Nice self contained apartment for couple of nights stay at Lakes Entrance. The apartment was slightly old and worn however was clean enough and had all amenities required."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Anchorage Holiday Units
Kalimna Woods Cottages
Kalimna Woods Cottages
3.5 out of 5
30 Kalimna Jetty Road, Kalimna, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly cottage in Kalimna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Lakes Entrance Lookout and Rigby ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
"What a little gem of a find. Absolutely beautiful cottage right in the woods and yet a 5 min drive to town. Jack is a wealth of knowledge and there is bird and possum feeding at certain times. There are beautiful parrots, a goose, chickens and a free range rabbit. Kids would love this place and there ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024

Kalimna Woods Cottages
Lakes Caravilla Caravan Park
Lakes Caravilla Caravan Park
2 out of 5
3192 Princes Highway, Kalimna, VIC
Stay at this campground in Kalimna. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Nyerimilang Heritage Park and Lakes Entrance ...
7.8/10 Good! (258 reviews)
"Great camp-site conveniently located just a few minutes drive outside Lakes Entrance. Lots of nicely shaded powered and non-powered sites, tidy camp kitchen, clean n neat laundry and bathroom facilities, swimming pool and playground. Lovely owners, great sunset views, clear stargazing and dog friendly ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2024

Lakes Caravilla Caravan Park
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
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4 - Good
83
" "4 - Good 54.966887417218544%
3 - Okay
16
" "3 - Okay 10.596026490066226%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.3245033112582782%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Mar 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Feb 2020

Friendly place.

5/5 - Excellent

R&S
9 Feb 2020

Great cafes and restaurants

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
27 Dec 2019

Not much in the way of dining options in Bairnsdale

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
19 Dec 2019

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
17 Dec 2019

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