East Bairnsdale Travel Guide
Bairnsdale
Visit East Bairnsdale
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Nicholson St. Gallery
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nicholson St. Gallery during your trip to Bairnsdale. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its spas.
Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Enjoy an outing to Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre during your stay in Bairnsdale. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.
Top hotels in East Bairnsdale
Bellevue on the Lakes
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Esplanade Resort and Spa
The room was very clean and comfortable and although we didnt have much interaction with the staff all seemed polite but just doing there job
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Lakeside Motel Waterfront
Stayed here many times, clean and comfortable accommodation. Great price for location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lakes Entrance
The motel is conveniently located on the main strip with lots of restaurants and shops close by. Walking distance to a great park and the bridge over to the beach. Really enjoyed being close. The room itself was nothing special, no issues, can just use some TLC. Onsite laundry was a nice benefit ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Anchorage Holiday Units
Furniture was very uncomfortable, lounge chairs so bad we couldn’t sit on them, had to use the kitchen chairs. The apartment was clean and had all you needed. The pool was not so clean, why advertise you had a pool if it’s not in use and looks like it’s been like that for some time. I can’t understand ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Heyfield Motel & Apartments
The room was clean, bed comfortable, stocked well and very well looked after.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bairnsdale
Broadlands
If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Lake King and Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve 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 Aquatic and Recreation Centre 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 Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Nicholson St. Gallery.
