East Gippsland

Occupying an area of just over 2 million ha and with a population of approx. 41,000, the Region of East Gippsland is located at the eastern end of Victoria. The region's waterways, parks & reserves and roads, combined with a temperate climate, are key features in East Gippsland's attraction as a popular holiday and tourist destination. The region includes the city of Bairnsdale along with the coastal towns of Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers, Marlo, Bemm River and Mallacoota, the lakeside towns of Paynesville, Raymond Island,  Eagle Point, Gypsy Point and Metung, the alpine villages of Hotham Heights and Dinner Plain, the high country towns of Dargo, Omeo, Benambra, Swifts Creek and Ensay, and the inland communities of Lindenow, Bruthen, Nicholson, Swan Reach, Johnsonville, Buchan, Nowa Nowa, Orbost, Cann River and Genoa.

• Location & Access

  • 280 km east of Melbourne via Gippsland and Princess Highway

  • 550 km south of Sydney via NSW and Princess Highway

  • 270 km south of Canberra via NSW and Monaro Highway

  • 200 km south of Wodonga via North East Victoria and Great Alpine Road