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Christian Fish Owner/Operators: Peter and Wendy :: Reservations and enquiries, phone: (03) 5152 3200 Christian Fish
 

Local Attractions

Bairnsdale is an ideal location for those wishing to discover the essence of a large country town while exploring some interesting sights around Gippsland.

The Clock Shop

The Traveller's Rest Motel is situated within walking distance to the Main Street gardens, the interesting St Mary's Church, 19th Century buildings, Antique Clock Museum (with over 400 clocks), an Aboriginal Cultural Museum, public and private art galleries plus many more local attractions.

 

   
A view of the Gppsland Lakes Bairnsdale is only a short drive from the Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and is the start to the Great Alpine Road leading to the High Country and winter snow fields. The Mitchell river is a short walk from the Traveller's Rest Motel and the nearby Nicholson and Tambo rivers and lakes provide good fishing and water activities.
   
The rural nature of Bairnsdale is demonstrated during Bairnsdale Racing Club days, Bairnsdale Agricultural Show and East Gippsland Field Days.
   

Jetty Fishing

Fishing

Jetty Fishing

Stroll across the road from the Travellers Rest Motel to drop a line in the Mitchell River

 

Golfing

Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale Golf courses are two of the best in the area. Lakes Entrance is rated in the TOP 100 courses in Australia.

Bairnsdale Golf Club

Address: Paynesville Rd, Eagle Point, Vic, 3878

Phone: (03) 5156 6847

Green Fees: $25

Lakes Entrance Golf Club

Address: Golf Links Rd, Lakes Entrance, Vic, 3909

Phone: (03) 5155 2832

Green Fees: $30

   
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Travellers Rest Motel, 49 Main Street Bairnsdale, 3875 Phone: (03) 5152 3200