Bairnsdale is located in East Gippsland on the banks of the Mitchell River which is 285kms east of Melbourne. Popular attractions at Bairnsdale are fishing, golf, river walks or boating on the river.
Another thing to do is drive along the Twin River food and wine trail where you can visit wineries, restaurants and orchards where you can visit art galleries, museums and craft shops. Bairnsdale has great budget accomodation with motor inns, hotels and motels.