
Hotels in Bairnsdale, Victoria
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Club Hotel
Commercial Hotel
Grand Terminus Hotel
Grand Terminus Hotel The Hotel was established in 1889. A classic looking Pub.
Imperial Hotel
Main Hotel
Mitchell River Tavern
Mitchell River Tavern Former Orient Hotel.
Wy Yung Pub
Former Albion Hotel
Former Albion Hotel The Hotel was established c1880's and was the town's first three story hotel. The verandah was removed in the 1940's and sadly the Hotel closed 16/09/1986.
Information on Bairnsdale, VIC
Local Museum
Photo 01/03/2008 submitted by Gary Pope, Many Thanks
Bairnsdale is a laid-back country town and ideal base for exploring the vast Gippsland Lakes, Mitchell River, and surrounding forests. Located in East Gippsland, it offers easy access to lakes, rivers, mountains, and forests, situated 285 km east of Melbourne on the Mitchell River.
Known as the gateway to the stunning Gippsland Lakes, Bairnsdale sits at the southern end-point of the Great Alpine Road which traverses the Great Dividing Range.
The town provides excellent accommodation and dining options while serving as a perfect destination for year-round outdoor activities and exploration.
Local tourism links
Travel options
V/Line operates trains from Bairnsdale Station to Melbourne's Flinders Street Station 3 times daily, with the journey taking 3 hours 52 minutes. V-Line Buses also provide twice-daily coach services to Melbourne via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. For air travel, Melbourne Airport connections require transfers via Melbourne, taking approximately 4-5 hours total travel time including transfers.
By road, Bairnsdale connects to the Great Alpine Road, providing scenic driving routes through Victoria's alpine regions to destinations like Mount Hotham, Bright, and Wangaratta over 300 kilometers away. Car hire and local bus services are also available.
- Nicholson (11km)
- Swan Reach (22km)
- Bruthen (23km)
- Kalimna (31km)
- Lakes Entrance (34km)
- Lake Tyers Beach (42km)
- Nowa Nowa (43km)