Sightseeing
Bairnsdale - Mitchell River Walk
The total distance for the walk in a loop is 5.4 km which takes about one and a quarter hours at a leisurely stroll. One starting point for the walk is at Mitchell Port Road where there is a huge shelter with four tables, BBQ and toilets. There is also a display of a huge steam powered alternator (which is surrounded by a fence). Immediately east of here is a water tap with bowl.
As you head westwards along the river, there are a number of grassy areas dotted with trees and unshaded tables. A nice feature of the walk are a number of information boards with historical information and there are a couple of viewing platforms.
At the west end are two exerci
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Mitchell River Tavern
59 Main St
Bairnsdale - Mitchell River Walk
The total distance for the walk in a loop is 5.4 km which takes about one and a quarter hours at a leisurely stroll. One starting point for the walk is at Mitchell Port Road where there is a huge shelter with four tables, BBQ and toilets. There is also a display of a huge steam powered alternator (which is surrounded by a fence). Immediately east of here is a water tap with bowl.
As you head westwards along the river, there are a number of grassy areas dotted with trees and unshaded tables. A nice feature of the walk are a number of information boards with historical information and there are a couple of viewing platforms.
At the west end are two exerci
Parks & Nature
Great place for a picnic and is a great plyground for kids. I spent a day here with my grandkids once. has a long slide, flying fox, swings and climbing things.
Howitt Park
Great place for a picnic and is a great plyground for kids. I spent a day here with my grandkids once. has a long slide, flying fox, swings and climbing things.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful old building with amazing interior. Great history in a holy place.
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St Marys Catholic Church
23 Pyke StBeautiful old building with amazing interior. Great history in a holy place.
Essentials
Woolworths Bairnsdale
146 Nicholson StYou can buy your groceries here.
Coles Bairnsdale
118 Main StYou can buy your groceries here if you are a Coles fan.
Woolworths Caltex
322 Main StGet Petrol here its easy to find.
Drinks & Nightlife
For those people who like to browse a winery or two. Tastings were well thought out by highly knowledgable staff. bEautiful Scenery.
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Lightfoot & Sons Wines
717 Wy Yung-Calulu RdFor those people who like to browse a winery or two. Tastings were well thought out by highly knowledgable staff. bEautiful Scenery.
Mitchell River Tavern
59 Main StFood Scene
Have eaten here the food was pretty good. I was not disappointed with my dish.
Lake of China Chinese Restaurant
75 Main StHave eaten here the food was pretty good. I was not disappointed with my dish.
Pier 70
70 EsplanadeIts a nice location and the food i ordered was really nice.
There are not many eatery's close by so its handy to know what's about. Up to you to decide is you like it.
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The Fig Licensed Cafe
59 EsplanadeThere are not many eatery's close by so its handy to know what's about. Up to you to decide is you like it.
Excellent food, nice water views. The cuisine, while Westernised to suit our lack of tolerence to hot food was fresh and tasty, I have been there 4 times now and cannot fault the quality of taste and freshness of this cuisine, very reasonable prices.
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Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club & Thai Restaurant
80 Slip RdExcellent food, nice water views. The cuisine, while Westernised to suit our lack of tolerence to hot food was fresh and tasty, I have been there 4 times now and cannot fault the quality of taste and freshness of this cuisine, very reasonable prices.
Wow, this charming little Italian pizzaria is easy to miss as it's tucked in between a wine bar and a busy cafe. We looked at the pizza selection and decided to try the salmon pizza. What an nice surprise to find this pizza was incredibly good! We'd give it five stars just for that, but we'd add bonus points for the friendly staff, comfortable seating inside, and air conditioning, a rare thing in Paynesville. Highly recommended.
La' Catapulta Cafe
Wow, this charming little Italian pizzaria is easy to miss as it's tucked in between a wine bar and a busy cafe. We looked at the pizza selection and decided to try the salmon pizza. What an nice surprise to find this pizza was incredibly good! We'd give it five stars just for that, but we'd add bonus points for the friendly staff, comfortable seating inside, and air conditioning, a rare thing in Paynesville. Highly recommended.