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Bairnsdale is one of the major towns
of the Gippsland region, together with
its neighbour, Sale. St Mary’s Church, in
the centre of the town, has distinctive VICTORIA
Italianate-style painted walls and
ceilings, as well as beautiful carved
statuary set in its exterior walls.

w . Gipsy Point, Mallacoota
Inlet S 7 m Locator Map
This idyllic spot within a
pleasant holiday region is
ideal for summer picnics. Bird-
watching and bushwalking
are popular local activities.
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Croajingolong
Orbost National Park
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Lakes Entrance

0 Marlo  S D 7 m
Located at the mouth of the
great Snowy River, Marlo is a
popular holiday destination,
particularly with avid local
anglers. Nearby is the large
town of Orbost, the centre
of East Gippsland’s extensive
9 . Lakes Entrance timber industry.
 S  D 7 m Croajingolong National Park
Lakes Entrance is the only is a magnificent stretch of rugged
entrance from the Gippsland and coastal wilderness, classified
Lakes to the sea, through the as a World Biosphere Reserve.
treacherous Bar. This major Captain Cook caught his first sight
fishing port is also well equipped of Australia in 1770 at Point Hicks.
with motels, museums and
theme parks for children.
0 kilometres 25
7 Eagle Point S 7 m  0 miles 25
Silt banks from the Mitchell River
stretch 8 km out into Lake King
from Eagle Point. The silt banks Key
are second only in length to Freeway
those of the Mississippi River. q Mallacoota  S D 7 m
This remote fishing village is Major road
8 Metung S D 7 m  extremely popular with both Minor road
This pretty boating and Victorian and overseas tourists. River
holiday region, popular with It is set on an inland estuary
campers, benefits from hot of the Bass Strait, ideal for
mineral pools. canoeing, fishing and sailing.