What's it like in East Bairnsdale?

East Bairnsdale is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums. Are you looking for East Bairnsdale travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake King and Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Bairnsdale, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in East Bairnsdale.

What are the top things to see and do in East Bairnsdale?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake King, Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve and Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve. A visit to Robb Street Gallery is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Bairnsdale include McLeod's Morass Wildlife Reserve, Mitchell River Water Reserve Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Bairnsdale Historical Museum. While you're out sightseeing, St Mary's Catholic Church and Nicholson St. Gallery are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bairnsdale.

Top 10 East Bairnsdale Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in East Bairnsdale

"We only stayed 1 night but had a lovely stay !"

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Checking in and out was quick and easy. The rooms are clean and comfortable."

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

"Great location friendly staff"

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Stayed here many times, next to river and rooms are very clean. "

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Very handy to shops, lovely staff quiet safe for kids"

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16 Jun - 17 Jun

"Excellent location and facilities. Friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again. "

"Amazing property! "

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Beautiful place with a lovely view and nice quiet town."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Everything was just great."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Well appointed and close to the ferry to Raymond Island. "

"Plenty of parking for the work verhicle and trailer"

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Lovely place to stay which is a short drive from the town centre. If you want to stay at a place that’s different to your average motel/hotel then this is the place for you & Lynn the host was lovely."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Gorgeous BnB, most relaxed stay we have had in years. Lovely claw foot bath, quiet comfortable room, generous snacks, gracious hosts. Stunning garden "

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Furnishings a little tired but OK for short break and excellent location on main promenade."

"Lovely, comfortable, clean, so close to everything, a great place to stay. Would stay again :) "

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

"Bed was really comfortable Good view close to town "

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"it was nice place to stay"

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Very good location quiet Very good cleaning "

"Check in was simple and easy. Cabin was clean and beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay at here again"

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Wa had a perfect stay! Comfortable cabins, nice patio and a good location to explore the surrounding area. "

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

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Where to stay in East Bairnsdale

Find the best East Bairnsdale areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Broadlands

If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Lake King and Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Lucknow

Lucknow is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like East Gippsland Rail Trail and St Mary's Catholic Church if you have time to explore the area.

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Eastwood

While there might not be top attractions in Eastwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery.

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Wy Yung

Travellers like the parks in Wy Yung, and East Gippsland Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Ellaswood

While there might not be top attractions in Ellaswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and St Mary's Catholic Church.

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