Bainsdale is 30 klms out of Lakes Entrance it is the largest city in the East Gippsland region, situated on the Mitchell River which then flows into the extensive Gippsland Lakes system at Lake King.
Bairnsdale's large and busy commercial centre is built around the Princes Highway which opens up into a wide boulevard featuring trees, gardens and a rotunda in the central strip. Landmarks in the commercial centre include the impressive St Mary's Catholic Church (built between 1913 and 1937), the courthouse in Nicholson Street (1894), the town's water tower, and a number of historic shops and hotels.
After having a walk around the shops etc..and lunch at Subway we headed back home, on the way back we decided to go check out Metung ....it is a small Village of 1000 permanent residents located on a narrow peninsula of land seperating Bancroft Bay and Lake King. It is situated in East Gippsland and ideally placed with the surrounding protected waters of the Gippsland Lakes (400 sq Kilometers)
The main activities are boating and fishing, but Metung is also known for it's scenic walks.
We thought it was just beautiful, and like all our others days of exploring this great area we are amazed at what we find by just driving down a country road a few kilometers.
Finished off the day with a bbq .... John has come out with another big bruise...I will be glad when tomorrow comes and hopefully find out whats causing them as he has to go back to doctors for his blood results...
No comments:
Post a Comment