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Things to see in Bairnsdale (Australia): 7 places and when to go
Bairnsdale is a town in Australia, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (5), Museums and art (1). The best known are The Lakes National Park. The best time to come is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -37.8296, 147.61
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- MEL Melbourne, 245 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bairnsdale
The places in and around Bairnsdale, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- The Lakes National ParkNational park in Australia19 km
- Eagle Point Gippsland Lakes ReserveProtected area8.8 km
- Flannagan Island Gippsland Lakes ReserveProtected area27 km
- Paynesville Maritime MuseumMuseum14 km
- St Mary's Roman Catholic churchHeritage-listed church in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia1.6 km
- The Billabong Flora and Fauna ReserveProtected area26 km
- Unnamed P0191 Private Nature ReserveProtected area27 km
When to go to Bairnsdale
The best time to visit Bairnsdale is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible14:21
- FebPossible13:25
- MarBest time12:18
- AprBest time11:01
- MayPossible9:57
- JunPossible9:24
- JulPossible9:37
- AugPossible10:32
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time13:00
- NovBest time14:05
- DecPossible14:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24. In March, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bairnsdale
The nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL, Melbourne), 245 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sale, Victoria11 places57 km
- Traralgon6 places103 km
- Tanjil Bren7 places126 km
- Wandiligong7 places129 km
- Thredbo7 places160 km
- King Valley6 places164 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bairnsdale?
The best known: The Lakes National Park. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bairnsdale?
March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Bairnsdale?
The nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 245 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bairnsdale as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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