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Jun 17
Cocktail Hour (or 2!) @ Sardine CANTINA
Cocktails + paired snacks to celebrate the start of the East Gippsland Winter Festival
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Jul 9
Songs From the Valley at Iceworks
A cozy evening at the unique Iceworks Studio in Lakes Entrance for songs and stories inspired by the local area as part of the EG Winter Festival.
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Jun 25
Songs From the Valley at Paynesville Wine Bar
Grab a wine and settle into the snug Paynesville Wine Bar for songs and stories inspired by the local area as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival.
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Jul 2
Steph Strings LIVE at the Waterwheel Beach Tavern
Singer/songwriter Steph Strings will be playing live at the Waterwheel Beach Tavern with local duo Todd Cook & Martin Potts. Come along for a great night of live music next to Lake Tyers and the Ninety Mile Beach.
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Jun 25
Jill Hermans – Lost Wax Casting Jewellery Workshop
Learn about the art of lost wax casting with jeweller Jill Hermans.. Create your own silver ring or pendant. Working with bees wax warmed over the fire pit, share a chai as you shape and mould your piece.
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Jul 1
Steph Strings LIVE at Eight Acres
Steph Strings will be playing an intimate session at Eight Acres Lakes Entrance complete with woodfired pizzas, local craft beers, mulled wine, a spectacular fire performance, chai lattes, hot chocolates & bonfires on Friday 1 July 2022
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Jun 19
Free lantern making workshop at Foundry
Be guided by Julia Trezise (Deeva Art) to create a lantern to adorn your body or carry along with you! We are imagining hats, jewellery pieces, bags - illuminating the night sky at one of our many local lantern parades!
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Jun 18
Fire & Ice @ Metung
Join Metung locals on the Metung Village Green for a winters afternoon of fantastical fire and ice entertainment, live acoustic music, tasty winter foods to warm the belly, a late night shopping spree & a whimsical lakeside lantern parade.
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Jul 9
MidWinter Metung Market
Come along to our Metung Winter Market and enjoy live acoustic music by Ben Cawood & entertainment by Wacky Wombat whilst you shop for beautiful local Winter produce, flowers, preserves, bread, pastries & biscuits, clothing, artisan items & more.
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Jun 25
Make your own Sourdough
Learn the art and science of making a wild yeast starter and your very own sourdough bread. Participate in the whole hands-on process and relax in between by the wood fire oven with home cooked lunch provided and optional meditation and/or garden exploration.
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Jul 10
Today’s Menu live music @ Delegate River Tavern
Local band 'Todays Menu' will be lighting up the Delegate River Tavern and bringing live music to the remote border community. Starting @ 3pm with food available. Come along for a memorable night!
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Jul 2
Fairytales in the Gardens
A family evening of fairy tales and folk stories from around the world in the magical setting of the Community Gardens.
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Jun 25
Class with Brass
East Gippsland Music the home of East Gippsland Brass, East Gippsland Symphonia, East Gippsland Training Band and the Bairnsdale Gentlemen's Choir will separately and combined showcase a variety of styles. The massed group will be spectacular with over 50 artists on stage.
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Jun 23
CRASHENDO! Youth(ful) Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Community musicians of all ages and skill levels. Come and play or just watch.
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Jul 2, 9
Flutter Tent
Join us at Fisherman's Landing, on the banks of Lake Tyers in the Flutter Tent for night time stories as FROTH presenters regale us with environmental rhapsodies in a gentle act of community survival.
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Jun 19, 24, 26
Fika Blooms Winter Workshops
Spend a night or afternoon filled with laughter and enjoy creating, relaxing and learning - making your very own dried vase arrangement, terrarium or fresh flower arrangement for your home. Each workshop will include two cocktails and a delicious grazing platter to enjoy.
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Jul 8
Winter Sky Meditation
Join Rhonda James International Yoga Teacher for a Winter nights sky meditation at the Hilltop Escarpment.
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Jul 3
Yin Yoga + Sound Journey
Release body and mind with yin yoga by Poeta Hope from House of Yoga Metung, bathed in a healing sound journey brought to you by Dan Bryne, Cymatic Harmony.
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Jul 3
Yin Yoga + Sound Journey
Release body and mind with yin yoga by Poeta Hope from House of Yoga Metung, bathed in a healing sound journey brought to you by Dan Bryne, Cymatic Harmony.
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Jun 25
Turn up the Heat Wellness
Warm up your body with this active event consisting of a 30 min Group Personal Training session at our Hilltop Escarpment with Vee McShane, from HIIT Factory Bairnsdale, replenish afterwards with some energising snacks. All abililites and levels welcome.
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Sold OutJun 22
Global Sound Bath
Join us in celebrating Global Sound Bath 2022 at Metung Hot Springs on the picturesque Hilltop Escarpment.
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Jul 3
Walk With Me Winter Festival
Live music performances with local artists, Twilight Market, food vendors, community, and clothing/artware. Open Mic, NAIDOC week celebration, new Murals opening, see the park transformed by millions of Fairy Lights after dusk, rug up and hang out to catch the sunset and our main event on stage.
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Jul 9
Todd Cook & The Rufous Whistler EP launch
Todd Cook, with his new band the Rufous Whistlers, will be launching their new E.P. at the Bruthen Mechanics Hall Saturday July 9th. With special guests Harry Hookey, and The Alley Cats Community Choir. This should be a night to remember.
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Jun 21
Winter Solstice Sunset Sip & Plunge
Gippsland Jersey Winter Solstice Sunset Sip & Plunge Tuesday June 21, 2022 (Winter Solstice) 4.00pm - 5:00pm Lakes Entrance Footbridge
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Jun 22, 29
Lemon Hill Gallery By Night
Lemon Hill Gallery will be open for night viewing from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday 22nd June and Wednesday 29th June.
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Jun 25
Lakes Entrance Lantern Festival
The Lakes Entrance Lantern Festival will be held on the foreshore on Saturday June 25th to celebrate the winter solstice and our wonderful part of East Gippsland. For the 3rd year we will 'Light up the Lake' with our parade of beautiful hand-made lanterns - many created by our local school children.
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Jul 9
Augmented Plant Walk
Augmented Reality Plant Walk by Dylan Martorell featuring music and illustrated music scores based on the estuarine plants of Lake Tyers. The event is hosted by Dylan and local plant specialist Frank Flynn for Observatorium by FLOAT.
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Jun 25
Paynesville Farmers’ & Makers’ Market
The Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market will be held on Saturday, the 25th of June from 8.00am to 12.30pm along the Paynesville foreshore. Our popular market offers a wide range of stalls selling high quality farm produce to home made items.
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Jun 18 - 26
REGENEROSITY
It’s been quite a year (or two) here in Gippsland. We’ve had to learn a lot about natural disasters, resilience, the power of community, kindness - and renewable energy. It's time for a photographic celebration of Gippsland’s GOOD ENERGY by Rachel Mounsey.
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Jun 18
Beers, BBQ & Beats in Laneway3875
Laneway3875 in the heart of Bairnsdale's CBD will come to life in mid-winter and be lit-up with a celebration of art, music, good food and craft beer on Saturday 18th June 2022 from 6pm.
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Jun 19
‘Slow & Soulful’ at House of Yoga Metung
A cosy afternoon of yoga, guided meditation and warming soul food and drink at House of Yoga Metung studio.
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Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10
ON FOOT. IN WINTER
ON FOOT - will curate four Sundays of morning walks to the Entrance. Pick up your map at Iceworks Studio then head across the Lakes Entrance Footbridge. Enjoy our ON FOOT morning walk, made by locals, embedded with local artists and nature lovers. Guided or DIY.
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Jun 26
Paganini The 24 Caprices
International Violinist Jonathon Glonek presents a rare performance of the fiendishly difficult and spellbinding caprices of Niccolo Paganini for solo violin. This marathon performance will be held in in the historic casual setting of The Iceworks Studio.
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Jun 11 - 26
F/LAMP Exhibition
An exhibition of artist-made lamps installed in the gloriously upcycled Iceworks Studio. Artists from across Gippsland are creating their best f/lamps for our second annual show - and $1,000 1st prize makes for an illustrious exhibition.
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Sold OutJun 19
Growing and Cooking with Mushrooms Workshop
SOLD OUT. Join local mushroom grower Sena and professional chef Christiane to explore the magical kingdom of mushrooms this winter. Learn how to grow and cook mushrooms, their healing powers and more. Enjoy handmade fresh pasta with gourmet mushrooms for lunch with Nicholson River Winery Pinot Noir.
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Jul 7
Winter Arts & Creativity Workshop
Join us for some winter art and creativity using various mediums, facilitated by local artist Madeline. Enjoy some homemade soup, sandwiches and cakes.
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Jun 25
A High Country Star Party
Dress up like a star, and wear your best, 'warm' star outfit to view the dark skies. indulge in wine (BYO), cheese, music, whilst viewing the galaxy above via a telescope or natural eye.
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Jun 24, Jul 1, 8
Sodafish Seafood Feast
Be greeted with songs, sea shanties, freshly shucked oysters and warm spicy cider. Come upstairs to your 4 course seafood feast with matched local wines and beers and enjoy a wonderful evening with family and friends.
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Jun 21
High Country – Star Lantern Making Workshop
Join us for a brilliant star making workshop, facilitated by talented local artist, Tracey Johnston.
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Jun 17
Alcohol Ink Workshop
2 hour Alcohol ink art workshop at The Saltwater Creative Co in Lakes Entrance.
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Jul 9
Metung Yacht Club Escape Room Event
Dress up, dinner and a night of intrigue laughter and fun.
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Jul 1, 2
Stanley’s mid winter curry night at Pier 70
The best location on the Gippsland Lakes, Pier 70 presents a degustation of Indian pommie fusion with something for everyone: handmade breads, poppadoms, bhajis and pakoras, masalas, kormas and vindaloos, fine rice and fine wines for vegetarians and carnivores alike !
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Jul 1
Street Performances by the Paynesville Pop-Up Choir
The Paynesville Pop-Up Choir is back again for the East Gippsland Winter Festival! The Choir will be wandering along the foreshore of Paynesville, popping into restaurants, shops, and even onto the ferry to have a group sing-a-long.
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Jul 8
Wonky Boobie Mug art workshop
A step by step guide on how to interact with clay to shape your very own masterpiece in a small group setting at The Saltwater Creative Co.
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Jul 6
Kids Shadow Drawing and Monsters Workshop
Kids drawing workshop at The Saltwater Creative Co in Lakes Entrance.
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Jul 2
Kids Paper Mache Masterpieces Workshop
Everyone loves art! Unlock your child's inner creative with our paper mache session at our studio space in Lakes Entrance over the school holiday break!
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Jul 8, 9
Tinamba Hotel Fine Dining Experience Hosted at La Riva
For the first time, join high acclaimed Hatted restaurant Tinamba Hotel in East Gippsland for an exclusive 6 course dinner or lunch with selected wines at La Riva, a luxury homestead perched on the riverbank of the Mitchell River in Eagle Point.
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Jul 9
Light Up Orbost
'Light Up Orbost' is a free community event being held on Saturday 9th July (4-9pm) and will feature street performers, live music and great food from street traders. Orbost township and main street (Nicholson Street) will be a warm wintery glow from 17th June-10 July
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Jun 24
Free Winter Aqua Run
Join us at the Lakes Entrance Aquadome for a FREE fun-filled Winter Night on the Aqua Run from 5pm-7pm. Children under 5 years old need to be accompanied by a responsible person over 16 years.
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Jun 24
A Wild Feast at Northern Ground
Enjoy Mulled Wine around the fire pit on arrival, before sitting down to a four course menu featuring Wild ingredients from Gippsland and matched with local wines.
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Jul 2
Winter Dining at Arturo’s Latin Cuisine, Paynesville
Experience the authentic taste of Latin Cuisine for the Winter Festival on Saturday July 2nd. Arturo’s Latin Cuisine offer a fixed price menu including a starter, main and a glass of wine, beer or cider for $70 per person
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Jul 1 - 3
Open Garden Art Exploration at La Riva – Morning
Explore the grounds of La Riva positioned on the bank of the Mitchell River in Eagle Point. Discover East Gippsland art sculptures showcased throughout the seven acres of manicured gardens, whilst enjoying coffee/tea, Scones, Jam & Cream. Profits will be donated to support the arts community.
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Jul 1 - 3
Open Garden Art Exploration at La Riva – Afternoon
Explore the grounds of La Riva positioned on the bank of the Mitchell River in Eagle Point. Discover East Gippsland art sculptures showcased throughout the seven acres of manicured gardens, whilst enjoying canapés and a glass of local sparkling wine or beer.
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Jul 1
Kids Mini Mokedamas – Kokedama making for kids
Paint and create your very own mini kokemdama! Learn how to use simple household items to make your own mini planter!
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Jun 29
Kids Fluid Acrylic Art Workshop
Relax and make a mess with the original Saltwater kids class. Each child will learn a variety of fluid paint pouring techniques and complete up to 5 finished artworks.
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Jun 24
Kokedama making with Mokedamas
Create your own Kokedama with Marley from Mokedamas. Complete with herb name tag, you will learn how to use spaghnum moss and how to assemble a 20cm( approx) kokedama, finished with a unique natural twine wrapping.
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Jun 18, Jul 6
Resin Art Workshop
Learn the art of epoxy resin painting in one of The Saltwater Creative Co's community resin art workshops.
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Jul 2
Lantern Making Workshop in Paynesville
Join our instructor Michelle for a fun morning creating your very own Lantern! Bring along your creativity and join our workshop for a few hours of enjoyment making a lantern you can take home with you.
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Jun 19
Candlelight Yoga & Sound meditation – Newlands Arm
Enjoy a slow paced Yin Yoga practice followed by a soul soothing sound meditation in the serenity and soft glow of candlelight. Illuminate your mind, body, and spirit with this special experience.
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Jul 1, 5
Candlelight Yoga & iRest meditation – Paynesville
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga meditation experience in a candlelit room of flickering flame and movement of shadows with the healing heat of infrared panels.
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Jun 22
Candlelight Yoga & iRest meditation – Bairnsdale
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga meditation experience in a candlelit room of flickering flame and movement of shadows.
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Jun 23, Jul 3
A Fungal Foray for Budding Citizen Scientists
Be guided on how to observe and record wild fungi as a citizen scientist on a walk around the gorgeous Marsdenia Rainforest Walk. Bring your mobile phone loaded with the iNaturalist app and log your finds in the Living Atlas of Australia.
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Jun 18
Nowa Nowa Music and Food at the Hall
An evening of Music and Food from Nowa Nowa locals
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Sold OutJun 19
Pottery Pitfire Workshop
Two part Pottery workshop with a Pitfire Session One:- Wednesday 18th May 2022 is to provide guidance in making of pottery suitable for the Pitfire, Session Two:- Sunday 19th June 2022 is to decorate pottery and manage the Pitfire.
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Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10
Nature Alignment Walks – Lakes Entrance
Take a break from your daily routine and responsibilities and immerse yourself in nature on a Nature Alignment Walk at the breathtakingly beautiful Lakes Entrance Beach. Join me for a guided walk, taking in both the coastal bushland and beach where I invite you to slow down, relax and become present in nature.
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Jul 1
Koala Island Night Tour
Join a small group on a one hour night tour of Raymond Island Koala Trail from early dusk until after dark. Walk the Koala Trail, hear interesting information about koalas, ask questions and see the koalas after dark in their natural habitat.
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Jul 2, 3
Winter Cruise on the Gippsland Lakes
Enjoy a one hour cruise on board the Lady Jodie with H2O Tours & Adventures. Cruise the Paynesville canals and take in the beauty of the Gippsland Lakes.
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Jun 20
iLOOMination Tapestry Workshop
Make your own whimsical, illuminated woven tapestry to brighten up your winter walls! All materials and equipment are included for this beginner-friendly workshop, no prior experience needed.
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Jul 5
Rustic Rug Weaving Workshop
Rug Up for winter with this 6 hour beginner workshop with all materials and supplies included. You will create a thick-textured woven floor rug/ hall runner using wool yarn and unspun wool tops. This is a beginner-friendly workshop, no prior experience needed.
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Sold OutJul 10
Bottomless BBQ Brunch at Northern Ground
4 Coarse Brunch Menu - cooked over, on, or in the coals with Bottomless Lightfoot Wines Sparkling Mimosas
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Jun 24 - Jul 10
LIGHT – Art exhibition
Artworks in all media by local artists on the theme of LIGHT. Come and join us for a warming mid-winter celebration at the exhibition opening on Friday 24th June at 5pm.
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Jul 2
Cassilis Community Market
A Community Market will be held at the Cassilis Recreation Reserve on Saturday, the 2nd of July from 10.00 - 2.00pm. Stallholders selling farm produce, craft and trash and treasure are welcome to attend.
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Sold OutJul 9
Make your own Sourdough
SOLD OUT. Learn the art and science of making a wild yeast starter and your very own sourdough bread. Participate in the whole hands-on process and relax in between by the wood fire oven with home cooked lunch provided and optional meditation and/or garden exploration.
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Jul 3
Circling Time by Kutcha Edwards – Bairnsdale
Circling Time - Songs & Stories by Kutcha Edwards. 2022 Victorian Tour. 7:30pm at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub in Bairnsdale
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Jul 2
Kutcha Edwards Singing Workshop – Lakes Entrance
Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards for Choirs and Individuals at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics' Institute Hall. 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
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Jul 3
Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards – Bairnsdale
1 hour singing workshop with Kutcha Edwards for choirs and individuals at the Forge Theatre & Arts Hub in Bairnsdale. 4:00 - 5:00pm
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Jul 2
Circling Time by Kutcha Edwards – Lakes Entrance
Circling Time - Songs & stories by Kutcha Edwards. 2022 Victorian Tour. 7:30pm at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics' Institute Hall.
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Jul 2
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting East Gippsland to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival.
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Jul 1
Circling Time by Kutcha Edwards – Mallacoota
Circling Time - Songs & Stories by Kutcha Edwards. 2022 Victorian Tour. 7:30pm at the Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavilion.
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Jul 1
Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards – Mallacoota
1 hour Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards for Choirs and Individuals in Mallacoota. 4:00 - 5:00pm at the Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavilion.
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Jun 17 - Jul 10
The Phoenix Trail
The Phoenix Trail is a trail of artists' studios and galleries running throughout East Gippsland from Omeo to Mallacoota.
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Jun 22 - Jul 3
Sardine Dining winter lunch series at Ocean Grange
Highly acclaimed hatted restaurant Sardine Dining are teaming up with the iconic Ocean Grange Homestead once again to bring you a sensational series of winter lunches as part of the 2022 East Gippsland Winter Festival.
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Jun 29
Drama workshop for people living with a disability
The Dog Theatre is very excited to announce their Performing Arts (Drama) Improvisation workshop, especially tailored for people living with a disability, during the East Gippsland Winter Festival 2022.
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Jun 25 - 26
Improvisation Workshop with Born In A Taxi Theatre Co
It's time to change the way you think about Acting & Performing, Whether you engage with Acting and Performing for fun, as a profession, or you have always wanted to give it a go and not had the opportunity … This is your time. These workshops are for everyone - together
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Jul 1, 2
The Waiting Room
An award-winning theatre performance by Born In A Taxi, one of Australia’s most highly regarded theatre companies and proudly presented by The Dog Theatre Inc. Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July at Iceworks Studio - Lakes Entrance.
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Jul 2
Yoga Mini Retreat – Winter Medicine for Body & Mind
Be guided by Deborah Langley, Yoga Teacher, through this mini retreat learning ways to nourish and support our bodies during winter using holistic approaches.
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Jun 25
Kombucha Workshop and Grazing Table
Join us in an interactive Kombucha workshop featuring our signature Kombucha Cocktails whilst you are treated to a delicious feast celebrating East Gippsland wholesome foods.
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Sold OutJun 22
World Bathing Day at Metung Hot Springs
Join Metung Hot Springs on 'World Bathing Day' as people come together across the world to celebrate water. At sunrise, we invite you to join us as we follow the path of the sun across the globe.
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Jun 26
Luxe Yoga at Metung Hot Springs
Come and treat yourself with an indulgent experience created as a collaborative event between Metung Hot Springs Wellness Team, Poeta Hope from House of Yoga Metung and Naomi Ballinger from Integral Sound Healing.
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Jun 22
Winter Wellness Business Masterclass
‘Tapping into the Wellness Visitor Economy’ - Are you an East Gippsland business owner? Attend this free Masterclass to find out how to capitalise on the huge increase in wellness tourists visiting the East Gippsland region.
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Jun 29
Childrens Wellness Adventure (Ages 9-13)
A fun and active session for children including a Sensory Walking Exploration, Kids Yoga with Poeta Hope, Clay Face painting and a campfire cooking experience.
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Jun 29
Children’s Wellness Adventure (Ages 3-8)
A fun and active session for children including a Sensory Walking Exploration, Kids Yoga with Poeta Hope, Clay Face painting and a campfire cooking experience.
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Jul 8 - 10
Sailors Grave Brewing ‘Deep in the Weeds’ Long Weekend
Join Sailors Grave for the return of ‘Deep in the Weeds Festival’ and 3 big days of weird & wonderful beers, live music and good food in and around Orbost, with their mates from Bodriggy Brewing (more details coming soon).
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Jul 2
Bruthen Medieval Winter Fire Festival
Winter is coming and Bruthen is going medieval for the Winter Festival on July 2nd. There will be fun for all ages from 3pm onwards with sword fighting, medieval feasting, great costumes, music, drumming, lanterns, fire sculpture and a good old bonfire.
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Sold OutJul 2
White Night at Rivendell Farm Estate
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Nestled in the hills of Tambo Upper, East Gippsland sits Rivendell Farm Estate. Come dressed in your fabulous whites and enjoy a winters nights with flowing champagne, gorgeous cocktails & dance the night away
Cocktail Hour (or 2!) @ Sardine CANTINA
Cocktails + paired snacks to celebrate the start of the East Gippsland Winter Festival
Songs From the Valley at Iceworks
A cozy evening at the unique Iceworks Studio in Lakes Entrance for songs and stories inspired by the local area as part of the EG Winter Festival.
Songs From the Valley at Paynesville Wine Bar
Grab a wine and settle into the snug Paynesville Wine Bar for songs and stories inspired by the local area as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival.
Steph Strings LIVE at the Waterwheel Beach Tavern
Singer/songwriter Steph Strings will be playing live at the Waterwheel Beach Tavern with local duo Todd Cook & Martin Potts. Come along for a great night of live music next to Lake Tyers and the Ninety Mile Beach.
Jill Hermans – Lost Wax Casting Jewellery Workshop
Learn about the art of lost wax casting with jeweller Jill Hermans.. Create your own silver ring or pendant. Working with bees wax warmed over the fire pit, share a chai as you shape and mould your piece.
Steph Strings LIVE at Eight Acres
Steph Strings will be playing an intimate session at Eight Acres Lakes Entrance complete with woodfired pizzas, local craft beers, mulled wine, a spectacular fire performance, chai lattes, hot chocolates & bonfires on Friday 1 July 2022
Free lantern making workshop at Foundry
Be guided by Julia Trezise (Deeva Art) to create a lantern to adorn your body or carry along with you! We are imagining hats, jewellery pieces, bags - illuminating the night sky at one of our many local lantern parades!
Fire & Ice @ Metung
Join Metung locals on the Metung Village Green for a winters afternoon of fantastical fire and ice entertainment, live acoustic music, tasty winter foods to warm the belly, a late night shopping spree & a whimsical lakeside lantern parade.
MidWinter Metung Market
Come along to our Metung Winter Market and enjoy live acoustic music by Ben Cawood & entertainment by Wacky Wombat whilst you shop for beautiful local Winter produce, flowers, preserves, bread, pastries & biscuits, clothing, artisan items & more.
Make your own Sourdough
Learn the art and science of making a wild yeast starter and your very own sourdough bread. Participate in the whole hands-on process and relax in between by the wood fire oven with home cooked lunch provided and optional meditation and/or garden exploration.
Today’s Menu live music @ Delegate River Tavern
Local band 'Todays Menu' will be lighting up the Delegate River Tavern and bringing live music to the remote border community. Starting @ 3pm with food available. Come along for a memorable night!
Fairytales in the Gardens
A family evening of fairy tales and folk stories from around the world in the magical setting of the Community Gardens.
Class with Brass
East Gippsland Music the home of East Gippsland Brass, East Gippsland Symphonia, East Gippsland Training Band and the Bairnsdale Gentlemen's Choir will separately and combined showcase a variety of styles. The massed group will be spectacular with over 50 artists on stage.
CRASHENDO! Youth(ful) Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Community musicians of all ages and skill levels. Come and play or just watch.
Flutter Tent
Join us at Fisherman's Landing, on the banks of Lake Tyers in the Flutter Tent for night time stories as FROTH presenters regale us with environmental rhapsodies in a gentle act of community survival.
Fika Blooms Winter Workshops
Spend a night or afternoon filled with laughter and enjoy creating, relaxing and learning - making your very own dried vase arrangement, terrarium or fresh flower arrangement for your home. Each workshop will include two cocktails and a delicious grazing platter to enjoy.
Winter Sky Meditation
Join Rhonda James International Yoga Teacher for a Winter nights sky meditation at the Hilltop Escarpment.
Yin Yoga + Sound Journey
Release body and mind with yin yoga by Poeta Hope from House of Yoga Metung, bathed in a healing sound journey brought to you by Dan Bryne, Cymatic Harmony.
Yin Yoga + Sound Journey
Release body and mind with yin yoga by Poeta Hope from House of Yoga Metung, bathed in a healing sound journey brought to you by Dan Bryne, Cymatic Harmony.
Turn up the Heat Wellness
Warm up your body with this active event consisting of a 30 min Group Personal Training session at our Hilltop Escarpment with Vee McShane, from HIIT Factory Bairnsdale, replenish afterwards with some energising snacks. All abililites and levels welcome.
Global Sound Bath
Join us in celebrating Global Sound Bath 2022 at Metung Hot Springs on the picturesque Hilltop Escarpment.
Walk With Me Winter Festival
Live music performances with local artists, Twilight Market, food vendors, community, and clothing/artware. Open Mic, NAIDOC week celebration, new Murals opening, see the park transformed by millions of Fairy Lights after dusk, rug up and hang out to catch the sunset and our main event on stage.
Todd Cook & The Rufous Whistler EP launch
Todd Cook, with his new band the Rufous Whistlers, will be launching their new E.P. at the Bruthen Mechanics Hall Saturday July 9th. With special guests Harry Hookey, and The Alley Cats Community Choir. This should be a night to remember.
Winter Solstice Sunset Sip & Plunge
Gippsland Jersey Winter Solstice Sunset Sip & Plunge Tuesday June 21, 2022 (Winter Solstice) 4.00pm - 5:00pm Lakes Entrance Footbridge
Lemon Hill Gallery By Night
Lemon Hill Gallery will be open for night viewing from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday 22nd June and Wednesday 29th June.
Lakes Entrance Lantern Festival
The Lakes Entrance Lantern Festival will be held on the foreshore on Saturday June 25th to celebrate the winter solstice and our wonderful part of East Gippsland. For the 3rd year we will 'Light up the Lake' with our parade of beautiful hand-made lanterns - many created by our local school children.
Augmented Plant Walk
Augmented Reality Plant Walk by Dylan Martorell featuring music and illustrated music scores based on the estuarine plants of Lake Tyers. The event is hosted by Dylan and local plant specialist Frank Flynn for Observatorium by FLOAT.
Paynesville Farmers’ & Makers’ Market
The Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market will be held on Saturday, the 25th of June from 8.00am to 12.30pm along the Paynesville foreshore. Our popular market offers a wide range of stalls selling high quality farm produce to home made items.
REGENEROSITY
It’s been quite a year (or two) here in Gippsland. We’ve had to learn a lot about natural disasters, resilience, the power of community, kindness - and renewable energy. It's time for a photographic celebration of Gippsland’s GOOD ENERGY by Rachel Mounsey.
Beers, BBQ & Beats in Laneway3875
Laneway3875 in the heart of Bairnsdale's CBD will come to life in mid-winter and be lit-up with a celebration of art, music, good food and craft beer on Saturday 18th June 2022 from 6pm.
‘Slow & Soulful’ at House of Yoga Metung
A cosy afternoon of yoga, guided meditation and warming soul food and drink at House of Yoga Metung studio.
ON FOOT. IN WINTER
ON FOOT - will curate four Sundays of morning walks to the Entrance. Pick up your map at Iceworks Studio then head across the Lakes Entrance Footbridge. Enjoy our ON FOOT morning walk, made by locals, embedded with local artists and nature lovers. Guided or DIY.
Paganini The 24 Caprices
International Violinist Jonathon Glonek presents a rare performance of the fiendishly difficult and spellbinding caprices of Niccolo Paganini for solo violin. This marathon performance will be held in in the historic casual setting of The Iceworks Studio.
F/LAMP Exhibition
An exhibition of artist-made lamps installed in the gloriously upcycled Iceworks Studio. Artists from across Gippsland are creating their best f/lamps for our second annual show - and $1,000 1st prize makes for an illustrious exhibition.
Growing and Cooking with Mushrooms Workshop
SOLD OUT. Join local mushroom grower Sena and professional chef Christiane to explore the magical kingdom of mushrooms this winter. Learn how to grow and cook mushrooms, their healing powers and more. Enjoy handmade fresh pasta with gourmet mushrooms for lunch with Nicholson River Winery Pinot Noir.
Winter Arts & Creativity Workshop
Join us for some winter art and creativity using various mediums, facilitated by local artist Madeline. Enjoy some homemade soup, sandwiches and cakes.
A High Country Star Party
Dress up like a star, and wear your best, 'warm' star outfit to view the dark skies. indulge in wine (BYO), cheese, music, whilst viewing the galaxy above via a telescope or natural eye.
Sodafish Seafood Feast
Be greeted with songs, sea shanties, freshly shucked oysters and warm spicy cider. Come upstairs to your 4 course seafood feast with matched local wines and beers and enjoy a wonderful evening with family and friends.
High Country – Star Lantern Making Workshop
Join us for a brilliant star making workshop, facilitated by talented local artist, Tracey Johnston.
Alcohol Ink Workshop
2 hour Alcohol ink art workshop at The Saltwater Creative Co in Lakes Entrance.
Metung Yacht Club Escape Room Event
Dress up, dinner and a night of intrigue laughter and fun.
Stanley’s mid winter curry night at Pier 70
The best location on the Gippsland Lakes, Pier 70 presents a degustation of Indian pommie fusion with something for everyone: handmade breads, poppadoms, bhajis and pakoras, masalas, kormas and vindaloos, fine rice and fine wines for vegetarians and carnivores alike !
Street Performances by the Paynesville Pop-Up Choir
The Paynesville Pop-Up Choir is back again for the East Gippsland Winter Festival! The Choir will be wandering along the foreshore of Paynesville, popping into restaurants, shops, and even onto the ferry to have a group sing-a-long.
Wonky Boobie Mug art workshop
A step by step guide on how to interact with clay to shape your very own masterpiece in a small group setting at The Saltwater Creative Co.
Kids Shadow Drawing and Monsters Workshop
Kids drawing workshop at The Saltwater Creative Co in Lakes Entrance.
Kids Paper Mache Masterpieces Workshop
Everyone loves art! Unlock your child's inner creative with our paper mache session at our studio space in Lakes Entrance over the school holiday break!
Tinamba Hotel Fine Dining Experience Hosted at La Riva
For the first time, join high acclaimed Hatted restaurant Tinamba Hotel in East Gippsland for an exclusive 6 course dinner or lunch with selected wines at La Riva, a luxury homestead perched on the riverbank of the Mitchell River in Eagle Point.
Light Up Orbost
'Light Up Orbost' is a free community event being held on Saturday 9th July (4-9pm) and will feature street performers, live music and great food from street traders. Orbost township and main street (Nicholson Street) will be a warm wintery glow from 17th June-10 July
Free Winter Aqua Run
Join us at the Lakes Entrance Aquadome for a FREE fun-filled Winter Night on the Aqua Run from 5pm-7pm. Children under 5 years old need to be accompanied by a responsible person over 16 years.
A Wild Feast at Northern Ground
Enjoy Mulled Wine around the fire pit on arrival, before sitting down to a four course menu featuring Wild ingredients from Gippsland and matched with local wines.
Winter Dining at Arturo’s Latin Cuisine, Paynesville
Experience the authentic taste of Latin Cuisine for the Winter Festival on Saturday July 2nd. Arturo’s Latin Cuisine offer a fixed price menu including a starter, main and a glass of wine, beer or cider for $70 per person
Open Garden Art Exploration at La Riva – Morning
Explore the grounds of La Riva positioned on the bank of the Mitchell River in Eagle Point. Discover East Gippsland art sculptures showcased throughout the seven acres of manicured gardens, whilst enjoying coffee/tea, Scones, Jam & Cream. Profits will be donated to support the arts community.
Open Garden Art Exploration at La Riva – Afternoon
Explore the grounds of La Riva positioned on the bank of the Mitchell River in Eagle Point. Discover East Gippsland art sculptures showcased throughout the seven acres of manicured gardens, whilst enjoying canapés and a glass of local sparkling wine or beer.
Kids Mini Mokedamas – Kokedama making for kids
Paint and create your very own mini kokemdama! Learn how to use simple household items to make your own mini planter!
Kids Fluid Acrylic Art Workshop
Relax and make a mess with the original Saltwater kids class. Each child will learn a variety of fluid paint pouring techniques and complete up to 5 finished artworks.
Kokedama making with Mokedamas
Create your own Kokedama with Marley from Mokedamas. Complete with herb name tag, you will learn how to use spaghnum moss and how to assemble a 20cm( approx) kokedama, finished with a unique natural twine wrapping.
Resin Art Workshop
Learn the art of epoxy resin painting in one of The Saltwater Creative Co's community resin art workshops.
Lantern Making Workshop in Paynesville
Join our instructor Michelle for a fun morning creating your very own Lantern! Bring along your creativity and join our workshop for a few hours of enjoyment making a lantern you can take home with you.
Candlelight Yoga & Sound meditation – Newlands Arm
Enjoy a slow paced Yin Yoga practice followed by a soul soothing sound meditation in the serenity and soft glow of candlelight. Illuminate your mind, body, and spirit with this special experience.
Candlelight Yoga & iRest meditation – Paynesville
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga meditation experience in a candlelit room of flickering flame and movement of shadows with the healing heat of infrared panels.
Candlelight Yoga & iRest meditation – Bairnsdale
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga meditation experience in a candlelit room of flickering flame and movement of shadows.
A Fungal Foray for Budding Citizen Scientists
Be guided on how to observe and record wild fungi as a citizen scientist on a walk around the gorgeous Marsdenia Rainforest Walk. Bring your mobile phone loaded with the iNaturalist app and log your finds in the Living Atlas of Australia.
Nowa Nowa Music and Food at the Hall
An evening of Music and Food from Nowa Nowa locals
Pottery Pitfire Workshop
Two part Pottery workshop with a Pitfire Session One:- Wednesday 18th May 2022 is to provide guidance in making of pottery suitable for the Pitfire, Session Two:- Sunday 19th June 2022 is to decorate pottery and manage the Pitfire.
Nature Alignment Walks – Lakes Entrance
Take a break from your daily routine and responsibilities and immerse yourself in nature on a Nature Alignment Walk at the breathtakingly beautiful Lakes Entrance Beach. Join me for a guided walk, taking in both the coastal bushland and beach where I invite you to slow down, relax and become present in nature.
Koala Island Night Tour
Join a small group on a one hour night tour of Raymond Island Koala Trail from early dusk until after dark. Walk the Koala Trail, hear interesting information about koalas, ask questions and see the koalas after dark in their natural habitat.
Winter Cruise on the Gippsland Lakes
Enjoy a one hour cruise on board the Lady Jodie with H2O Tours & Adventures. Cruise the Paynesville canals and take in the beauty of the Gippsland Lakes.
iLOOMination Tapestry Workshop
Make your own whimsical, illuminated woven tapestry to brighten up your winter walls! All materials and equipment are included for this beginner-friendly workshop, no prior experience needed.
Rustic Rug Weaving Workshop
Rug Up for winter with this 6 hour beginner workshop with all materials and supplies included. You will create a thick-textured woven floor rug/ hall runner using wool yarn and unspun wool tops. This is a beginner-friendly workshop, no prior experience needed.
Bottomless BBQ Brunch at Northern Ground
4 Coarse Brunch Menu - cooked over, on, or in the coals with Bottomless Lightfoot Wines Sparkling Mimosas
LIGHT – Art exhibition
Artworks in all media by local artists on the theme of LIGHT. Come and join us for a warming mid-winter celebration at the exhibition opening on Friday 24th June at 5pm.
Cassilis Community Market
A Community Market will be held at the Cassilis Recreation Reserve on Saturday, the 2nd of July from 10.00 - 2.00pm. Stallholders selling farm produce, craft and trash and treasure are welcome to attend.
Make your own Sourdough
SOLD OUT. Learn the art and science of making a wild yeast starter and your very own sourdough bread. Participate in the whole hands-on process and relax in between by the wood fire oven with home cooked lunch provided and optional meditation and/or garden exploration.
Circling Time by Kutcha Edwards – Bairnsdale
Circling Time - Songs & Stories by Kutcha Edwards. 2022 Victorian Tour. 7:30pm at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub in Bairnsdale
Kutcha Edwards Singing Workshop – Lakes Entrance
Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards for Choirs and Individuals at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics' Institute Hall. 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards – Bairnsdale
1 hour singing workshop with Kutcha Edwards for choirs and individuals at the Forge Theatre & Arts Hub in Bairnsdale. 4:00 - 5:00pm
Circling Time by Kutcha Edwards – Lakes Entrance
Circling Time - Songs & stories by Kutcha Edwards. 2022 Victorian Tour. 7:30pm at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics' Institute Hall.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting East Gippsland to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival.
Circling Time by Kutcha Edwards – Mallacoota
Circling Time - Songs & Stories by Kutcha Edwards. 2022 Victorian Tour. 7:30pm at the Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavilion.
Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards – Mallacoota
1 hour Singing Workshop with Kutcha Edwards for Choirs and Individuals in Mallacoota. 4:00 - 5:00pm at the Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavilion.
The Phoenix Trail
The Phoenix Trail is a trail of artists' studios and galleries running throughout East Gippsland from Omeo to Mallacoota.
Sardine Dining winter lunch series at Ocean Grange
Highly acclaimed hatted restaurant Sardine Dining are teaming up with the iconic Ocean Grange Homestead once again to bring you a sensational series of winter lunches as part of the 2022 East Gippsland Winter Festival.
Drama workshop for people living with a disability
The Dog Theatre is very excited to announce their Performing Arts (Drama) Improvisation workshop, especially tailored for people living with a disability, during the East Gippsland Winter Festival 2022.
Improvisation Workshop with Born In A Taxi Theatre Co
It's time to change the way you think about Acting & Performing, Whether you engage with Acting and Performing for fun, as a profession, or you have always wanted to give it a go and not had the opportunity … This is your time. These workshops are for everyone - together
The Waiting Room
An award-winning theatre performance by Born In A Taxi, one of Australia’s most highly regarded theatre companies and proudly presented by The Dog Theatre Inc. Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July at Iceworks Studio - Lakes Entrance.
Yoga Mini Retreat – Winter Medicine for Body & Mind
Be guided by Deborah Langley, Yoga Teacher, through this mini retreat learning ways to nourish and support our bodies during winter using holistic approaches.
Kombucha Workshop and Grazing Table
Join us in an interactive Kombucha workshop featuring our signature Kombucha Cocktails whilst you are treated to a delicious feast celebrating East Gippsland wholesome foods.
World Bathing Day at Metung Hot Springs
Join Metung Hot Springs on 'World Bathing Day' as people come together across the world to celebrate water. At sunrise, we invite you to join us as we follow the path of the sun across the globe.
Luxe Yoga at Metung Hot Springs
Come and treat yourself with an indulgent experience created as a collaborative event between Metung Hot Springs Wellness Team, Poeta Hope from House of Yoga Metung and Naomi Ballinger from Integral Sound Healing.
Winter Wellness Business Masterclass
‘Tapping into the Wellness Visitor Economy’ - Are you an East Gippsland business owner? Attend this free Masterclass to find out how to capitalise on the huge increase in wellness tourists visiting the East Gippsland region.
Childrens Wellness Adventure (Ages 9-13)
A fun and active session for children including a Sensory Walking Exploration, Kids Yoga with Poeta Hope, Clay Face painting and a campfire cooking experience.
Children’s Wellness Adventure (Ages 3-8)
A fun and active session for children including a Sensory Walking Exploration, Kids Yoga with Poeta Hope, Clay Face painting and a campfire cooking experience.
Sailors Grave Brewing ‘Deep in the Weeds’ Long Weekend
Join Sailors Grave for the return of ‘Deep in the Weeds Festival’ and 3 big days of weird & wonderful beers, live music and good food in and around Orbost, with their mates from Bodriggy Brewing (more details coming soon).
Bruthen Medieval Winter Fire Festival
Winter is coming and Bruthen is going medieval for the Winter Festival on July 2nd. There will be fun for all ages from 3pm onwards with sword fighting, medieval feasting, great costumes, music, drumming, lanterns, fire sculpture and a good old bonfire.
White Night at Rivendell Farm Estate
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Nestled in the hills of Tambo Upper, East Gippsland sits Rivendell Farm Estate. Come dressed in your fabulous whites and enjoy a winters nights with flowing champagne, gorgeous cocktails & dance the night away