Things to do with kids in Bairnsdale

East Gippsland Shire Council · 3875

Our data lists 2 playgrounds and 5 parks and reserves in Bairnsdale, in the East Gippsland area. Bairnsdale also has a library, 2 pools, 2 museums or galleries and a cinema.

Landmarks

Mitchell River water reserve Gippsland Lakes Reserve is the largest mapped park in Bairnsdale, at about 15 hectares. City Park and Rotary Park are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Bairnsdale include Dennison Oval and Harnham Drive Reserve. Playgrounds in Bairnsdale include All Abilities Playground. Our data shows 18 public toilets in Bairnsdale. In Bairnsdale you'll also find Bairnsdale Museum, Krowathunkoolong Keeping Place, Sun Cinema Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale Aquatic & Recreation Centre and Bairnsdale swimming pool. For walks and rides, Bairnsdale LCN, Mitchell River Walk and walking track cross Bairnsdale. Our data lists 15 cafes and family restaurants in Bairnsdale for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at Bairnsdale Railway Station (V/Line: Bairnsdale - Melbourne via Sale & Traralgon) in Bairnsdale. Buses 1, 2, 3, 12, 13 and 14 stop in Bairnsdale. V/Line coaches stop in Bairnsdale. By car from Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance is about 38 minutes away and Sale about 55 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Bairnsdale is Boyfriend Beach in Forge Creek, about 21 minutes' drive. For a skate park, the skate park at Gilsenan Reserve in Paynesville is about 20 minutes' drive from Bairnsdale. For a zoo or wildlife park, Bairnsdale Archery, Mini Golf, Games Park in Lucknow is about 9 minutes' drive from Bairnsdale. The closest places for kids by road from Bairnsdale are the playground at Howitt Park in Wy Yung (5 min), Bairnsdale Archery, Mini Golf, Games Park in Lucknow (9 min), Boyfriend Beach in Forge Creek (21 min), Paynesville Library in Paynesville (19 min), the skate park at Gilsenan Reserve in Paynesville (20 min) and Elbow Point in Forge Creek (23 min).

Best for

Rainy days at the library, cinema and museum or gallery in Bairnsdale. Free days on the Bairnsdale LCN and in Bairnsdale's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Forge Creek, next to Bairnsdale, has a beach. Wy Yung, next to Bairnsdale, has 3 playgrounds. Next door to Bairnsdale, Eagle Point has 1 playground. Goon Nure and East Bairnsdale also border Bairnsdale.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

6 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

7 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

Libraries

10-20 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

1 place

Beaches

10-20 km

2 places

20-50 km

6 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

17 places