Situated on the banks beautiful Mitchell River in Bairnsdale, Victoria, this delightful jetty is situate amidst a tranquil picnic area featureing expansive lawned areas, sheltered by magnificent mature trees. Sheltered BBQ’s are provided to ensure the perfect picnic with the family and friends . . . Facilities within this park area include a jetty on the river, a large sheltered area, sheltered and unsheltered picnic Read more…
This fascinating steam powered Alternator located off the Mitchell Port Road in Bairnsdale, Victoria, bestows a reminder of the engineering marvels of yesteryear. Built in 1917 in Patricoft, Manchester, England, one can only imagine the challenges encountered when transporting this massive machine half way across the world !!! The ‘Browett Lindley’ Alternator was a 500 horsepower, multi-compound steam driven engine, producing Read more…
Situated on the banks beautiful Mitchell River in Bairnsdale, Victoria, this tranquil picnic area bestows expansive lawned areas sheltered by magnificent mature trees – whilst overlooking the tranquil waters of the river. Sheltered BBQ’s are provided to ensure the perfect picnic with the family and friends . . . Other facilities within this park area include a jetty on the river, a large sheltered Read more…
Situated on the banks beautiful Mitchell River in Bairnsdale, Victoria, this tranquil picnic area bestows expansive lawned areas sheltered by magnificent mature trees – whilst overlooking the tranquil waters of the river. A beautiful place to enjoy a picnic with the family and friends . . . Sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables are placed to maximise the views across the river flats and the Read more…
Public Toilets are provided in the beautiful park-land located off Mitchell Port Road in Bairnsdale, Victoria. This tranquil picnic provides many facilities including a jetty on the river, a large sheltered area, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, BBQ’s, rubbish bins, and for the history buffs, a fascinating steam powered alternator . . . The public toilets are to be found at the rear of the Read more…
Though there is no evidence remaining of the Bairnsdale Punt that faithfully serviced the community from c 1847 until the 4th December 1875, it was the only means of crossing the Mitchell River for some 28 years . . . However, towards its final years of service, the public were desperately in need of a permanent structure. The following excerpt from an article published in the Gippsland Read more…
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