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The Australian city of Bairnsdale is located in the state of Victoria. It lies within the local government area of the Shire of East Gippsland. The city is centred within a region initially owned by the Tatungalung clan, a part of the Gunaikurnai group of people.

Bairnsdale's estimated population was 15,411 as of June 2018. It is a major regional centre within eastern Victoria. The area sits beautifully on a bend of the famous perennial river, the Mitchell River. It flows into Jones Bay and Lake King, joining them at Eagle Point Bluff. Bairnsdale has a temperate climate having cool, damp winters and warm summers.

Some of the city's famous landmarks include Roman Catholic Church, centre gardens, the Bairnsdale cemetery, and others.

Facilities in Bairnsdale Bairnsdale's educational facilities include two high schools (the Bairnsdale Secondary College and Nagle College), various primary schools, and kindergartens. Transportation facilities include the Bairnsdale railway station, Bairnsdale Cabs, the East Gippsland Rail Trail, Bairnsdale Airport, etc.

Famous Destinations Around Bairnsdale

St Mary's Catholic Church The church has a fascinating history, especially its marvellous painted ceiling. Besides, there are guides in the church explaining various aspects of the building's architecture.

East Gippsland Rail Trail It is a beautiful biking and hiking trail that allows visitors to pass by splendid scenes and experience the vast diversity of East Gippsland. You will love crossing flood plains, creeks, tall forests, farmland, historic timber railway bridges, and many other sights.

History of Bairnsdale On 16 July 1868, the city was first proclaimed a shire, and on 14 July 1990, it was declared a city. The traditional owners of Gippsland were the Gunaikurnai people, who were approximately 3,000 in number.