John & Denise’s guidebook
Sightseeing
"A great place to visit for so many reasons! An absolutely stunning natural bushland landscape, not to mention perfect swimming spot. Blue Pool is also very significant to Braiakaulung women as a sacred birthing pool."
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Blue Pool
Freestone Creek Road"A great place to visit for so many reasons! An absolutely stunning natural bushland landscape, not to mention perfect swimming spot. Blue Pool is also very significant to Braiakaulung women as a sacred birthing pool."
"The mighty 'Mac' runs right through town. It's historically important to both the colonial and indigenous heritage of the area. There are some gorgeous walks and views along this beautiful river."
Macalister River
"The mighty 'Mac' runs right through town. It's historically important to both the colonial and indigenous heritage of the area. There are some gorgeous walks and views along this beautiful river."
Discover pockets of lush rainforest and dramatic river gorges.
"Just north of Bairnsdale, the deeply rugged Mitchell River National Park has a clutch of remote river gorges, open forest and rainforest gullies which flank the serpentine Mitchell River."
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Mitchell River National Park
Wallers RoadDiscover pockets of lush rainforest and dramatic river gorges.
"Just north of Bairnsdale, the deeply rugged Mitchell River National Park has a clutch of remote river gorges, open forest and rainforest gullies which flank the serpentine Mitchell River."
"Beautiful little town just North of Maffra, surrounded by stunning bushland. Definitely worth a stop on the way to Blue Pool. Visit the Gallery and the pub for sure."
Briagolong
"Beautiful little town just North of Maffra, surrounded by stunning bushland. Definitely worth a stop on the way to Blue Pool. Visit the Gallery and the pub for sure."
Definitely worth the drive. Stunning town with a great coastline.
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Lakes Entrance
Definitely worth the drive. Stunning town with a great coastline.
Stunningly beautiful coastline. Great for dipping your feet, wading and sunbathing. A fabulous place to put in a line and catch your dinner.
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Ninety Mile Beach
Stunningly beautiful coastline. Great for dipping your feet, wading and sunbathing. A fabulous place to put in a line and catch your dinner.
The wetlands are beautiful with a great variety of birdlife and native plants. The boardwalk and track make for a really lovely walk.
Maffra Wetlands Reserve
The wetlands are beautiful with a great variety of birdlife and native plants. The boardwalk and track make for a really lovely walk.
"It’s lush. It’s green. It’s one of the most heart-stirring places you can find and quite unlike any other place in Victoria.
This little pocket of rainforest (the cool temperate kind) is one of the last remaining in the state. In this secret land, it’s as if you’ve unknowingly taken the “Drink Me” potion: walking trails are dwarfed by giant ferns and towering mountain ash trees. Fronds of ancient myrtle beech stretch from either side of the path creating an emerald canopy pierced by thin shafts of sunlight.
Breathe in the fresh, sweet smell of the chocolatey soil underfoot, to the soundtrack of trickling streams and the call of a distant lyrebird."
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Parque Nacional Tarra-Bulga
1885 Grand Ridge Rd"It’s lush. It’s green. It’s one of the most heart-stirring places you can find and quite unlike any other place in Victoria.
This little pocket of rainforest (the cool temperate kind) is one of the last remaining in the state. In this secret land, it’s as if you’ve unknowingly taken the “Drink Me” potion: walking trails are dwarfed by giant ferns and towering mountain ash trees. Fronds of ancient myrtle beech stretch from either side of the path creating an emerald canopy pierced by thin shafts of sunlight.
Breathe in the fresh, sweet smell of the chocolatey soil underfoot, to the soundtrack of trickling streams and the call of a distant lyrebird."
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
1 Maffra-Sale RdDefinately worth a visit!
Food scene
"Loved by locals and visitors alike. The building has a lot of historical significant to the town."
Duart Homestead
20 McLean Street"Loved by locals and visitors alike. The building has a lot of historical significant to the town."
"Beautifully designed venue with some truly amazing food."
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Tinamba Hotel
4-6 Tinamba-Seaton Rd"Beautifully designed venue with some truly amazing food."
The Food Store
39 Carpenter StLovely little cafe with some great food.
Fabulous place for lunch; if you're lucky there'll be live music for your enjoyment.
The Vines on Avon
446 Stratford-Maffra RdFabulous place for lunch; if you're lucky there'll be live music for your enjoyment.
"Lovely little cafe with excellent food and coffee, well worth the drive to neightbouring town, Stratford."
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Badger & Hare
20 Tyers St"Lovely little cafe with excellent food and coffee, well worth the drive to neightbouring town, Stratford."
Best coffee in town for sure. They also have some great cakes and snacks if you’re after healthier food, along with plenty of organic products and produce. They’re located just past Woolies on this side of Johnson St (turn right as your leave the front door).
The Pickle Pot
109A Little Johnson StBest coffee in town for sure. They also have some great cakes and snacks if you’re after healthier food, along with plenty of organic products and produce. They’re located just past Woolies on this side of Johnson St (turn right as your leave the front door).
"Excellent food menu for breakfast and lunch, and they're always busy. A local favourite. There's always a queue for coffee."
Coffee House 138
138 Johnson St"Excellent food menu for breakfast and lunch, and they're always busy. A local favourite. There's always a queue for coffee."
"Red Rose Takeaway, just past Maffra Community Sports Club, is reliable, reasonably priced, no frills food. The owners and staff are lovely and the food is good quality. Nothing fancy but it hits the spot!"
Red Rose Cafe
128 Johnson St"Red Rose Takeaway, just past Maffra Community Sports Club, is reliable, reasonably priced, no frills food. The owners and staff are lovely and the food is good quality. Nothing fancy but it hits the spot!"
The beautiful building is an integral part of Maffra history. The menu offers a variety of pub-style meals. Well-priced and nicely presented.
Maffra Community Sports Club Inc.
126 Little Johnson StThe beautiful building is an integral part of Maffra history. The menu offers a variety of pub-style meals. Well-priced and nicely presented.
"From the outside this place doesn't look like much, but it really is a gem. During covid a lot of time and effort was put into making this a destination pub, and they've done a great job.
The outdoor area is just gorgeous and definitely worth a visit at sunset. The food is good and the staff are excellent.
I highly recommend the drive to Newry."
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Farmer's Arms Hotel
61 Main St"From the outside this place doesn't look like much, but it really is a gem. During covid a lot of time and effort was put into making this a destination pub, and they've done a great job.
The outdoor area is just gorgeous and definitely worth a visit at sunset. The food is good and the staff are excellent.
I highly recommend the drive to Newry."
Worth the trip. Walk or swim along the beautiful coastline and then dine or grab a coffee while enjoying the views.
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Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club
1A Foreshore RdWorth the trip. Walk or swim along the beautiful coastline and then dine or grab a coffee while enjoying the views.
Cafe L'Attitude
72 Johnson StreetGreat coffee and food; just across the road!
Another eatery just across the road. Freshly baked bread, cakes and an assortment of pies, pasties and sausage rolls.
Maffra Hotbake
88 Johnson StreetAnother eatery just across the road. Freshly baked bread, cakes and an assortment of pies, pasties and sausage rolls.
City/town information
Approximately 20 kms from Maffra, Sale offers shopping, places to eat and a cinema.
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Sale
Approximately 20 kms from Maffra, Sale offers shopping, places to eat and a cinema.
"Set on the lush Avon River, Stratford is a tranquil town with an artsy vibe.
The gently flowing river and persistent bird song provides a scenic backdrop for swimming, fishing and canoeing. Unique homewares, clothing, gifts and craft stores jostle for space along the town’s main street."
SHAKESPEAREAN TIES
The town has links to its sister town, Stratford-Upon-Avon in England, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The Shakespeare-themed Apex Park is the starting point of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
The Stratford Art Trail showcases Shakespeare through the ages and the artistic and festive spirit of the community. The Art Trail starts at the Stratford Sister Cities globe sculpture outside of the library. A full description of the trail is accessed via a QR code. Journey past sculptures and creative spaces, and listen to song and stories, on the self-guided 3km walking tour through the town. Grab your MP3 guided tour, MP3 player and map from the Segue Cafe in Tyers Street."
Stratford
"Set on the lush Avon River, Stratford is a tranquil town with an artsy vibe.
The gently flowing river and persistent bird song provides a scenic backdrop for swimming, fishing and canoeing. Unique homewares, clothing, gifts and craft stores jostle for space along the town’s main street."
SHAKESPEAREAN TIES
The town has links to its sister town, Stratford-Upon-Avon in England, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The Shakespeare-themed Apex Park is the starting point of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
The Stratford Art Trail showcases Shakespeare through the ages and the artistic and festive spirit of the community. The Art Trail starts at the Stratford Sister Cities globe sculpture outside of the library. A full description of the trail is accessed via a QR code. Journey past sculptures and creative spaces, and listen to song and stories, on the self-guided 3km walking tour through the town. Grab your MP3 guided tour, MP3 player and map from the Segue Cafe in Tyers Street."