Great ways to support local business in regional Victoria

From locally-grown honey to wine and goats cheese, there is plenty of delicious local produce to take home after a visit to East Gippsland.

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In partnership with Tourism Australia

Seven Sundays

Leave space in your suitcase when heading to Bairnsdale.

You’re going to need it after shopping the beautiful collection of bags, clothing, jewellery and gifts at boutique store Seven Sundays.

MORE INFORMATION: sevensundaysbairnsdale.com

Steve Goldsworthy, Beekeeper and co-owner Beechworth Honey with his bee hives in the bush near Beechworth. Picture: Supplied

Beechworth Honey

Four generations of beekeeping knowledge is poured into every jar and bottle of Beechworth Honey in Beechworth.

Choose from the delicious range of traditional, varietal and specialty honey and products.

MORE INFORMATION: beechworthhoney.com.au

Renowned Brown Brothers winery, Milawa is well worth the visit. Picture: Supplied / Tourism Victoria

Brown Brothers

At its vineyards in Milawa, in the high country, Brown Brothers hand-crafts diverse, wines from red, white, fruity, and sparkling, to every varietal in between.

MORE INFORMATION: brownbrothers.com.au

Goats at the family-run Toldpuddle Goat Cheese and Farm Food where you can purchase hand-produced cheeses and milk. Picture Supplied

Toldpuddle Goat Cheese

Head to this family-run farm in Tarrawingee for hand-produced goat cheeses and milk, plus high country produce, craft beer, wine, and gin – all sourced from within a 50 kilometre radius of the farm gate.

MORE INFORMATION: tolpuddle.com.au

The Alpine Sauce serves up more than just Memphis Style BBQ sauce, like its Roast Chicken Rub. Picture: Supplied

The Alpine Sauce Co.

Made for low-and-slow barbecuing, Alpine Sauce Co. in Bright goes big on flavour. Try the Memphis Style BBQ Sauce, Boozehound Bourbon BBQ Sauce, or a tasty dry rub.

MORE INFORMATION: alpinesauce.com

LIFE BY THE SEA

Its picture perfect! Gabo Island Lighthouse Reserve. Picture: Rod Morecroft

GABO ISLAND

Stay overnight at Gabo Island and you’ll spot Australia’s largest population of little penguins. Or book a tour to the top of the lighthouse for the best vantage point for dolphin, whale and seal watching.

MORE INFORMATION: visitgippsland.com.au/nature-wildlife/gabo-island

Endangered Burrunan dolphins on the Gippsland Lakes. Picture: Peter Murrell

GIPPSLAND LAKES

The best way to see the region’s seals, sea birds and the endangered Burrunan dolphins is via a cruise, departing from Lakes Entrance. This tourist hub is looking to recover after the East Gippsland fires.

MORE INFORMATION: lonsdalecruises.com.au lakesentrance.com

How many koalas will you spot along the Koala Walk on Raymond Island? Picture: Supplied

RAYMOND ISLAND

Catch the free ferry from Paynesville to visit this little isle. Take the Koala Walk and you’ll spot Australia’s famous furry marsupial, as well as echidnas and native birds.

MORE INFORMATION: visitgippsland.com.au/destinations/east-gippsland/raymond-island