East Gippsland Winter Festival
Highlights
- Embrace the chill with a winter solstice swim, celebrating the shortest day of the year in stunning Lakes Entrance.
- Savour local produce at winter feasts, experiencing the rich flavours of East Gippsland's culinary delights.
- Wander through larger-than-life lanterns, immersing yourself in a vibrant display of art and creativity.
- Join friendly locals at medieval bonfire nights, enjoying warmth and camaraderie amidst the winter festivities.
Discover a different side of winter as East Gippsland comes alive in a month-long festival of light, food, music, art and culture.
Be welcomed by friendly locals and creative communities as a unique series of events pop up in towns and villages across Victoria’s far east, forming one of the largest and most diverse winter festival programs in Australia.
Embrace the chill of the season and celebrate the shortest day of the year with a winter solstice swim, then warm up at medieval bonfire nights, winter feasts in spectacular locations, wandering through larger-than-life artist-made lanterns, and so much more.
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- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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