Tanjil Motor Inn - East Gippsland, Bairnsdale

Address:

384-386 Main Street , Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875, Australia

Description:

Tanjil Motor Inn offers guests a clean and modern motel style accommodation centrally located in Bairnsdale Victoria. Our family run business is a home away from home where you'll always find friendly service and country hospitality.

Tanjil Motor Inn caters for singles, couples, families and groups. We have both Luxury and Standard accommodation, as well as one wheelchair accessible suite. Our motel features all the modern conveniences including free AUSTAR, BBQ, a swimming pool, and a guest's internet lounge.

We are conveniently located close to Bairnsdale Hospital, Bowls Club, RSL, restaurants, local shops and hotels in Bairnsdale's CBD. While in Bairnsdale take a drive around the local area with breath taking mountains, forest, lakes and rivers. Bairnsdale is on the Mitchell River and is the jump off point for visitors to East Gippsland. While visiting Bairnsdale, you may enjoy some local entertainment at the Bairnsdale Country Music Festival in March, the Bairnsdale Cup in September or the Agricultural Show in November.

When searching motels in Bairnsdale, we hope you'll pick Tanjil Motor Inn for your holiday accommodation.

Bairnsdale was first settled by Europeans in 1842 as a cattle run. Prior to this, the land had been inhabited by the Brabralong clan, the local tribe of East Gippsland's Kurnai Aborigines. Discovery of gold in areas surrounding Bairnsdale in the 1850s brought an influx of miners and demands for a township. A large number of Chinese came as miners, choosing to stay becoming market gardeners and farmers.

In the 1870s, the district was well-known for its production of hops. Wheat, maize and oats were also important crops along the fertile Mitchell River flats and the river was busy with steamer traffic. The 1890s dairies started popping up, resulting in the establishment of a number of creameries, and a butter factory in Bairnsdale. Many fine buildings were erected in Bairnsdale during these years including the Courthouse, Mechanics Institute, Railway Station and St. John's Anglican Church.

The railway came to Bairnsdale in 1888 and beautification of the Main Street gardens commenced in the early 1900s. The famous St. Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1913; its painted ceilings being completed during the depression years of the early 1930s.

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Location:

The Tanjil Motor Inn is located on the Princes Highway, Bairnsdale's Main Street, between Grant and Ligar streets.

Bairnsdale is a 3 hours drive from Melbourne situated along the banks of the magnificent Mitchell River, 285 kms east on the Princes Highway.

Deluxe Double

Deluxe Family

Deluxe Spa

Deluxe Twin

Standard Family

Standard Double

Standard Twin

Local Attractions:

Bairnsdale is the western gateway to Victoria's 'Lakes and Wilderness' region in East Gippsland. The region still retains a quiet country pace and lots of fresh, clear air. Bairnsdale has a population of 11,500 with a further 7,250 in the district. The local area is noted for its wonderful temperate climate of mild winters and glorious summer-autumn periods. The average yearly rainfall is 700mm.

Kayaking on the Mitchell River: On the banks of the Mitchell River, Bairnsdale manages to retain a unique atmosphere as the commercial and administrative hub of the region. Close to the lakes, rivers, mountains and forests - Bairnsdale is the perfect base to explore the region. The town has wide streets and award winning gardens; offering guests a relaxed locale with old time country friendliness and charm. Of course, there are a full range of modern facilities, shopping, cafes and restaurants, arts and entertainment, fishing, golf, nature reserves, and historical buildings.

We recommend that you pick up a brochure from Bairnsdale's visitor information centre and drive along the Twin Rivers Food and Wine Trail, or cycle along the East Gippsland Rail Trail from Bairnsdale to Nowa Nowa. Bairnsdale is also a good starting point for the Great Alpine Road. View some magnificent scenery on a joy flight - or try the exhilaration of a parachute jump. Bird-watch in the hides of the Macleod Morass boardwalk, a rare deep freshwater marsh and sanctuary for over 130 species of water birds.

Popular local events include the Bairnsdale Country Music Festival in March and the Bairnsdale Cup in September.

Other Information & Additional Facilities:

Lindsay Caire
Email: lindsay@tanjilmotorinn.com.au
Phone: (03) 5152 6677