Charnwood Cafe - coffee cake or a spot of lunch perhaps

Charnwood Café      Cnr Esplanade and Bulmer St, 431 Princes Hwy, Lakes Entrance  3909              Phone:  03 5155 2348.

Location:    Set almost in the centre of Lakes Entrance opposite the Coastguard base, and encompassing an antiques/collectables area and next door a flower/plant store, Charnwood could be considered  a three in one experience, could be expensive if you let the credit card loose with you know who too!

Koalas on Raymond Island – they need some help

Named after William Odell Raymond, who was originally a magistrate from New South Wales and who established himself as a squatter in Gippsland in the 1840's. The island is about 770 hectares being 6.4 kms long and 1.9kms wide. The iconic and almost infamous car ferry provides access to the island for residents and visitors alike.  The island is famous for its Koala population, attracting many thousands of visitors annually. Having originally been introduced to Phillip Island in 1920, 32 koalas were sent to Raymond Island in September 1953 and released by Fred Jones.  Since then the population has grown to, it is estimated over 250.

Introducing John's new Facebook page - "Out and About with John"

Just an update from my new Facebook page and by way of re- introducing you to my ongoing blog.

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Here is a summary and some foodie pictures of my last six reviews, the full reviews can be found on my blog under the heading of Food (of course). Don’t forget to look under the other headings of:-

·         Photography -  posting my images, all of which are for sale printed on canvas or otherwise by arrangement.

·         Tourism/Events  – on tourism issues affecting our region and upcoming events of interest in and around our region.

·         Community Comment – from time to time I see or hear things I consider need airing in the public domain.

Reviews

Mr “D”  BairnsdaIe:   Glad I returned to “Mr D” to enjoy the “Mr D” burger and more good quality coffee.

Mr D Burger

Graze Bistro Sale Greyhound Racing Club:  Don’t be put off by the venue name, The Graze Bistro would hold its own anywhere

Waffles Strawberries and Ice Cream - Graze Bistro

Lake Whadie Café: Bairnsdale:  Take the opportunity to experience Lake Whadie Café & Indian Restaurant. I am happy to recommend it to you..

Curries at Lake Whadie Cafe

Hendo’s Café Bairnsdale:  Good basic café style food at top value prices. Popular at lunchtimes so either get in early.

Roast of the Day Hendo's

The Barn Kalimna:  An enjoyable, relaxing, quiet oasis within a garden centre.  Enjoyable lunch overlooking open undulating paddocks in comfortable surroundings.

Caesar salad at The Barn

The Kalimna Hotel Kalimna:  Great way to spend a lunchtime overlooking the Gippsland Lakes and enjoying good simple value food.

Steak Sanger at Kalimna Hotel

Gippsland Images on Canvas - let's promote our own region

An empty wall is an opportunity to promote our own region.