Welcome to Meeniyan

the turning point

Meeniyan is a picturesque country township in South Gippsland, and is the turning point to Wilson’s Promontory and Latrobe Valley. Only 2 hours from Melbourne and 30 minutes from Wilsons Prom.

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Paint The Hall Fundraiser - Deep South Brass 8
Oct 3
Paint The Hall Fundraiser - Deep South Brass 8

Jazz/funk/blues inspired by the contemporary brass bands of New Orleans from South Gippsland’s own Deep South Brass 8, raising funds to paint our historic hall.
Silent auction and raffle.
BYO drinks/glasses/snacks.
Seating is at tables. Please state at time of booking who you would like to be seated with.

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Meeniyan Marty Gras
Oct 24
Meeniyan Marty Gras

Welcome to Rainbow Country! Where glitter is practically a dress code, country hospitality comes with a side of sequins, and everyone is welcome.

Meeniyan Marty Gras is South Gippsland's most colourful night of the year. An incredible community comes together for an unforgettable evening of drag, dancing, laughter, outrageous costumes and fundraising for two special causes - Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) in Cambodia and Gippsland Pride Initiative Inc.

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Meeniyan Art Gallery 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Oct 28
Meeniyan Art Gallery 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Celebration Exhibition Wed 28th Oct - Sun 29th Nov 2026

On Sunday 1st November Join us for Two Exciting Events! at Trulli Outdoors

5:00pm - 5:50pm Meet The Artists

6:00pm - 9:00pm Celebration Dinner

Celebration Dinner Bookings →

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Meeniyan Makers Market
Oct 30
Meeniyan Makers Market

The quarterly seasonal handmade market connecting makers with community is on October 31st at the Meeniyan Town Hall.

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Paint The Hall Fundraiser - Deep South Brass 8
Oct 3
Paint The Hall Fundraiser - Deep South Brass 8

Jazz/funk/blues inspired by the contemporary brass bands of New Orleans from South Gippsland’s own Deep South Brass 8, raising funds to paint our historic hall.
Silent auction and raffle.
BYO drinks/glasses/snacks.
Seating is at tables. Please state at time of booking who you would like to be seated with.

Details & Bookings →

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Kirsty Webeck - Lost For Words
Oct 9
Kirsty Webeck - Lost For Words

One thing no one has ever accused Kirsty Webeck of is being lost for words.

After a huge 2025 Australian tour, Kirsty is back to show you that the words just keep flowing and that they’re always hilarious.

As seen on Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee and Question Everything, and as heard on ABC Radio's Thank God It’s Friday with Charlie Pickering.

Grab some tickets and come down to see why Kirsty is Australia’s champion of cheerful comedy who never misses.

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Lyrebird Arts Council Presents Ruth Moody (Canada)
Oct 10
Lyrebird Arts Council Presents Ruth Moody (Canada)

RUTH MOODY – “THE WANDERER RETURNS” TOUR

Back by popular demand, Ruth Moody returns to Australia with The Wanderer Returns Tour.

An award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Moody is known for her luminous soprano and evocative songwriting that have captivated audiences around the world. As both a solo artist and founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys, she has earned two JUNO Awards and performed to rapt audiences in sold-out venues across the globe. Her latest album, Wanderer, is a moving chronicle of her life’s journey over the past decade.

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Meeniyan Marty Gras
Oct 24
Meeniyan Marty Gras

Welcome to Rainbow Country! Where glitter is practically a dress code, country hospitality comes with a side of sequins, and everyone is welcome.

Meeniyan Marty Gras is South Gippsland's most colourful night of the year. An incredible community comes together for an unforgettable evening of drag, dancing, laughter, outrageous costumes and fundraising for two special causes - Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) in Cambodia and Gippsland Pride Initiative Inc.

Tickets →

Read more →
Meeniyan Art Gallery 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Oct 28
Meeniyan Art Gallery 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Celebration Exhibition Wed 28th Oct - Sun 29th Nov 2026

On Sunday 1st November Join us for Two Exciting Events! at Trulli Outdoors

5:00pm - 5:50pm Meet The Artists

6:00pm - 9:00pm Celebration Dinner

Celebration Dinner Bookings →

Read more →
Meeniyan Makers Market
Oct 30
Meeniyan Makers Market

The quarterly seasonal handmade market connecting makers with community is on October 31st at the Meeniyan Town Hall.

More →

follow @meeniyanmakersmarket

on Instagram.

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The Stony Six + Milk The Band
Nov 1
The Stony Six + Milk The Band

Local band the Stony Six are bringing some of their bestest friends and fabulous musicians – Milk, the Band - from Melbourne to the iconic Meeniyan Hall. The two bands will co-headline in this Sunday afternoon, Cup weekend concert.

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Lyrebird Arts Council presents Fanny Lumsden
Nov 7
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Fanny Lumsden

FANNY HAS A NEW ALBUM TOUR

Fanny Lumsden has a new album(!) and now she and her band The Daddies are doing a new tour(!) to celebrate and play the songs exactly how they were recorded – LIVE!

This will be a night of family celebration, we’re pushing the tables back for a standing show.

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Lyrebird Arts Council presents Tim Rogers
Nov 27
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Tim Rogers

With special guests The Mods

Recent Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tim Rogers announces a string of intimate solo shows. Tim Rogers’ career reaches across 30 years, over 20 albums, 10 ARIA awards, countless TV, Film, Theatre appearances and is a best-selling author to boot.

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Up coming - community events

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Help Us Paint the Iconic Meeniyan Hall
July 13
Help Us Paint the Iconic Meeniyan Hall

We have two concerts on Sunday 23rd August & Saturday 3rd October →.

Donations via GoFundMe → would also be greatly appreciated.

About the fundraiser →

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Drag Me To The Dog Show
Oct 25
Drag Me To The Dog Show

Let’s celebrate Marty Gras Weekend in 'Pawfect Style' Bring your fabulous furry friend along and strutt your stuff!

Let’s celebrate Meeniyan Marty Gras Weekend in Pawfect Style‘!

Bring your fabulous furry friend along and strutt your stuff!Lots of fun categories and prizes.

FREE to attend and $5 to enter your pet (FREE for Senior card holders)

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The Curse Of Dumbalk
Oct 31
The Curse Of Dumbalk

Witches, ghosts and skeletons are taking over Dumbalk!
Join us from 6:00 pm sharp for a spooktacular Halloween adventure in Memorial Park and the Dumbalk Hall.

Tickets $5, plus booking fee.  Family Ticket $20 plus booking fee

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Meeniyan Open Gardens
Nov 22
Meeniyan Open Gardens

Meeniyan Progress Association invites you to our Meeniyan Open Gardens on Sunday 22nd November 2026 10am till 3pm to visit 6 local gardens. Tickets on sale at Meeniyan HUB beside the Meeniyan Hall from 10am on the day.

$10 per person & kids under 12 free

Come along and enjoy the gardens & support the local traders by stopping off for a coffee or meal. Disabled parking available

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NBN is here for The Hub
NBN is here for The Hub

NBN is here for The Hub

Bookings will include free Wifi for the duration of your booking. This will support information sharing and creation during workshops and meetings.

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Trulli Winter Closure Dates
Trulli Winter Closure Dates

Trulli Pantry (Deli & Cellar)‍ ‍

Last day open Sunday 30th August 8 to 4 pm

Reopening Friday 18th September 8 am

Trulli Outdoors (Pizza & Bar)

Last day open Saturday 23rd August 12 to 4 pm

Reopening Friday 25th September 4 pm

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Mahob @ Moo’s
Mahob @ Moo’s

Winter break from Tuesday 4th August 2026, reopening Friday 4th September 2026

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GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL TRAIL [GSRT] – PASSPORT PROJECT
GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL TRAIL [GSRT] – PASSPORT PROJECT

Maybe you have been wondering what the little red train engines on the Rail Trail are all about.

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Eastern Spinebill - Martin Curwain

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