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 Concert
Aug 23
Paint The Hall Fundraiser Concert

Paint The Hall Fundraiser Concert Sunday Aug 23rd - 2pm

Featuring Local Acts: Bec’s Bonny Boners, The Lunettes, Acoustic Kitchen & Gerard Evans

Details & Bookings →

Meeniyan Town Tavern Night
Sept 5
Meeniyan Town Tavern Night

The Meeniyan Tavern Night is on again!

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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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Up coming - Whats On

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Bec's Bonny Boners Concert
Aug 1
Bec's Bonny Boners Concert

Come and experience the beautiful voices of Bec’s Bonny Boners. Fabulous harmonies and songs for everyone.

Saturday 1st August at Foster War Memorial Arts Centre - Doors open 6:30pm

Cost $15.00 - tickets on the door

Table Seating, BYO Nibbles & Drinks

Lyrebird Arts Council presents William Crighton
Aug 8
Lyrebird Arts Council presents William Crighton

Craft Music Presents
WILLIAM CRIGHTON
COLONIAL DRIFT – STRIPPED & SOLO

ARIA award winner William Crighton, the pioneer of Bush-Psych and a bold voice of Australian folk rock, weaves stories of land, spirit, and struggle with raw intensity. His music echoes like ancient winds, grounding modern truths in timeless song.

Details & Bookings - Lyrebird Arts Council →

Lyrebird Arts Council presents Fruit Bats Solo (USA)
Aug 14
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Fruit Bats Solo (USA)

Fruit Bats – formed as the project of Eric D. Johnson (USA) – are one of the most in-demand live acts in indie rock. Eric D. Johnson journeys in from the USA to take to the Meeniyan stage, solo, celebrating their 2026 album The Landfill.

Details & Bookings - Lyrebird Arts Council →

Paint The Hall Fundraiser Concert
Aug 23
Paint The Hall Fundraiser Concert

Paint The Hall Fundraiser Concert Sunday Aug 23rd - 2pm

Featuring Local Acts: Bec’s Bonny Boners, The Lunettes, Acoustic Kitchen & Gerard Evans

Details & Bookings →

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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Mahob @ Moo’s
Mahob @ Moo’s

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

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.

Pandesal Bakery Annual Break
Pandesal Bakery Annual Break

Pandesal Bakery will be closed for their annual break from July 20th re-opening August 19th.

New Meeniyan Water Fountain
New Meeniyan Water Fountain

See the July newsletter for details

“Moon behind the trees over the water.”

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