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Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Nyerimilang Rd, Nyerimilang VIC 3909

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OPERA BY THE LAKES 2025 - INFORMATION SHEET
• When? Sunday 16 March 2025 Allocated seating only (seat number on your ticket).
• Where? Nyerimilang Heritage Park between Lakes Entrance & Metung - follow Princes Highway between Bairnsdale & Lakes Entrance – turn off at Kalimna West Rd or Nungurner Rd & follow road signs.
• Where can I purchase tickets:

          - TRY BOOKING at www.trybooking.com/CSRKY,

          - Visitor Information Centre at Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance, or
          - ring Andrea Ford on 0409771526
• Car park opens 11am: CFA supervising.
• Disabled patrons: CFA will direct you to disabled parking.
• Picnic Lawn Opens at 11am: collect boxed lunches before entry via GATE HOUSE - tickets must be shown. Tea/coffee, cakes, wine are available.
• Performance Lawn opens at 12 noon. Ticket required for Entry. Ticket has your seat number, which matches your CHAIR number - do NOT move chair.
• Concert commences at 1.30pm • Concludes at approximately 4.30pm

• If I need help? Gippsland Opera volunteers will be wearing bright orange jackets
• Can I get a refund? No refunds available. If you cannot attend, gift to a friend.
• What do I bring? Outdoor event, BYO sunhat (no wide brim), sun cream, poncho, no umbrellas) warm jumper, bottle water, insect repellent, sunscreen & sensible shoes,
• Boxed lunch: delicious, boxed lunches created by Albert & Co. Once you have purchased your ticket on Try Booking, then order your lunch via the Albert & Co website. Collect your pre-ordered lunch on the day before entering.

• Can I bring my own lunch? Yes, if it is a picnic lunch with eskies, that can be enjoyed on the PICNIC LAWN - not the OPERA LAWN. IF you bring a small lunch that fits on your lap, or boxed lunch, at 12 noon, you can go into the performance area and take your pre booked seat.

• Aisles MUST be left clear at all times

• Can I bring alcohol to the event? NO! - BYO alcohol is not permitted, as per our liquor licence, hence larger bags may be checked by Gippsland Opera volunteers as per regulations.
• Can I purchase a glass of wine? Yes - Friends of Nyerimilang at Carmen's Wine Bar have wine, soft drink or water available to purchase from noon at Opera Lawn.

• Can I purchase food? Tea/coffee provided by Red Cross, cakes provided by Nungurner Primary School, Friends of Nyerimilang sell our local wines. Coffee trucks, ice cream van are also present.

• Can I bring a dog? Only companion/guide dogs permitted, ring prior 0409771526

• Water: tap or tank water at Nyerimilang not for drinking - bottled water for sale, or BYO

• Pre-concert entertainment: From 11am, East Gippsland Brass Band will be playing on the PICNIC lawn. From noon, East Gippsland Symphonia will be performing on the OPERA lawn.

• First Aid: Available on site

• Programs will be on sale $5 from Gippsland Opera volunteers

• Is EFTPOS available? ATM machines & EFTPOS are not available at this venue. Cash is required for coffee, program, wine, food.

• Toilets: Unisex toilets with hand basins will be on site, along with public toilets

• Is Homestead open to the public? Homestead CLOSED to all except performers.

• Emergency venue for 2025 will be St Mary’s Church Main St Bairnsdale. This venue seats 400. In this unlikely scenario, it will be necessary to hold two one-hour performances. Info Centres, and volunteers at Nyerimilang will be notified.

• Further information, contact Andrea Ford 0409771526 www.gippslandopera.org.au

To order your boxed lunch, go to www.albertandco.com.au