LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 65 PAYNESVILLE The Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club is a popular evening gathering place for locals and visitors. Waterfront gems provide a delightful welcome for visitors Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club The Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club is a welcoming place where anyone – including families – can enjoy a meal and refreshments, or simply relax and watch the boats go by. Located right on the water, at the edge of Paynesville's picturesque harbour, the club has a popular restaurant that buzzes with guests and members for lunch, dinner and – on Sunday mornings – buffet breakfast. There's even a special kids' menu, as well as outdoor seating, so that diners can relish the delicious, chef-prepared food while enjoying panoramic views across the water to Raymond Island. The Club also has excellent amenities for boat-owners, including a separate upstairs members' lounge, kitchen and bathroom facilities (including showers), barbecue areas, and an adjacent fully-equipped marina to house their boat.The club also runs social events and educational workshops, making it easy to dive into the local Gippsland Lakes boating scene. And the Club has a large event room that's suitable for fully-catered weddings, group functions and events. Commodore of the Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club, Sam Beechey, said he has been buoyed by the recent increased activity at the club, and the general enthusiasm of the new committee. Rear Commodore, Geoff Smethurst, has – in the term of the current committee – organised two on-water activities, and is planning to have regular “soft live music” monthly on either Club Nights or Saturday evenings. Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club is located at 80 Slip Rd, Paynesville. For more info and opening hours, go to paynesvillecruiserclub.com.au or email paynesvillemcc@bigpond.com. For restaurant reservations, call (0429) 430 961. Paynesville Community Craft Centre The Paynesville Community Craft Centre is located on the beautiful Paynesville foreshore. Housing a truly special collection of craft, here you will find an array of locally handmade products, including knitted and crocheted beanies, scarves, baby wear, wooden crafts, bags, jewellery, ceramics, candles, hats and souvenirs. The handmade cloth dolls are superbly crafted. The knitwear is beautiful. There is also a good stock of tourist maps and visitor information guides. Since opening in 1979, the centre has been staffed entirely by volunteers, with all profits donated to local community projects. Paynesville Community Craft Centre is located on The Esplanade, Paynesville. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm and you can contact the centre on (03) 5156 7479 and find it by name on Facebook. Located right on the water, the Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club is a welcoming place where you can dine and relax – inside or out. The colourful Paynesville Community Craft Centre donates all profits to local community projects. PB23797 MAIN RD BAKERY T H E E S P L A N D E OPEN EVERYDAY 10AM TO 4PM Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club 0429 430 961(for restaurant reservations) paynesvillemotorcruiserclub.com.au Guests most welcome Functions / Restaurant / Bar / Marina PB29500
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