Welcome to Meeniyan

the turning point

2 hours from Melbourne, and 30 minutes from Wilsons Prom.

Meeniyan is a picturesque country township in South Gippsland, and is the turning point to Wilson’s Promontory and Latrobe Valley.

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Sumer Meeniyan Makers Market
Jan 4
Sumer Meeniyan Makers Market

Meeniyan, South Gippsland – Celebrate the best of local artistry and community spirit at the Meeniyan Arts Market, held at the Meeniyan Town Hall. This vibrant market brings together a diverse collection of unique handcrafted ceramics, original prints, fine textiles, woven baskets, unique jewellery, photographs, woodwork, metal work, and inspiring paintings—all made by talented local artists and makers.

Lyrebird Arts Council presents Jonny Fritz and Joshua Hedley (USA)
Jan 10
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Jonny Fritz and Joshua Hedley (USA)

LOVE POLICE PRESENT
JONNY FRITZ and JOSHUA HEDLEY
 and introducing CHRIS ACKER

THE TRIPLE THREAT TOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUMMER

Lyrebird Arts Council presents Thornbird
Feb 19
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Thornbird

ThornBird
ANNOUNCES 2026
BIG GIRL PANTS VIC SHOWS

“ThornBird exhibits the breadth of Thorn’s talent in very pleasing fashion.” Double J


Lyrebird Arts Council presents Ganavya (India/USA)
Feb 27
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Ganavya (India/USA)

One of modern music’s most compelling performers, New York-born, Tamil Nadu-raised singer and trans disciplinarian Ganavya blends spiritual jazz, Indian devotional traditions and ambient textures for a sound that transcends time and space, at once capable of lifting audiences

Up coming - community events

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Christmas Carols
Dec 23
Christmas Carols

Tanderra Park

Sausage sizzle 6:30

Christmas Carols 7:15

South Gippsland Shire Australia Day Awards Ceremony
Jan 14
South Gippsland Shire Australia Day Awards Ceremony

2026 South Gippsland Australia Day Award Nominees will be recognised at an Awards Ceremony at the Meeniyan Hall 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be a light supper provided.

MACS has been nominated for the event of the year.

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Australia Day Ceremony
Jan 26
Australia Day Ceremony

Tanderra Park 9:30am

Includes a Welcome by Progress President and singing of the National Anthem.

 The ceremony will be followed by music & singing and CFA’s famous egg & bacon muffins and CWA refreshments.

Please bring a chair or rug - in the event of poor weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Hall.

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Meeniyan Mural & Ecology Walk
Meeniyan Mural & Ecology Walk

For an update on this exciting project please see the December newsletter.

Allforms of Design Celebrates 8th Anniversay
Allforms of Design Celebrates 8th Anniversay

Meeniyan Hall News
Meeniyan Hall News

An update on what’s been happening.

Starlink Is Here
Starlink Is Here

Meeniyan Progress Association(MPA) are pleased to advise the Meeniyan Community that a Starlink connection has been installed at the Meeniyan CFA Station for use in case of emergencies.

“Moon behind the trees over the water.”

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