The Abbey Raymond Island

The Abbey, a centre for spirituality and the environment, is situated on two hectares of open bushland in a magnificent location near Montague Point on Raymond Island. Surrounded on three sides by remnant bush, on the shores of the Gippsland Lakes, The Abbey is home to koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, amazing bird life and resident tawny […]

Swan Cove on Raymond Island

Escape to a Hansel and Gretel style cottage set right on a quiet sandy beach on Raymond Island aka Koala island. Set in 400 square kilometres of Australia’s largest inland waterway, the abundant wildlife can be observed up close in their natural environment including the large koala population. Located on the Melbourne-Sydney tourist road this […]

Ride the Koalas

Ride the Koalas operates a fleet of two and four-seater surrey bikes for hire on Raymond Island’s Koala Trail. The island is a natural paradise just waiting to be discovered. Koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, all manner of birdlife and beautiful flora, including rare orchids, can be seen in abundance. The best way to see all […]

Raymond Island Koala Trail

For nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the Raymond Island Koala Trail is the perfect place to visit and spot wild koalas in their natural habitat. Raymond Island is in the Gippsland Lakes opposite the village of Paynesville. Follow the signs to the car park in Paynesville, then take a short walk to the Raymond Island […]