Waterfront Retreat At Wattle Point
Waterfront Retreat At Wattle Point is situated on the Banks of Lake Victoria and is only 15 minutes from Paynesville. Waterfront Retreat offers 19 fully self-contained lodges ranging from one to four bedrooms with private balconies complete with your own barbecue. Lodges have either bush or water views and come complete with linen and fully […]
The Wool House
The Wool House is a purpose built luxury studio for two adults on a working sheep farm fronting the Gippsland Lakes in East Gippsland. Over looking Picnic Arm and Lake Victoria, it is a tranquil retreat inviting you to relax and focus on self care. Arrive by car, boat or helicopter. The studio boasts a […]
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 […]
SARDINE Dining
Established in October 2017, Sardine Dining overlooks Raymond Island in Paynesville. The ever-changing, seafood-driven menu by award-winning chef, Mark Briggs compliments the beverage list of local and international wines and beers. Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, reservations are essential via the website. Sardine dining also offers a private dining room for groups […]
Sail Safari
Sail Safari has been operating Sailing Charters on the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria for the past 20 years, offering a variety of experiences. From a full ‘learning to sail’ adventure to a more relaxed canal cruise around the Paynesville estate. The Victorian, Gippsland Lakes region of Paynesville is a comfortable 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne (also […]
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 […]
Paynesville Holiday Park
Paynesville Holiday Park is located in the beautiful holiday area of the Gippsland Lakes, known as the boating capital of Victoria. The park is a short walk to the waterfront esplanade village, where you can find a selection of cafes, restaurants and retail outlets. Across the road is the beach where you can safely swim, […]
Paynesville
A charming village on the Gippsland Lakes, Paynesville is surrounded by lakes on three sides with canals and inlets providing plenty of exciting water sports opportunities. Paynesville is a haven for water sport enthusiasts who ski, sail, surf and fish on waters that are also home to flocks of water birds. Canals and inlets offer […]
