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 […]

Stay at Metung Hot Springs

Set on a natural undulating site overlooking the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, Metung Hot Springs, Victoria’s new wellness destination is open. Start planning your tranquil hot springs experience today. Premium lagoon-side safari-style glamping tents complete with private bathing facilities await guests. Each tent features: Luxuriously appointed furnishings and finishes, king-size four-poster bed and private ensuite. Private […]

Sodafish

Sodafish is a seafood restaurant in Lakes Entrance that showcases the best the region has to offer. Nick Mahlook, ex-Atlantic, Stokehouse, returned to his hometown after 20 years and repurposed the old floating ferry cafe into a bona fide seafood restaurant upstairs, with takeaway fish and chips also available to order. Sodafish shares the wharf […]

Snowy River National Park

Parts of Snowy River National Park remain closed due to bushfire damage. For the latest information, go to www.parks.vic.gov.au. The Snowy River is renowned for canoeing and rafting, and the Snowy River National Park is ideal for those who appreciate magnificent forests, rugged gorges and wild landscapes. McKillops Bridge is one of the few places […]

Shelly Beach Villas

Shelly Beach Villas offer luxury holiday accommodation on the magnificent 90 Mile Beach, just a few minutes from bustling Lakes Entrance. The Villas are managed as part of the Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park. Each Shelly Beach Villa is fully equipped with quality appliances and facilities including three spacious bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite, all linen […]

Sailors Grave Brewing – Dunetown

Located in East Gippsland between Marlo and Cape Conran, Sailors Grave Brewing is a destination farmhouse brewery serving 16 beers on tap with a seasonal kitchen menu. Experience a taste of coastal life with every sip and bite at this unique brewery.

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 […]

Riviera Nautic

Riviera Nautic has one of Australia’s finest fleets of yachts and motor cruisers. The Gippsland Lakes are second to none for safe cruising with lots of easily reached and very beautiful destinations. Their wonderful boating holidays are a complete change from the everyday world – making them so special and relaxing. The Lakes are sheltered […]

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 […]

Aerial photograph of an estuary mouth where a Gippsland Lakes meets the ocean at Lakes Entrance, featuring a sandy beach and a long sandspit - The Ninety Mile Beach. The image shows jetties extending into the sea, lush green vegetation along the shoreline, and multiple channels of blue water weaving through low-lying islands and sandbanks.

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