The Slipway Lakes Entrance

Looking for the perfect spot to relax with the whole family? Slipway is a fun and welcoming waterfront precinct in the heart of Lakes Entrance, where great food, local flavour and creativity come together. Kids will love the milkshakes from Gippsland Jersey’s cheerful dairy kiosk, while grown-ups can enjoy craft beers from Sailors Grave Brewing […]

Sea Shanty

Sea Shanty – Lakes Entrance’s Freshest Local Catch. Nestled in the heart of Lakes Entrance on Myer Street, Sea Shanty is a fresh, vibrant seafood eatery celebrating Gippsland’s coastal bounty. With a strong focus on locally caught, sustainable seafood, Sea Shanty brings the taste of the ocean straight to your plate. Whether you are a […]

The Bush Café at GLaWAC

Drop in for a yarn and a feed, wander through the Aboriginal Art Gallery and take in the quiet bush atmosphere. The Bush Café offers breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes. For bookings of six or more please call to arrange. The Bush Café can also cater for your in-house meeting or event held at one […]

Sodafish

Nick Mahlook ex-Atlantic, Stokehouse, has 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 showcases the best the region has to offer, sharing the wharf with the Lakes Entrance fishing fleet means very […]

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 […]

Nicholson River Winery and Barrel Room Restaurant

Nicholson River Winery was established in 1978 and is owned and operated by Juliet and Ken Eckersley. They make small quantities of speciality wines intended to be enjoyed with food. Varieties include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah , Sangiovese and Merlot Cabernets. There are also sparkling, botrytis and preservative-free wines. The styles are more European than […]

Grand Terminus Hotel

Experience Old World charm with a modern twist. A part of Bairnsdale since 1889, The Grand Terminus Hotel is where you’ll find warm hospitality, endearing character and past-meets-present beauty. They top the list when it comes to food, drinks, entertainment and accommodation. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, they’ve got you covered for any […]

East Handy Store

A truly unique degustation dining experience that showcases the regional and seasonal produce of the East Gippsland region through culinary creations to rival the country’s finest restaurants. Located in the residential streets of East Bairnsdale, the EAST Handy Store has breathed life into a once derelict and discarded Milk Bar to become a stylish, dark […]

Buchan Caves Hotel

No visit to Buchan is complete without a beer at the Buchan Caves Hotel, a Buchan institution. The historic pub was destroyed by fire in 2014, rebuilt with the support of the local community. Today the cosy pub is serving hearty meals in the bistro. Outside, weathered timber and corrugated iron walls are a nod […]

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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