Gippsland Lakes

Welcome to the Gippsland Lakes, Australia's largest and most spectacular inland waterway system. Located in Southeastern Victoria, roughly a three-hour drive from Melbourne, this vast network covers over 400 square kilometers. …

Lakes Entrance is the vibrant heart of the Gippsland Lakes, a town that literally sits at the intersection of the lake system and the Bass Strait. For decades, it has been a premier holiday destination, known for its stunning…

A short journey west from Lakes Entrance brings us to Paynesville, a 'sleepy little place' that is a haven for boaters and nature lovers. Paynesville is surrounded by water on three sides, making it a popular jumping-off point…

Metung is perhaps the most picturesque of all the lakeside villages, nestled on a narrow peninsula that juts into Lake King. The name Metung is believed to be derived from a local Indigenous word meaning 'a bend in the lake.'…

One of the most remarkable geological features of the Gippsland Lakes is the Mitchell River silt jetties. These are long, narrow tongues of land that extend several kilometers into Lake King, formed over thousands of years as the…

Separating the Gippsland Lakes from the Bass Strait is the awe-inspiring Ninety Mile Beach. As the name suggests, this is one of the longest uninterrupted stretches of sand in the world, stretching as far as the eye can see. …

While not part of the lakes themselves, the Buchan Caves are a critical part of any Gippsland adventure, located just a 45-minute drive from Lakes Entrance. This geological marvel is situated on Cowat Talong Country, a site of…

As our exploration of the Gippsland Lakes comes to a close, I hope you have been captivated by the sheer diversity and beauty of this unique region. From the bustling fishing docks of Lakes Entrance to the quiet koala-filled…