A popular holiday spot for over 100 years, Lakes Entrance has an easy seaside charm. Located on the edge of Ninety Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meets the Southern Ocean, many of the local activities are water based. Lakes Entrance is renowned as the 'Seafood Capital' due to the large number of fishing trawlers operating in the area. Visit nearby scenic Lake Tyers, bordered by ocean and state forest and a river that meanders inland to Nowa Nowa.

Quick facts

• Population approximately 5,250
• 319 kilometres east of Melbourne
• Largest inland network of waterways in Australia
• Ninety Mile Beach.

Activities and attractions

• Cross the footbridge to the popular Ninety Mile Beach surf beach, which is patrolled by lifesavers during the summer months, or take a hike to 'the entrance' of the Gippsland Lakes
• Enjoy a boat cruise on the Lakes or hire a paddleboat or catamaran (summer months)
• Catch your own fish or savour the catches from fresh seafood shops
• Take in the views of the town, lakes and the entrance from Jemmy's Point Lookout
• Visit the historic Nyerimilang Homestead and Park
• Visit the beautiful Lake Tyers Township or take a scenic drive through the Lake Tyers Forest Park
• Board the 'Corque' winery boat and cruise to Wyanga Park Winery for tastings, lunch or dinner
• Play a round of golf at either one of the golf courses or, if 18 holes is not your style, try your hand at one of the mini golf parks.

Events

• Sky Show New Year's Eve
• Summer Series triathlon – January
• Lakes Entrance Rodeo – January
• Lions Club Easter Fish tasting
• Twin Rivers Bream Classic – July

How to get there

Lakes Entrance is approximately 4 hours from Melbourne along the Princes Highway. It is serviced daily by rail to Bairnsdale and then coach to Lakes Entrance from Melbourne. Public transport is available from Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance.