Can I holiday in Lakes Entrance?

Holiday Houses are scattered throughout the township of Lakes Entrance, or, if you prefer total seclusion, there are even some “farm stay” style holiday houses available.

Why do people go to Lakes Entrance?

One of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, Lakes Entrance is loved for its swimming beaches, waterfront cafes and fleet of colourful fishing boats, many of which sell the day’s catch from the jetties. Download the Lakes Entrance Town Centre Map listing all the attractions and town centre streets. …

What can we do at Lakes Entrance?

Lakes Entrance Activities & Attractions

  • Buchan Caves. Caves Road Buchan VIC 3885.
  • Beach & Surf.
  • Griffiths Shell Museum-Marine Display.
  • Lakes Squash & Movie Theatre.
  • Lookout.
  • Davina’s Dolls.
  • Water Safety Hints.
  • Picnic Area and BBQS.

Is the entrance at Lakes Entrance man made?

Lakes Entrance is situated between Bairnsdale and Orbost at a man-made channel that links Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea with the 400 square kilometre network of inland waterways known as the Gippsland Lakes.

Can you swim in Lakes Entrance?

Surf or swim, play or laze, a spot to suit everyone. You can access the only surf lifesaving patrolled part of 90 Mile Beach here at Lakes Entrance.

What towns are near Lakes Entrance?

The towns of Lakes Entrance, Metung, Paynesville, Loch Sport and Seaspray are extremely popular summer destinations for things to do in Gippsland.

Is it safe to swim at Lakes Entrance?

Swimming at the Lakes Entrance Beaches Just be careful if you are not an experienced beach swimmer or just head straight to the beaches that are patrolled to be safe. You will find lots of people and families swimming at the beach so have fun and enjoy the waves.

What is there to do in Lakes Entrance today?

The Best Things to Do in Lakes Entrance

  • Gippsland Lakes. 4.6. Tours from $265. ©
  • Nyerimilang Heritage Park. 4.4. © Beach.
  • Lakes Entrance Beach. 4.6. Boat Tour.
  • Boat Tours & Water Sports. 3.7. ©
  • Wyanga Park Winery. 4.6. ©
  • Griffiths’ Sea Shell Museum & Marine Display. 4.0. ©
  • Buchan Caves. 4.6. ©
  • Mako Fishing Charters. 4.9. Nature / Park.

Is Lakes Entrance a nice place to live?

It is a terrific town to live in with an active ‘progress’ association made up of a range of people of all ages and backgrounds. If you are a friendly and active person then Lakes Entrance would be a wonderful place to retire. Take a chance – you won’t t regret it!

Are there sharks at Lakes Entrance?

The hideous, mildly terrifying and rarely sighted frilled shark has turned up in waters off south-eastern Australia. The species, whose ancestry dates back 80 million years, is known as the ‘living fossil’. It was caught on a fishing trawler in waters near Lakes Entrance in the Victoria’s Gippsland region.

What is Lakes Entrance like to live?

What to do at the Lakes Entrance in Victoria?

The Fisherman’s Co-Op, located on Bullock island, sells a wide variety of freshly caught fish to the public. Around 10 kilometres east of Lakes Entrance is the small community of Lake Tyers. Situated on the shores of Lake Tyers where it opens out into the ocean on the Ninety Mile Beach, visitors can enjoy bushwalking, fishing,…

Where is the Lakes Entrance in Gippsland Australia?

Boasting Australia’s largest inland network of waterways, Lakes Entrance has long been a popular Gippsland holiday spot, especially for young families. Lakes Entrance is situated on the edge of Ninety Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meets the Southern Ocean.

What are the attractions at the Lakes Entrance?

This park surrounds much of Lake Tyers and extends from the Ninety Mile Beach east of Lakes Entrance and inland to Mount Nowa Nowa. Activities include boating, fishing, camping, bushwalking and forest drives. Magnificent views and a rich variety of plant and birdlife are some of this Gippsland park’s attractions.

When is the best time to visit Lakes Entrance?

As a water-front town, Lakes Entrance is a very popular all year round holiday destination, including during winter months when the climate is often a few degrees warmer than Melbourne.