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WELCOME TO THE Gippsland Lakes
Separated from the ocean by the coastal dunes known as Ninety Mile Beach, bird and marine life thrive here with lake dolphins and pelicans frequenting many locations.
The Mitchell River Silt Jetties, one of the largest of its kind in the world, are a geographical highlight. Travel along the silt jetty out to Lake King with the Mitchell River on one side and the lake on the other. For a great photo opportunity head to the lookout at Eagle Point Bluff.
The lakes also contain several island wildlife havens. Rotamah Island can only be reached by boat and is inhabited by birdlife, kangaroos, wallabies and other native animals.
Raymond Island has a koala colony and can be visited via a
regular car or walk-on ferry service. Visitors are encouraged to bike ride and walk as much as possible to preserve the pristine environment.
The lakes are best seen from the water, but can be visited from the shore with the many waterside villages and towns making this an easy and thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Australia’s largest and most beautiful inland waterways, the Gippsland Lakes, is a network of lakes, marshes and lagoons covering 600 square kilometres.
For more information on Gippsland Lakes, go to www.visitgippslandlakes.com.au
Lakes Entrance
THINGS TO SEE & DO
Surrounded by the majestic Gippsland Lakes, what could be better than to go for a cruise and lose yourself in this aquatic paradise. Peels Cruises offers a Stormbird 4-hour cruise around Lake King with lunch in Metung. For more details and tours, call 5155 1246. There’s also self-drive boat options available in the region. Alternatively, drink in the spectacular views from Jemmy’s Point lookout, which provides a bird’s-eye view of the lakes.
Crabbing off the jetties around Bullock Island is a popular activity for visitors to Lakes Entrance. Access to the island can be made via Bullock Island Road off the Princes Highway. Likewise, speak to some locals about the best spots to fish for Marlin. There’s also plenty to do on dry land, including hiking, cycling and motorbike riding along the trails within proximity to the township.
Wyanga Park Winery, located at 248 Baades Road, Lakes Entrance, is a family operated business boasting an award winning Chardonnay and other varietals. To treat your palate, the cellar door is open 9am-5pm daily.
A short drive from Lakes Entrance, Nowa Nowa is home to the Mingling Waters Ramsdell Museum, which showcases beautiful gem stones and wood sculptures. A café is also available on the premises. For more information, call 5155 7247.
If you’re interested in bush walking, the Nowa Nowa Walk which snakes around Lake Tyers is well worth a venture. This lovely walk commences at the corner of Princes Highway and Ramsdel Court.
Lake Tyers, known as ‘Bung Yarnda’, is a place where many Indigenous people were forcibly moved to in the early 1900s. At a later date, some were made to relocate to the surrounding townships. In 1970 it was awarded back to its people and remains home to a large community today. Near the turn off to Lake Tyers Beach, there’s a site that commemorates the GunaiKurnai people, the first Indigenous settlers to Lake Tyers.
The sandbar in Lake Tyers allows access to both the beach and lake. The beach is not patrolled so proceed with care. For surfing enthusiasts, try Red Bluff which is a hot spot for locals trying to catch a wave. Water activities are no doubt popular in the area. For more information, visit www.laketyersbeach.net.au
Pettmans Beach, just over an hour’s drive from Lakes Entrance, is perfect for a secluded picnic or some fishing at dusk in picturesque surrounds. To access the beach, take the Princes Highway then Lake Tyers House Road to Pettmans Road.
For more information on Lakes Entrance, contact the East Gippsland Visitor Information Centre on 1800 637 060.
As the name suggests, Lakes Entrance is the entry point from the ocean to the lakes. This lovely tourist resort and fishing port is a refreshing getaway that offers visitors plenty to see and do.
FROM LAKES ENTRANCE TO Lake Tyres Beach 12mins
Nowa Nowa 16mins
Metung 21mins
Bairnsdale 30mins
Paynesville 42mins
Buchan 42mins
Orbost 1hr
Cape Conran 1hr & 5mins
Batemans Bay 6hrs
Traralgon 2hrs
Mallacoota 2hrs & 30mins
Eden 3hrs
Merimbula 4hrs
Sale 1hr & 15mins
Sydney 9hrs
Marlo 1hr & 15mins
ROAD SAFETY You are permitted to drive on a current out of state or overseas licence for a period of one year. If you hold an out of state or overseas driver’s licence it must be carried with you when you are driving and produced on demand to a police officer if requested.
Vehicles travel on the left-hand side of the road and the wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers.
It is illegal to talk on your mobile phone while driving.
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TRAVEL Distances
Dining Out Lakes Entrance
Lakes Entrance has always been a fishing town. From scallops to flathead and a myriad of other seafoods, the town has been at the heart of Victoria’s fishing industry. The town hosts the largest fishing port in the south east of Australia and fishing and tourism are the economic lifeblood of the region. Hundreds of tonnes of seafood is transported throughout Victoria that originates from Lakes Entrance or its nearby waterways.
But what used to be shipped off to be eaten by consumers overseas or interstate has spawned a cottage industry in Lakes Entrance in the form of new cafes and restaurants that showcase local produce.
A ‘foodies paradise’ is how the town is sometimes referred to now. Where else can you feast on shellfish harvested just offshore in the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean, not far from where you are eating them, garnished in garlic and Gipplsand butter?
Restaurants cater to all tastes and budgets and enjoying the local produce is a must when in the town.
Among the most well-known venues are Albert and Co, a beachside café and restaurant that overlooks Cunninghame Arm and also boasts a cocktail bar.
Other places that are firmly on the agenda for a food-lover heading to the town are the Lakes Sports and Community Club, Awesome Fish and Chips or Froggy’s Bistro. The local bowls club and RSL are also known for the dining options. Why not take a short drive out to the Wyanga Park Winery, located just a few kilometres from the town centre, where you can tuck into some fabulous food accompanied by their distinctive wines?
It’s nice to know the places others recommend, but the best way to experience what Lakes Entrance has to offer is to explore the region yourself. Walk along The Esplanade and let your nose guide you.
There are plenty of dining options in Lakes Entrance offering everything from local seafood to international cuisine to the quintessential fish and chips.
Buchan Caves Reserve
Cave Tours | Picnic Area | Campground
Experience the extraordinary underworld of Buchan Caves on a guided tour of Fairy Cave and Royal Cave. It’s amazing to think that the elaborate limestone sculptures, calcite-rimmed pools and baroque stalactites and stalagmites have all formed through natural processes over thousands of years.
For further information contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au
The Buchan Caves
Nestled in the foothills of the Snowy River Valley you will find Buchan
A place not to be missed after heavy rainfall is the Spring Creek Waterfall. Royal and Fairy Caves also take on a whole new dimension after heavy rain, when the rainwater finds its way into the cave, dripping from the ceiling and flowing down the walls.
On a hot summer’s day enjoy a dip in the reserve’s refreshing stream-fed swimming pool, then have a barbecue and sit back and relax in the shade of one of the lush trees.
It is during autumn that the reserve is at its most spectacular when the colourful leaves fall from the deciduous trees creating a colourful carpet underfoot.
The reserve is a wonderful winter retreat in a valley sheltered from prevailing winds. The caves are a constant 17 degrees Celsius, perfect for visiting on a cold, rainy or hot summer’s day. In spring the reserve comes back to life as the many deciduous trees are covered in new foliage, and the wildlife becomes more active.
Buchan Caves Reserve boasts an impressive system of walking tracks varying from short and easy walks, to those a bit more challenging. Along the walking tracks you may sight lyrebirds, kookaburras, echidnas, kangaroos or Gippsland water dragons. If you are not lucky enough to spot a lyrebird or two, you most certainly will hear their many sounds.
Be sure to check out Fairy Cave and Royal Cave while you’re at the reserve. Their stunning limestone formations are a feat of nature offering a memorable holiday experience.
So for a day packed full of fun, visit Buchan Caves Reserve.
Caves Reserve. Be it winter, spring, summer or autumn, there is always something to see and do here.
Buchan Caves Reserve | Caves Road, Buchan | Ph: 5162 1900 Tour are available everyday (except Christmas Day) and tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Exploring the Waters
Explore the waters by taking a cruise or try fishing by dropping a line at one of the jetties.
There’s so much opportunity in the region to spend time on the water and explore the aquatic life up close. Make sure you relax by booking a cruise around the lakes.
The Gippsland Lakes region is also renowned for fishing, so it is little wonder tourists try their hand at one of the piers that adjoin the Esplanade or Kalimna Jetty. The Post Office pier is a local favourite and, using prawns or sandworms as bait, it is not uncommon to see people hauling fish in. Fish can be taken at all times of the year in the lakes, but remember that the best time to try your hand at prawning is November to May. There’s also plenty of fishing along the beaches and rivers in the area.
Fishing for bream and boating around the lakes are popular activies in the Twin Rivers district. With the Nicholson and Tambo Rivers running through the region, it’s no wonder visitors are water bound. To explore the water from an aesthetic point of view, stop in at the Nicholson River Winery which overlooks the picturesque Nicholson River for a tasting and lunch.
Crabbing is a popular pastime, especially at Sandblasting Jetty on Bullock Island. Just make sure you have a current fishing licence and only 2 hoop nets are allowed per person. There’s no associated size limit but only 30 crabs per person are allowed.
Please be mindful that cooking seafood is often not permitted in accommodation rooms. Ask a staff member whether an outdoor area and utensils are available for use.
Return of a recreational fishing mecca
There’s nowhere quite like the Gippsland Lakes, which is why we’ve developed a Recreational Fishery Plan to make it even better!
Commercial net fishing in the Lakes ceased in 2020 and we’re taking the recreational fishery to the next level with help from Target One Million and your fishing licence fees by:
• Stocking Australian bass, estuary perch and dusky flathead;
• Introducing a slot limit of 28-38cm for black bream;
• Improving fish habitat;
• Monitoring fish populations and angler catches. It’s all part of the Plan that’ll make the Gippsland Lakes great again and return it to a recreational fishing mecca that attracts people from across the country!
Learn more at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/gippslandlakes
Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
Nature Parks & Discovery Trails
NYERIMILANG HERITAGE PARK
Pack a picnic and head to the Nyerimilang Heritage Park, only 10kms from Lakes Entrance. The Nyerimilang Homestead, located within the park, boasts a historical library and offers great views of the Gippsland Lakes. For more information, go to visiteastgippsland.com.au
COLQUHOUN STATE FOREST
A short drive from Lakes Entrance, the Colquhoun State Forest is rich in indigenous history and diversity of flora and fauna. There’s plenty to do in the park, from bushwalking to swimming to cycling. Alternatively, you can access the Colquhoun Forest Discovery Drive, a self-guided drive tour starting at Forestech.
For more information, visit parkweb.vic.gov.au
CAPE CONRAN
Cape Conran covers 11,700 hectares of coastal hinterland and 60kms of beach. Walk the Cape Conran Nature Trail, a selfguided track where you can explore the local flora and fauna. Alternatively, check out the township of Marlo, or swim, fish, surf and whale watch (seasonally) along the expansive coastline.
For more information, visit www.conran.net.au
EAST GIPPSLAND RAIL TRAIL
The East Gippsland Rail Trail is a popular cycling route that starts in Bairnsdale and traverses all the way to Orbost along the former rail line. The trail extends 96kms in total, but can be tackled in stages.
For more information on the trail, visit www.eastgippslandrailtrail.com.au
GIPPSLAND LAKES DISCOVERY TRAIL
The Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail connects the East Gippsland Rail Trail to Lakes Entrance. From Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance, the two trails encompass 65kms of quintessential regional landscape with plenty of interesting things to see along the way.
For more information, visit www.railtrails.org.au
Metung
THINGS TO SEE & DO
The lakeside boardwalk is a great way to absorb the beauty of this quaint village. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and stop to feed the pelicans along the way.
Metung is known for being a boating haven. Hire a boat to cruise around the lake and feel at one with the majestic surrounds. Riviera Nautic hires out yachts and motor cruisers with no licence required. For more information, call 5156 2243. If you have your own boat, there’s a launching ramp at Shaving Point.
Fishing opportunities abound in Metung during the warmer months. Enthusiasts can try there hand at prawning or catching bream, flathead, whiting and King George. If you’re more enthusiastic about eating seafood, indulge in a delectable meal at one of the great eateries in town.
Away from the water, enjoy a hit of golf at Kings Cove Golf Club, which boasts a resort-style golf course with a Pro Shop and lunch menu. For bookings, call 5156 2927.
Be sure to check out some of the local artists in the region by driving along the Metung arts trails. For more details, contact the Metung Visitor Information Centre on 5156 2969.
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This lakeside village will capture your heart. On the shores of Lake King and Bancroft Bay, Metung is a holiday retreat for those who like their time spent by the water, on the water, or in the water.
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Bairnsdale
THINGS TO SEE & DO
For a great picnic spot and adventure playground for the kids head to Howitt Park situated by the Mitchell River Bridge on the Princes Highway. The kids can enjoy the giant slide or flying fox, and the family can relax with a picnic by the river. The Deptford Picnic Area, 34kms north of Bairnsdale, is also a lovely destination for a picnic.
If you’re a history buff, be sure to visit the Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place, which displays a fascinating range of indigenous art and artefacts. Located at 37-53 Dalmahoy Street, the museum is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with an entry cost.
The Twin Rivers Food and Wine Trail showcases some of the best regional produce. Sample wine from the Nicholson River Winery and Sarsfield Winery (appointment only), fruit from Fruit Farm Johnsonville, just to name a few. Bruthen, just a 15-minute drive north east of Bairnsdale, boasts a boutique brewery. Located at 46 Main Street, Bullant Brewery prides itself on matching brews with the best local produce.
For more information, contact the Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre on 1800 637 060.
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Bairnsdale offers a variety of shopping options, entertainment, eateries, sporting activities and galleries, as well as a number of historic buildings.
Paynesville & Raymond Island
Surrounded by the Gippsland Lakes, Paynesville offers a unique lake experience with canals, harbours, inlets and straits twisting through and around the town. Raymond Island is just a two minute ferry ride from Paynesville and offers a natural oasis for Koalas.
THINGS TO SEE & DO
Paynesville boasts 400 square kms of water, which can be explored by boat. Offering sheltered waters in the McMillan Straits, visitors can set off on a boating adventure with local boat hire available, or a sailing tuition through the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club. For more information on a tuition, please call 5156 6864.
The Paynesville to Eagle Point walking trail meaders through lakeside wetlands offering perfect viewing areas for birdwatching. Drive along the Mitchell River Silt Jetties, the largest of its kind in the world, which is a panoramic delight.
A short ferry ride takes you to Raymond Island where you can explore hidden beaches and spot koalas. A 1.2km Koala Trail has been created for easy viewing of these adorable creatures. Look out for the information board when you alight the ferry as it outlines the Koala Trail for visitors. Alternatively, hire a bike and tour around the island to view all the natural beauties. The island offers safe beaches for swimming so don’t forget your bathers and a towel.
For more information, contact the Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre on 1800 637 060.
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LOCAL Markets
BAIRNSDALE MAKERS MARKET
Boucher Hall, Bairnsdale, 1st Saturday in March, June, September & December, 8:30am - 1:30pm
BRUTHEN VILLAGE MARKET
Bruthen Mechanics Hall, Main Street Bruthen
3rd Saturday monthly, 9am - 1pm
EAST GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Bairnsdale Secondary College Oval, Bairnsdale
1st Saturday monthly, 8am - 12pm
HOWITT PARK MARKET
Howitt Market, Bairnsdale
4th Sunday monthly, 8am - 1pm
METUNG FARMERS MARKET
Metung Village Green, Metung
2nd Saturday monthly, 8am - 12:30pm
NOWA NOWA FARMERS MARKET
Mingling Waters Camp and Caravan Park, Princes Hwy, 3rd Sunday monthly, 10am - 2pm
PAYNESVILLE LIONS CLUB MARKET
Gilsenan Reserve, Paynesville
2nd Sunday monthly, 8.30am - 1pm
PAYNESVILLE FARMERS MARKET
The Esplanade, Paynesville
4th Saturday monthly, 8am - 1pm
LAKES ENTRANCE SURF CLUB FORESHORE MARKET
Foreshore Rotunda, Lakes Entrance
1st Sunday monthly, 9am - 3pm
Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
• Tour of East Gippsland, Metung
• Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival, Bruthen
• Paynesville Music Festival, Paynesville
• Hobie Kayak Fishing Series 13 - Bemm River
MARCH
• GROUND SWELL Music Festival, Lake Tyers Beach
• Beach Fun Run, Lakes Entrance
APRIL
• Colour Fun Run Metung
• Metung Lions Seafood Festival, Metung
• Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Easter Regatta
• Mount Nowa Nowa Challenge Fun Run, Nowa Nowa
• Colour Ya World Fun Run, Bairnsdale
• Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge, Gipsland Lakes
MAY
• Lakes Entrance Epic Mountain Bike & Trail Running Event, Lakes Entrancea
JUNE
• East Gippsland Winter Festival
• Feast on East @ Metung, Village Green, Metung
AUGUST
• A Taste of Ireland, Bairnsdale
SEPTEMBER
• Wild Harvest Seafood Festival
OCTOBER
• Great East Rail Trail Ride
• Australian Adventure Festival, Lakes Entrance
• High Country Caravan & RV Muster at Omeo Golf Club
NOVEMBER
• Hobie Kayak Fishing Series 13 - Mallacoota
• Omeo & District Show
• Metung Fun Run, Metung
• Bairnsdale Show, Bairnsdale
• SuperTrail Series East Gippsland
DECEMBER
• Lock & Load Alpine Rally of East Gippsland
• Mitchell Rever Trail Run
• New Year’s Eve Festival, Lakes Entrance Foreshore
• New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Paynesville
EVERY SATURDAY @8AM
Lakes Entrance Parkrun - Free 3km timed run, Memorial Park (Lakes Entrance Rotunda)
Bairnsdale Parkrun - Mitchell Port Road
For the most up to date calendar of events and dates, go to visiteastgippsland.com.au
ESSENTIAL Services EMERGENCY SERVICES Police / Ambulance 000 POLICE Bairnsdale Police Station 5150 2600 45 Main Street, Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Police Station 5155 1206 1 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance HOSPITAL Bairnsdale Regional Health Service 5150 3333 122 Day Street, Bairnsdale MEDICAL Bairnsdale Medical Group 5152 4123 438 Main Street, Bairnsdale Cunninghame Arm Medical Centre 5155 2300 8 Whiters Street, Lakes Entrance Gippsland Lakes Complete Health 5155 8300 18-28 Jemmeson Street, Lakes Entrance Paynesville Medical Centre 5156 7243 2/55 Esplanade, Paynesville PHARMACY Advantage Pharmacy 5152 3500 46 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale Corner Amcal Bairnsdale 5152 3107 190-192 Main Street, Bairnsdale Amcal Pharmacy Lakes Entrance - Riviera 5155 1568 20/22 Myer Street, Lakes Entrance Paynesville Pharmacy 5156 6671 65 Esplanade, Paynesville MAJOR BANKS & ATMS Bairnsdale - banks along Main Street Lakes Entrance - banks along Myer Street & The Esplanade Metung - Bendigo Bank, Metung Road Paynesville - Bendigo Bank, The Esplanade
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BIG4 WATERS EDGE 623 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1914 www.hampshireholidays.com.au/park/big4waters-edge-holiday-park BIG4 WHITERS HOLIDAY VILLAGE 55 ROADKNIGHT STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1343 www.whiters.com.au
BELLEVUE ON THE LAKES
BUCHAN CAVES CAVES ROAD BUCHAN VIC 3885 13 19 63 www.parkstay.vic.gov.au/book-your-stay/ buchan-caves-accommodation CENTRAL HOTEL MOTEL LAKES ENTRANCE 321 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1977 www.centralhotel.com.au COASTAL WATERS MOTOR INN 635 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1792 www.coastalwatersmotorinn.com.au 679 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1913 151 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1444 www.choicehotels.com/en-uk/victoria/lakesentrance/comfort-inn-hotels/au394 639 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 2960 www.cunninghamshore.com.au BOOK BOOK DIRECT BOOK DIRECT
SWAN MOTOR INN COMFORT INN & SUITES LAKES ENTRANCE CUNNINGHAM SHORE MOTEL EASTERN BEACH HOLIDAY PARK 42 EASTERN BEACH ROAD LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 1800 761 762 www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/easternbeach
BLACK
PARK
GOLDEN TERRACE HOLIDAY PARK 651 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1237 www.goldenterrace.com.au HEYFIELD MOTEL & APARTMENTS 115 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1711 www.heyfieldmotel.com.au HYBISCUS WATERFRONT APARTMENTS 132 MARINE PARADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5150 9492 www.hybiscusapartments.com.au KOONWARRA FAMILY HOLIDAY PARK 687 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1222 www.koonwarrapark.com.au LAKES ENTRANCE HOLIDAY UNITS 31 MYER STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1321 www.lakesholidayunits.com.au LAKES MAIN HOLIDAY PARK 7 WILLIS STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 0409 605 604 www.lakesmaincaravanpark.com.au 33 ROADKNIGHT STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 2238 www.echobeachpark.com BOOK DIRECT
1 ROWE ST, LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1647 www.lakesrecreserve.com.au BOOK DIRECT LAKES
& CARAVAN
LAKES WATERFRONT MOTEL 10 PRINCES HIGHWAY LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 2841 www.lakeswaterfrontmotel.com LAKESIDE MOTEL WATERFRONT 164 MARINE PARADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1811 www.lakesidemotelwaterfront.com LAZY ACRE LOG CABINS 35 ROADKNIGHT STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 0418 516 555 www.lazyacre.com
ECHO BEACH TOURIST PARK
REC RESERVE
NICHOLSON RIVER HOLIDAY PARK 915 PRINCES HIGHWAY NICHOLSON VIC 3882 03 5156 8348 www.nicholsonriver.com.au NORTH ARM TOURIST PARK 76 MARINE PARADE, LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03) 5155 2490 https://www.northarmpark.com/ OCEAN VIEW MOTEL 3300 PRINCES HIGHWAY KALIMNA VIC 3909 0458 766 777 PRIME TOURIST PARK 60 MYER STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1735 www.primetouristpark.com.au RSL GLENARA MOTEL 221 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1555 www.lersl.com.au SANDBAR MOTEL 637 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 2567 www.sandbarmotel.com.au SANDPIPER HOLIDAY APARTMENTS 14-16 HOPETOUN STREET INVERLOCH VIC 3996 03 5674 2255 www.inverlochaccommodation.com.au SOUTHERN CROSS APARTMENTS 21 ROADKNIGHT STREET LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 2647 THE ESPLANADE MOTEL 251 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1933 THE ESPLANADE RESORT & SPA 1 ESPLANADE LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5150 9688 www.esplanaderesort.com.au WOODBINE TOURIST PARK CORNER CHURCH & BULMER STREETS LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 03 5155 1718 www.woodbinetouristpark.com.au
