Lakes Entrance

At Lakes Entrance, the Gippsland Lakes flow into the Southern Ocean. The Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park stretches along Ninety Mile Beach from Seaspray to Lakes Entrance. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can plan your stay around the landscapes and activities that interest you: beaches and water, foreshore trails, cycling routes or local culture.

Beaches and water in Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance Main Beach is at the eastern end of Ninety Mile Beach. From town, a 400 m walking path crosses a pedestrian bridge to the beach. Activities there include swimming, kayaking, surfing, fishing and walking. Which activities are suitable depends on the weather and beach conditions; check conditions before your visit.

Nearby, Entrance Bay is a scenic picnic spot in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. It is a short paddle or boat trip from Lakes Entrance by canoe, kayak or boat. Check access and safety conditions before setting out on the water. Entrance Bay offers a different focus from the activities at Main Beach: here, the picnic spot is the destination, while beach activities are the main attraction there.

Lakes Explorer offers a water taxi service for up to four people to remote jetties and beaches on lakes near Lakes Entrance. Check the service’s current availability before making plans.

Walking and cycling trails

The Hummocks Walk (The Entrance Walk) gives you a clear guide to the time and distance for a walk: the route is 4.6 km long and takes 1.5 hours. It follows the lakeshore and offers views of where the Gippsland Lakes and the Southern Ocean meet. Check route conditions before setting out.

The Lakes Entrance Foreshore Cycling Track follows the Esplanade along the waterfront. For mountain biking, the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Mountain Biking Trail includes a 13.7 km return section between Lakes Entrance and Log Crossing. The details can help you choose between different options: the walk focuses on walking time and water views, while the cycling routes follow the waterfront promenade or include a return section.

Culture on the Esplanade

Lakes Entrance’s Esplanade is lined with carved wooden sculptures. The Griffiths Sea Shell Museum on the Esplanade displays more than 90,000 shells. Culture offers a distinct focus alongside beaches, water and trails.

Wine and finding a hotel

Wyanga Park Winery is in Lakes Entrance and is the oldest winery in Gippsland. At its cellar door, the winery serves award-winning wines, including frozen Muscat. If you’re planning a visit, check the winery’s current offerings.

Choosing a theme can help you sort out what you’re interested in locally before comparing hotels in Lakes Entrance.

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