Lakes Entrance
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Lakes Entrance See & Do
Activities & Attractions
There is much to see and do in Lakes Entrance. The Summer Carnival runs from mid December to end January The Shell Museum is one of Australia's largest museums of Natural Sealife Visit the new Aqua Park on the other side of the footbridge. Visit spectacular Buchan Caves (50 minute drive from Lakes Entrance). Have a hit of tennis at the Aquadome, or a game of bowls at the Bowling Club. Cruise the Gippsland Lakes or Hire A Boat from Charlie at Blue Riviera and explore the North Arm, nothing like it on a summers day. The Aboriginal Art Gallery is located at Forestec a couple of kilometres on the Melbourne side of town, well worth your time and there is no admittance charge. Nyerimilang Heritage Park perfect for that family picnic and the homestead is set on a cliff top overlooking the Gippsland Lakes. Lakes Entrance Helicopters is an experience to remember, see the iconic Gippsland Lakes from above. Ask about their packaged Heli experiences.
On the East side of Lakes Entrance, Red Bluff Brewers is a family owned and operated Craft Brewery with a selection of 10 Craft Beers on tap that can be enjoyed straight from the Brewery. Also purchase online or from local outlets.
The best way to experience the iconic Gippsland Lakes! Scenic Flights available for up to 3 people ranging from 12 to 45 minutes starting at $165.
Or enjoy a packaged Heli-Experience that includes lunch at a local eatery.
Walk across the footbridge opposite Myer Street.
Have an awesome, fun time with friends and family as you climb, slip and slide your way through our giant inflatable obstacle course.
One of the most visited attractions in Lakes was established in 1962 and is recognized as one of Australia's largest museums of natural sea life.
125 Esplanade
Lakes Entrance
Ph: 5155 1538
Watch the boats being launched into the North Arm and the Pelicans going about their daily business.
Eastern Beach is also a very popular family BBQ area.
Image compliments Quaritsch Photography
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General Information
Lakes Entrance is 313 kilometres (3 hours 30 mins) from Melbourne via the Princes Highway. 2 hours from Traralgon and 1 hour from Sale. 3 hours 30 minutes from Merimbula, 5 hours from Canberra and 8 hours from Sydney.
What is not commonly known is the fact that Lakes Entrance is on a similar latitude to Granada in Spain, and Sicily. Alternatively you could say it would lie somewhere between Athens and Crete, if it were in the northern hemisphere. It is therefore, no surprise that it is warmer and sunnier than most parts of Victoria in winter, when the temperature can sometimes rise to 18-20 degrees. Summers are milder than the rest of the state, so the climate is perfect all year round for a weekend away or longer stay.
"The Heart of the Community"
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Check our website for details on courses etc.
Lakes Entrance is home to a large fishing fleet which supply Lakes Entrance Fishermen's Co-Op fish shop on Bullock Island.
So if you are looking for a variety of locally caught fresh fish, crays in season, prawns, oysters, mussels, etc etc then the Off The Wharf Fresh Fish shop is the place to shop.
