Lakes Entrance
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Introduction
Lakes Entrance is a fishing port and tourist haven in eastern Victoria, 320 kms to the east of Melbourne. Many of the activities are understandably water based, owing to the town's location on the edge of Ninety Mile Beach, where the Gippsland Lakes meet the Bass Strait.
Sights and Activities
- Ninety Mile Beach, a popular surf beach and a great beach for long walks. If you enjoy long walks on the beach, this stretch of sand offers an ideal opportunity.
- Fishing in one of the nearby lakes or in the ocean is a major attraction for a large number of visitors.
- Jemmy's Point Lookout offers good views of the town and lakes.
- Nyerimilang Heritage Park, located just outside of Lakes Entrance, includes an historic homestead set amongst some beautiful gardens.
Events and Festivals
- Sky Show New Year’s Eve
- Summer Series triathlon, held in January
- Lakes Entrance Rodeo, held in January
- Lions Club Easter Fish tasting
- Twin Rivers Bream Classic is held in July
Getting There
By Plane
Great Lakes Airport (YGRL) opened in 2003, offering some possibilities for light aircraft to land. No commercial flights take in Lakes Entrance.
The nearest major airport is Melbourne Airport. From there, use one of the transport options below to reach Lakes Entrance.
By Train
Daily train services run from Melbourne to Bairnsdale. Once in Bairnsdale, you will need to catch a bus to Lakes Entrance, which should take roughly 30 minutes.
By Car
It takes roughly 4 hours to reach Lakes Entrance from Melbourne along the Princes Highway.
By Bus
V-Line operates several services that include Lakes Entrance on the way.
- Canberra - Lakes Entrance: A three-weekly service from Australia's capital, Canberra, taking 6 hours to reach Lakes Entrance via Cooma, Bomballa and Orbost.
- Narooma - Lakes Entrance: A daily service stopping in a number of coastal towns, including Orbost, Genoa and Merimbula. A three weekly service between Narooma and Batesman Bay can take you further up the coast.
- Bairnsdale - Lakes Entrance: Runs several times a day.
By Boat
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