Lakes and Wilderness

Travel Guide

Lakes Entrance which includes a marina, a sunset and a bay or harbour
Metung which includes a bay or harbour and café lifestyle
Lakes and Wilderness
Lakes Entrance featuring street scenes
Lakes Entrance which includes a marina and a bay or harbour

Where to stay in Lakes and Wilderness

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Lucknow

Lucknow is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like East Gippsland Rail Trail and St Mary's Catholic Church if you have time to explore the area.

Lucknow
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Wy Yung

Travellers like the parks in Wy Yung, and East Gippsland Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wy Yung
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Broadlands

If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake King are top sights worth seeing.

Broadlands
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East Bairnsdale

Travellers like the museums in East Bairnsdale, and Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Bairnsdale
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Eastwood

While there might not be top attractions in Eastwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery.

Eastwood
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Ellaswood

While there might not be top attractions in Ellaswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St Mary's Catholic Church and Nicholson St. Gallery.

Ellaswood
The Esplanade Resort and Spa
The Esplanade Resort and Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is €147 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€147
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Property presents as new in the apartment we stayed in, unfortunately though the bed was hard and uncomfortable despite the rest of the apartment being excellent. We didnt sleep.very well and was worse bed we have slept in on 4 weeks on the road."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

The Esplanade Resort and Spa
Bellevue on the Lakes
Bellevue on the Lakes
4 out of 5
201 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is €133 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
€133
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this motel in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (892 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay, clean and convenient."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Bellevue on the Lakes
Lakeside Motel Waterfront
Lakeside Motel Waterfront
2.5 out of 5
164 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is €84 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€84
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this motel in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
"So clean! We have been in and out of hotels and airbnb’s over the last few weeks and I could not get over how clean the unit was especially the bathroom! Outdated furnishings but had everything that we needed!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Lakeside Motel Waterfront
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Anchorage Holiday Units
Anchorage Holiday Units
3 out of 5
7 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3-star golf apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (288 reviews)
"It was close to everything"

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Anchorage Holiday Units
Kalimna Woods Cottages
Kalimna Woods Cottages
3.5 out of 5
30 Kalimna Jetty Road, Kalimna, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cottage in Kalimna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lakes Entrance Lookout and Rigby Island ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
Cozy Cabin
"A lovely cabin in the woods. Very clean, everything we needed was there. The bed was very comfortable, the shower and bath were great. There's even clothes washing facilities. Be sure to pack anti bug spray for yourself, if you go out at night the insects bite."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Kalimna Woods Cottages
Maeburn Cottages - Self-contained Lakeside Getaway
Maeburn Cottages - Self-contained Lakeside Getaway
Metung
Stay at this cottage in Metung. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Metung ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Great location and clean and tidy
"Great spot to stay and very clean"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Maeburn Cottages - Self-contained Lakeside Getaway
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Popular places to visit

Buchan Caves

Buchan Caves

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Buchan Caves, a lovely green space in Buchan. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Buchan Caves
Lakes Entrance Lookout which includes a bay or harbour

Lakes Entrance Lookout

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Get the perfect introduction to the gorgeous waterfront town of Lakes Entrance when you visit the hilltop that looks out over the surrounding waterways and dunes.

Lakes Entrance Lookout
Gippsland featuring waves, boating and a bay or harbour

Main Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Main Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lakes Entrance. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Main Beach

Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(5 reviews)

After visiting Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lakes Entrance. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre

Lakes Entrance Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Lakes Entrance at Lakes Entrance Golf Club. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Lakes Entrance Golf Club

Koala Trail

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Koala Trail during your travels to Raymond Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Koala Trail
Mallacoota

Mallacoota

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Buchan