Gippsland Lakes
The Gippsland Lakes form the largest inland waterway system in Australia, comprising a network of interconnected lakes, rivers, and…
Natural Landmark in Victoria
3 active weather warnings
Bureau of Meteorology- ExtremeSevere Weather Warning — Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland forecast districts BoM details
- ModerateSheep Graziers Warning — Central, North Central, North East, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera forecast districts BoM details
- ModerateFlood Watch — Avoca River, Avon River, Barwon, Leigh and Moorabool Rivers, Broken River, Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek, Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour, Goulburn River downstream of Seymour, Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon, Kiewa River, Latrobe River, Loddon River, Macalister River, Mitchell River, Otway Coast, Ovens and King Rivers, Seven and Castle Creeks, South Gippsland Rivers, Thomson River, Traralgon Creek, Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers and Yarra River upstream of Warrandyte BoM details
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About Gippsland Lakes
The Gippsland Lakes form the largest inland waterway system in Australia, comprising a network of interconnected lakes, rivers, and estuaries covering approximately 400 square kilometres behind [Ninety Mile Beach](/au/attractions/vic/ninety-mile-beach). The lakes support major commercial and recreational fishing industries, a rich diversity of waterbirds, and popular aquatic recreation. The towns of Bairnsdale, Paynesville, [Lakes Entrance](/au/places/vic/lakes-entrance), and Metung sit on the lake shores.
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The Gippsland Lakes form the largest inland waterway system in Australia, comprising a network of interconnected lakes, rivers, and estuaries covering approximately 400 square kilometres behind [Ninety Mile Beach](/au/attractions/vic/ninety-mile-beach). The lakes support major commercial and recreational fishing industries, a rich diversity of waterbirds, and popular aquatic recreation. The towns of Bairnsdale, Paynesville, [Lakes Entrance](/au/places/vic/lakes-entrance), and Metung sit on the lake shores.
Warnings
Getting There
Lakes Entrance is the main hub, 320km east of Melbourne via the Princes Highway (M1). Bairnsdale is the regional centre, also on the Princes Highway.
Visitor Tips
- •Hire a houseboat or kayak for the best lake experience. The Mitchell River Silt Jetties walk from Paynesville is a unique and little-known highlight. Bioluminescence is best seen on dark nights in summer from kayaks near Metung.
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Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- National
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Free
- Duration
- 2-5 days
- Best Time
- November to April for water activities; September to November for birdwatching
- Hours
- Open 24 hours.
Location
- Area
- Eagle Point
- Region
- Gippsland - East
- State
- Victoria
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Campsites(5)
Trails(3)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
Dump Points(5)
Eagle Point Caravan Park
caravan-park · 3.2km
Paynesville Dump Point
Free · 4km
Progress Jetty
Free · 4km
Nicholson Dump Point
Free · 7.7km
Nicholson Caravan Dump Point
caravan-park · 7.7km
Pubs(5)
Fast Food(5)
Golf Courses(5)
Weigh Stations(1)
State Forests(5)
Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Recreation · 1.3km
Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Recreation · 1.7km
Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Recreation · 2.8km
Eagle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Recreation · 3km
Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Recreation · 4.2km
National Parks(5)
Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Nature Reserve · 1.3km
Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Nature Reserve · 1.7km
Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Nature Reserve · 2.8km
Eagle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Nature Reserve · 3km
Eagle Point Flora & Fauna Reserve
Nature Reserve · 3.2km