Lakes Entrance

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Lakes Entrance featuring a bay or harbor, cafe scenes and a marina
The gateway to Australia’s largest inland network of waterways has miles of coastline and lakeshore on its doorstep, as well as a daily catch of delicious seafood.

Check out the broad expanse of sandy beach or go boating on the calm lake waters in Lakes Entrance. This popular Gippsland getaway and fishing port is superbly located alongside some of Victoria’s most pristine waterways and the wide-open Southern Ocean. Wax up your surfboard and check the swell at the beach. Explore the lakes by boat or kayak. Cast a fishing line from the pier or grab a table at one of the town’s cafés to savor the region’s fresh local seafood.

Stroll down Lakes Entrance’s main thoroughfare, the Esplanade, and enjoy shoreline views of the Cunninghame Arm inlet. The narrow strip of land has marinas and foreshore parks on its southern side and a selection of restaurants and shops toward the north. Book a boat tour from the marina and embark on a sightseeing cruise around the magnificent lake waters. You can also rent a paddleboat or a kayak and explore the lakeshore at your own pace.

Make your way across the footbridge that connects the town center with the windswept dunes of Ninety Mile Beach. This expansive strip of golden sands faces Bass Strait and is a popular destination for swimming and surfing. Play in the waves under the watch of the local lifeguards or embark on a picturesque 3.1-mile (5-kilometer) coastal walk along the narrow peninsula to Flagstaff Lookout. From here, you’ll see gorgeous ocean views, as well as the man-made channel into the Gippsland Lakes.

Keen anglers will love the wide array of fishing spots situated along the town’s marinas and jetties. Check out the markets on Bullock Island, where you can pick up freshly seafood caught daily by local fishing fleets.

Lakes Entrance is situated between Bairnsdale and Orbost, approximately 4 hours’ drive from Victoria’s capital city, Melbourne. Choose from a range of waterfront resort villas and cozy hotels along the lakeshore. With its gorgeous waterfront views and opportunities for adventure, Lakes Entrance is a fantastic year-round destination.

Bellevue on the Lakes
Bellevue on the Lakes
4 out of 5
201 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is $121 per night from May 30 to May 31
$121
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
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! (820 reviews)
"Quite comfortable"

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Bellevue on the Lakes
The Esplanade Resort and Spa
The Esplanade Resort and Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is $129 per night from May 24 to May 25
$129
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
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 and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
Five star stay
"Wonderful place to stay. Would definitely stay again. Great location. And the facilities were perfect"

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

The Esplanade Resort and Spa
Lakeside Motel Waterfront
Lakeside Motel Waterfront
2.5 out of 5
164 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is $82 per night from May 24 to May 25
$82
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
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! (452 reviews)
"Close proximity to supermarket. Quiet location. Host very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Lakeside Motel Waterfront
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! (237 reviews)
"Great to stay, comfortable, affordable, clean, easy access to everything. Great hosts."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Anchorage Holiday Units
Allambi Holiday Apartments
Allambi Holiday Apartments
3.5 out of 5
34 Carpenter St, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cunningham Foot Bridge and Lakes Entrance ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
"Overall good value. Could use a heat lamp on the bathroom and a bigger quilt on the bed."

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Allambi Holiday Apartments
Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
132 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and ...
7.8/10 Good! (41 reviews)
"Great sized 3 bedroom apartment. Lovely decor and very comfortable. Location was excellent"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
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.

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4/5 - Good

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Mar 13, 2019

Very nice community,

4/5 - Good

Lynne
Oct 11, 2018

I like the foot bridge, and the market Sunday.

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