Suzie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
2 Marine ParadeA great places to start when visiting Lakes Entrance
A must see while staying in the area, you may need to book in advance.
54 locals recommend
Buchan Caves Reserve Visitor Centre and Ticket Office
98 Caves RdA must see while staying in the area, you may need to book in advance.
Lake Tyers Beach
Great Beach, lovely little community, good fishing
A great spot for a coffee, to watch people catch crabs and see the boats coming and going
6 locals recommend
Bullock Island
A great spot for a coffee, to watch people catch crabs and see the boats coming and going
A great walk for most fitness levels, often Dolphins and Seals playing at the Entrance
Main Beach Walk
Main Beach WalkA great walk for most fitness levels, often Dolphins and Seals playing at the Entrance
Portside Boat Hire
274 Marine ParadeSo much fun for the kids, and great fishing
A great local business, worth getting out on the water, a lot of what is on offer on the Gippsland Lakes you can only see by boat
21 locals recommend
Peels Cruises
A great local business, worth getting out on the water, a lot of what is on offer on the Gippsland Lakes you can only see by boat
It’s a great drive especially during winter, lots to see along the way.
43 locals recommend
Mount Hotham Summit Area
LOT 2008 Great Alpine RdIt’s a great drive especially during winter, lots to see along the way.
Bruthen
Gorgeous little town with a great Bakery and The Bull Ant Brewery
Great spot to visit by car or boat, good food and lots to see. Sardine Eatery is a must. But booking essential
25 locals recommend
Paynesville
Great spot to visit by car or boat, good food and lots to see. Sardine Eatery is a must. But booking essential
A great activity to do with the kids, catch the ferry over to Raymond Island, and look for koalas
Ride the Koalas
Sixth AvenueA great activity to do with the kids, catch the ferry over to Raymond Island, and look for koalas
Indoor swimming always a good idea when raining. Also has a great gym!
12 locals recommend
Lakes Entrance Aquadome
43 Palmers RdIndoor swimming always a good idea when raining. Also has a great gym!
Sun Cinema Bairnsdale
112 Macleod StGood Wet weather activity
Lonsdale Eco Cruise
A Cruise on the Lakes is a must!!
If you Love fishing, you’ll love these guys they know how to catch a fish!!
9 locals recommend
Far Out Charters
If you Love fishing, you’ll love these guys they know how to catch a fish!!
Marlo
A great little town to visit, they have a great pub.
Another must while in Lakes is a Mini Golf challenge
14 locals recommend
Footbridge Mini Golf, Lolly Shop & IceCream Shack
549 EsplanadeAnother must while in Lakes is a Mini Golf challenge
And another Mini Golf, this one is super close to our accommodation, they also have a great coffee van, 1 minute walk!
7 locals recommend
Lakes Entrance mini-golf and trampolines
56 Roadknight StAnd another Mini Golf, this one is super close to our accommodation, they also have a great coffee van, 1 minute walk!
This is a new business In town, and is very popular, booking would be advisable.
11 locals recommend
Lakes Entrance Segway Adventures
603 EsplanadeThis is a new business In town, and is very popular, booking would be advisable.
The best way to see the whole area in one go...... amazing!
7 locals recommend
Lakes Entrance Helicopters
4 Comers RdThe best way to see the whole area in one go...... amazing!
If you love art check this place out. They do daily classes too. Again book in advance. Fun and relaxed!
7 locals recommend
The Saltwater Creative Co
66 Marine ParadeIf you love art check this place out. They do daily classes too. Again book in advance. Fun and relaxed!
Metung is a must see, lunch at the pub won’t disappoint, you can get there by car or boat
39 locals recommend
Metung
Metung is a must see, lunch at the pub won’t disappoint, you can get there by car or boat
This place is finally open and it’s amazing, in partnership with the Mornington Hot Springs, we can highly recommend a visit.
6 locals recommend
Metung Hot Springs
73 Storth Ryes AveThis place is finally open and it’s amazing, in partnership with the Mornington Hot Springs, we can highly recommend a visit.
Great playground, BBQs and Skating,must visit with the kids, it’s a flat ride from our accommodation if you have your bikes or skateboard
Lakes Entrance Skatepark
Princes HighwayGreat playground, BBQs and Skating,must visit with the kids, it’s a flat ride from our accommodation if you have your bikes or skateboard
Red Bluff Surfing Beach
Red Bluff RoadIf you surf, this is the place,
Great lookout too
Great course if you have your clubs, or you can always hire some.
9 locals recommend
The Lakes Entrance Golf Club and Function Centre
142 Golf Links RdGreat course if you have your clubs, or you can always hire some.
Another great local business, you can hire everything to get out on the water. Another great activity for the kids
17 locals recommend
Venture Out Australia
347B EsplanadeAnother great local business, you can hire everything to get out on the water. Another great activity for the kids
This is a Christmas / January must do with the kids. Something for all ages.
Chanta amusement carnival of fun
EsplanadeThis is a Christmas / January must do with the kids. Something for all ages.
Definitely worth stopping on your way in or out of town, just to take in how awesome Lakes really is!
12 locals recommend
Jemmys Point Lookout
Definitely worth stopping on your way in or out of town, just to take in how awesome Lakes really is!
Fun for all ages. It’s a must.
And only a few hundred meters walk from our place.
14 locals recommend
Lakes Entrance PADDLE BOATS
429 Main Beach WalkFun for all ages. It’s a must.
And only a few hundred meters walk from our place.
Bairnsdale RSL
2 Forge Creek RdDen of Nargun
Mitchell River Walking TrackBairnsdale Archery, Mini Golf and Games Park
459 Princes HwySt Marys Catholic Church
23 Pyke StMitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Macleod Morass Wildlife Reserve
Mitchell River National Park
Wallers RoadBairnsdale Aquatic & Recreation Centre
80 McKean StTambo Valley Honey
Home of the “Big Octopus “, lots of interesting things to see
11 locals recommend
Griffiths Sea Shell Museum
125 EsplanadeHome of the “Big Octopus “, lots of interesting things to see
The Lakes Clubhouse
Awesome way to spend a few hours playing golf without the walking.
Great place to have a coffee and let the kids run wild, with the interactive river and water features and marine theme.
Located in Metung
Paterson Park
63 Metung RdGreat place to have a coffee and let the kids run wild, with the interactive river and water features and marine theme.
Located in Metung
Food scene
Sodafish
EsplanadeAlbert & Co
201 EsplanadeLightfoot & Sons Wines
717 Wy Yung-Calulu RdNicholson River Winery
20 Cabernet ClBLOODY GOOD COFFEE
309-321 EsplanadeWater Wheel Beach Tavern
577 Lake Tyers Beach RdCentral Hotel
321 EsplanadeRed Bluff Brewers
11 Old Bunga RdSalty Groms
575 EsplanadeFunkey Monkey Cafe
26 Myer StPinocchio Inn
569 EsplanadeNick's Cafe and Authentic Thai Restaurant
601 EsplanadeSix Sisters & A Pigeon
567 EsplanadeThe Metung Hotel
64 Kurnai Ave
Big Bears Donuts
521B EsplanadeLakes Entrance RSL Sub Branch
221 EsplanadeLakes Entrance Bowls Club
Bulmer StreetLakes Sports & Community Club
38 Church StWyanga Park Winery
248 Baades RdReggies Slipway
477 EsplanadeFroggy's Bistro
21A Myer StThis buzzing new business is just around the corner from our place, it has a great Vibe, with outdoor and indoor seating and live music, great for a chill afternoon
8 locals recommend
The Servo Lakes Entrance
595 EsplanadeThis buzzing new business is just around the corner from our place, it has a great Vibe, with outdoor and indoor seating and live music, great for a chill afternoon
Mr D Food and Coffee
194 Main StThe Grand Terminus Hotel Bairnsdale
98 Macleod StNorthern Ground
144 Main StCinnamon
4 Wood StreetMitchell River Tavern
59 Main StLightfoot & Sons Wines
717 Wy Yung-Calulu RdThe Long Paddock
95 Main RdLakes Entrance Bowls Club
Bulmer StreetWellness
Koho Sauna
This floating sauna is new and has rave reviews.