Lakes and Wilderness

Travel Guide

Lakes Entrance showing a marina, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Metung which includes cafe scenes and a bay or harbor
Lakes and Wilderness
Lakes Entrance which includes street scenes
Lakes Entrance showing a bay or harbor and a marina

Where to stay in Lakes and Wilderness

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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
Great garden and fantastic view over the Gippsland Lakes

Lucknow

Visitors to Lucknow appreciate its restaurants. A visit to East Gippsland Rail Trail and St Mary's Catholic Church might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Lucknow
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Wy Yung

Travelers 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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Eastwood

Though Eastwood might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery.

Eastwood
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East Bairnsdale

Travelers like the museums in East Bairnsdale, and Robb Street Gallery is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Bairnsdale
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Ellaswood

Though Ellaswood might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and St Mary's Catholic Church.

Ellaswood
Bellevue on the Lakes
Bellevue on the Lakes
4 out of 5
201 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is P7,648 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P7,648
P8,412 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (918 reviews)
"Nice hotel but would be nice if the rooms came with a microwave too especially For $300 a night. Otherwise it was decent"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

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
Fully refundable
The price is P8,460 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P8,460
P9,306 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
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! (996 reviews)
"Great apartment, cleanest bathroom I have seen and the heated indoor pool in winter was great with the kids"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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 P4,568 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P4,568
P5,025 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
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! (554 reviews)
"Lovely staff and easy check-in process. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great water pressure and water temp in the shower. Great value for the price."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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.
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! (380 reviews)
"We came to this property for one night on our way back to Melbourne with our 2 kids (5 and 1 year old), and we found it absolutely perfect for what we needed. We had 2 bedrooms and a spa room, and the kids loved the cottage and the property with all the birds and playground and so much to see. Such ..."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Kalimna Woods Cottages
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! (53 reviews)
"Location was great clean & quite"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"We loved our stay and would highly recommend Allambi Holiday Appartments."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Allambi Holiday Apartments
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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.

Popular places to visit

Buchan Caves

Buchan Caves

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
Gippsland featuring boating, a bay or harbor and waves

Main Beach

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

Main Beach
Lakes Entrance Lookout showing a bay or harbor

Lakes Entrance Lookout

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

Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre

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

Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre

Lakes Entrance Bowls Club

You can take time to visit Lakes Entrance Bowls Club during your travels to Lakes Entrance. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Lakes Entrance Bowls Club

Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve, a lovely green space in Eagle Point. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Mallacoota

Mallacoota

Paynesville

Paynesville

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