Lakes and Wilderness

Travel Guide

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

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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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 Robb Street Gallery is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Bairnsdale
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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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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 Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and St Mary's Catholic Church.

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 RM606 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
RM606
RM667 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (999 reviews)
"Great apartment, cleanest bathroom I have seen and the heated indoor pool in winter was great with the kids"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

The Esplanade Resort and Spa
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
295 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is RM374 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
RM374
RM412 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions St Mary's Catholic Church and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
One of the best in town!
"Love this place. Stay almost every trip here (every 6 weeks). Best value mid range hotel in town. Comfy beds and nice tvs. Shower that works well. What more can you ask! Thanks guys!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
Bairnsdale International
Bairnsdale International
4 out of 5
355 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is RM501 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM501
RM552 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Always a pleasure
"Lovely staff Clean and quiet and close to town. Beds are firm and comfortable. Plenty of parking and even in peak season there is ample street parking just incase."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Bairnsdale International
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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! (257 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Pleasant stay in an older style Unit No:3. Spacious Unit with comfortable recliner chairs. Bed and bedding were very good. The shower head was not good, needs fixing. Hot water was good. Plenty of bench space in the well equipped Kitchen. Very quiet area, with an easy walk to the Main Street."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

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! (51 reviews)
"Very clean and bright. No noise from neighbouring units or electrical appliances. Ease of arrival & departure procedure. Could not use oven as oven door would not shut"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Hybiscus Waterfront Apartments
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! (379 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 28 Apr 2025

Kalimna Woods Cottages
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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
Gippsland which includes a bay or harbor, boating and waves

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 Lookout showing a bay or harbor

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

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

Metung Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Metung Hot Springs during your travels to Metung. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Metung Hot Springs

Lakes Entrance Bowls Club

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

Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance

Metung featuring a bay or harbor, a marina and a coastal town

Metung

Lake Tyers Beach

Lake Tyers Beach

Lakes Entrance Lookout which includes a bay or harbor

Kalimna