Lakes and Wilderness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lakes Entrance showing a marina, a bay or harbour and a sunset
Metung showing café lifestyle and a bay or harbour
Lakes and Wilderness
Lakes Entrance which includes street scenes
Lakes Entrance showing a bay or harbour and a marina

Where to stay in Lakes and Wilderness

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Broadlands

If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Lake King and Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Broadlands
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East Bairnsdale

Travellers like the museums in East Bairnsdale, and Lake King 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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Lucknow

Lucknow is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery if you have time to explore the area.

Lucknow
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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 NZ$249 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$249
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (998 reviews)
"The staff at The Esplanade Resort were extremely helpful and polite. Rooms were very clean and both the bed and lounges were really comfortable. Espy food was delicious! We'd happily stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Esplanade Resort and Spa
Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn

Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
384-386 Main St, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$125 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$125
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (306 reviews)
"Was clean and quiet"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn
Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments

Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
295 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
The price is NZ$149 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$149
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (562 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay in a renovated room. Comfortable room."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
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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! (318 reviews)
"The owner is very friendly and accomodating"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Anchorage Holiday Units
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! (382 reviews)
"These are nice cabins set on a bushy property. It is generally peaceful, but depending on your cabin location you can hear the main road traffic occasionally. But generally the cabins although aged are clean and comfortable. The surrounding area pleasant and relaxing and is an easy 5 minute walk ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Kalimna Woods Cottages
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! (259 reviews)
"We loved our stay and would highly recommend Allambi Holiday Appartments."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Allambi Holiday Apartments
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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 which includes waves, boating and a bay or harbour

Main Beach

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 which includes a bay or harbour

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 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

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 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 quaint area.

Metung Hot Springs

Cities near Lakes and Wilderness

Falls Creek showing a river or creek and a sunset

Falls Creek

Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance

Hotham Heights showing a sunset, snow and snow skiing

Hotham Heights

Mallacoota

Mallacoota