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Wake up to the sound of softly lapping water on a self guided cruise. Stretching out over 400 square km, Gippsland Lakes is the southern hemisphere’s largest and most beautiful network of inland waterways.  It is easy to hire all kinds of boats in the tranquil waterfront villages of Metung and Paynesville, to experience life on the lake.

16 comments

  1. 16 Linda
    Jul 27th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    exquisite, exciting relaxing ever changing skies of the beautiful gippsland lakes

  2. 15 Jeff Smith
    Jul 15th, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    Gippsland Lakes have been our holiday destination now for over 15 years.

    We have a “Trailer Sailer” of 8 metres length and the length of safe sailing in the “Lakes” is second to none in Australia.

    Regards
    Jeff Smith

  3. 14 Barb and Jim Gillespie
    Jun 19th, 2008 at 11:06 am

    Boating holiday on the Gippsland Lakes.

  4. 13 Margi
    Jun 15th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Absolutely breathtaking place. Great sunset at Barrier Landing. One of the most relaxing breaks we have been on (thank you Riviera Nautic Boat Hire). Beautiful and just so picturesque.

  5. 12 Margaret Rawlins
    May 21st, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    The blue pools in Gippsland
    The Blue Pools is a beautiful swimming hole found 30k’s from Maffra.
    The Blue Pools is a very deep swimming hole on the Freestone Creek along the old Dargo Rd.
    Large rocks come out of the Freestone which make perfect jumping platforms for the adventureous.
    There is a bbq area on a grassy slope where shelter is also provided. Swim,bbq and bushwalk.
    The bushwalking track takes you on a circuit where you will come accross an old mine and higher up a great lookout over the valley.Perfect spot all seasons.

  6. 11 Tamara Cook
    May 19th, 2008 at 11:52 am

    The Gippsland Lakes offers something for everybody. Whether it be to hire a day boat and fish in one of the secluded inlets or to hire a houseboat for a week and visit the 90 mile beach, rivers and cruise the lakes. Budget to luxury cruisers are available at Bulls Cruisers in Paynesville. Safe and easy to navigate the Gippsland Lakes also offers good fishing and prawning (in season) and great opportunities for watersports. Many people just do not realise the expansive waterways, beauty and diversity that the area has to offer all year round.

  7. 10 Frank Robbins
    May 15th, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    The best and probably safest natural waterway experience in Victoria. The McMillan holiday village in Metung is a great place to base yourself with its excellent accommodation, protected marina and easy access to both ends of the Lakes system.

  8. 9 rose morecroft
    May 9th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    Eagle point village, on the edge of the Gippsland Lakes is a hidden treasure - fishing and boating on your doorstep with over 400sq. kms of inland waterways . Local wetlands, abundance of birdlife (over 160 species) natural fauna parks, dolphins, pelicans, and the unspoiled Ninety Mile Ocean beach as a backdrop.

  9. 8 Rhonda
    May 7th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    came here originally for holidays in ‘77 and every available moment from then on until moving here in ‘92. want to let everyone know we are victoria’s best kept secret - great boating, fishing, eating, lazing - everything you want for a holiday - or permanent lifestyle

  10. 7 Elizabeth Conlin
    May 6th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    i voted cause we love to travel and having small kids do not get much of a chance at all but on the odd acasion once a year we look forward to something that we can all enjoy what a great idea to see such a great part of victoia

  11. 6 P Johnstone
    May 6th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Sea-Safari on Lakes-EXPLORER - A two hour on-water marine monitoring trip on calm Gippsland Lakes waterways near Lakes Entrance. Involved in identification, recording and monitoring sea-birds and marine life. Family or small groups only.

  12. 5 Rhani
    May 6th, 2008 at 10:43 am

    Largest inlet waterway in the southern hemisphere

  13. 4 Wendy
    May 5th, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Gippsland lakes are the most beautiful holiday destination, safe water ways and fun for families

  14. 3 Abby Levin
    May 5th, 2008 at 9:32 am

    The Gippsland Lakes have to be Victoria’s best kept secret! Our family has spent the last four summers down at Paynesville, where there are few crowds even at the height of the season. You can rent a house on the canals which lead straight out to the Gippsland Lakes. Hire a boat or bring your own so you can fish, waterski or simply tie up next to the dunes and find yourself on the magnificent 90 Mile Beach.

  15. 2 Peter Johnstone
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    The Gippsland Lakes has a range of boating activities, to suit all ages and price ranges. From the largest boats “Thunderbird” and “Lonsdale” to the smaller “Mulloway” and “Lakes-Explorer” and also hire and drive. These boats are based in Lakes Entrance and travel daily on calm waterways.

  16. 1 Jan Davis
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:34 am

    Sailing, cruising or staying on the Gippsland Lakes has been our family’s favourite “must do” for many years - over 300 km of water to explore from Sale to Lakes Entrance, as well as the picturesque rivers feeding into the Lakes. Add to that great seaside villages to visit and Ninety Mile Beach just over the sand dunes - a fabulous natural experience with something new to see every visit.