Extending from Mallacoota to Loch Sport, the Lakes Coast contains the largest lake system in the southern hemisphere. It’s a paradise for bushwalking, canoeing, camping and appreciating nature and only 3 hours from Melbourne. Towns in this region include: Bairnsdale, Bemm River, Gipsy Point, Lake Tyers Beach, Lakes Entrance, Loch Sport, Mallacoota, Marlo, Metung, Orbost, Paynesville and Sale. Stay in cabins, cottages, holiday units, caravan parks, B&Bs, apartments, and motels to experience the spectacular scenery and diversity of the many National Parks in the region.
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Mallacoota information

Located 542km east of Melbourne at the mouth of the Mallacoota Inlet, Mallacoota is a tranquil fishing and holiday town surrounded by National Park.
Previously established as a whaling station, Mallacoota today is a base for abalone divers and quiet holiday area.

Attractions and activities include cruising, canoeing, fishing and boat hire, Gabo Island Lightstation, Croajingalong National Park at Gipsy Point, Double Creek nature trail and boardwalk, sheltered waters for swimming at Betka Beach and good surfing at Bastion Point and Tip Beach.

Accommodation options for visitors include a lighthouse, motels and holiday units, cottages, apartments and B&Bs, caravan parks and cabins.

Marlo information

Located 396km east of Melbourne at the mouth of the Snowy River, Marlo is a small fishing town.
Previously established as an important port, Marlo today is a quiet seaside resort and fishing town.

Attractions and activities include Cape Conran Road Lookout, 2.5km Clifftop Walk and sand dunes, an unusual warm temperate rainforest and seals. Visit Orbost for Buchan Caves, rainforest walks, Koori Sensory Trail and wetlands with waterfowl and black swans.

Accommodation options for visitors include cabins, motels and holiday units, guesthouses, cottages and caravan parks.

Lakes Entrance information

Located 319km east of Melbourne at the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes, Lakes Entrance is home to one of Australia’s largest fishing fleets. Lakes Entrance includes the towns of Lake Tyers, Kalimna, Metung, Johnsonville, Nicholson, Bairnsdale, Paynesville, Raymond Island and Loch Sport.
Previously established as a port and cattle grazing area, Lakes Entrance today is a very popular tourist resort.

Attractions and activities include sailing, fishing and cruising, boat hire, go-karts and swimming, wine trails, horse riding and 4WD, snorkelling, canoeing and paddle boats, whale watching, dolphins and cycle the 66km track Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance.

Accommodation options for visitors include resorts, motels and apartments, cottages, holiday units and holiday parks, cabins, B&Bs, lodges and backpackers.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Lakes Entrance (1800637060) for more information on the Lakes Coast, Victoria.