Lakes Entrance Camping
In addition to Victoria's network of camping ground, parks
& reserves, a large portion of Victoria's forests
(some 3.47 million hectares) are State forests managed
by the Department's Forests Service.
As well as providing the community with timber and
clean water and conserving flora and fauna, State forests
are also managed to provide opportunities for recreation
and tourism.
Victoria's State Forests provide some
unique recreation opportunities, often in a less crowded
and less developed setting to that found in Victoria's
more popular national parks. You can also walk your
dog in State Forest, which you are not allowed to do
in National Parks. In State Forest you can go camping,
picnicking, walking, fishing, four-wheel driving, canoeing,
trail bike and horse riding, hunting, swimming and much
more.
This unique and picturesque park consists of lakes,
wetlands, marine and terrestrial environments. The Gippsland
Lakes Coastal Park is a narrow coastal reserve covering
17,584 hectares along a portion of the Ninety Mile Beach,
from Seaspray to Lakes Entrance. The park also includes
the internationally significant Lake Reeve, several
islands and the Boole Poole Peninsula.
Things to Do at Lakes Entrance
Camping at Lakes Entrance
Designated camping sites are situated between Paradise
Beach and The Honeysuckles along Shoreline Drive at
Golden Beach.
Boat based bush camping sites are available at Bunga
Arm east of Steamer Landing.
A few bush camping sites are also situated west of Loch
Sport. Basic facilities are provided at some of these
sites.Be self-sufficient with drinking water. Carry
it in and/or know how to make untreated water safe for
drinking. For more information contact Parks Victoria
on 13 1963 or visit the Department of Human Services
website www.dhs.vic.gov.au.
Picnicking at Lakes Entrance
There are many picnic areas in natural surroundings
throughout the park.
Swimming at Lakes Entrance
There are swimming sites along the sheltered lake shores.
Take great care when swimming along the Ninety Mile Beach.
It is recommended that swimming be contained within flagged
areas patrolled by surf life saving clubs.
Fishing at Lakes Entrance
Surf fishing along the Ninety Mile Beach or lake fishing
from a boat, bank or jetty is popular throughout the
park. Bream, Flathead, Skip Jack, Luderick and Mullet
are the main fish caught.
Please note that a recreational fishing licence is required
for all coastal and inland waters.
Boating at Lakes Entrance
The Lakes provide excellent opportunities for boating
and water skiing in designated areas.
Boat ramps are situated at Seacombe, Wattle Point, Paynesville,
Metung, Nungurner, Loch Sport and Lakes Entrance.
Jetties for access to the park are provided at Barrier
Landing, Drews Jetty, Ocean Grange, Silver Shot Landing
and Steamer Landing.
Boat operators are encouraged to use the sewage pump out
or hopper facilities situated around the lakes for the
disposal of sewage.
Horse Riding at Lakes Entrance
Horse riding is permitted along formed tracks within
the park, west of Loch Sport.
Horse riding is not permitted on the Ninety Mile Beach.
Walking at Lakes Entrance
Management tracks, which are normally closed to private
vehicles, provide ready access for walkers to explore
some of the more secluded areas of the park.
The Ninety Mile Beach is also excellent for walking.
Hunting at Lakes Entrance
Licensed hunting and firearms are permitted in designated
areas of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. Wild duck,
Stubble Quail and Hog Deer may be hunted in season only.
All hunting must be done in accordance with the regulations
as set out under the Wildlife, National Parks and Firearms
Acts. Hunting is not permitted on private property without
permission.
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