Lakes and Wilderness

Travel Guide

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

Visitors to Lucknow appreciate its restaurants. A visit to East Gippsland Rail Trail and St Mary's Catholic Church might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Lucknow
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East Bairnsdale

Travelers 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

Travelers 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

Though Eastwood might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery.

Eastwood
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Ellaswood

Though Ellaswood might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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 P8,557 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P8,557
P9,413 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (997 reviews)
"Nice room with easy parking underneath. Bit of noise from adjoining apartment and missed that dryer was outside not in apartment. Signageceoukd have helped."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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 P3,635 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P3,635
P4,412 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 Jul 27, 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 P5,134 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P5,134
P5,648 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (559 reviews)
"The motel fronts onto the Princes Highway. Our room was at the rear of the property so we were well away from any possible road noise. Our rooms was quiet, clean and comfortable. It was conveniently located. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments
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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! (381 reviews)
Lovely country cabin
"What a fab little place. I am assuming that the owner booked us in and he was lovely. The cabin was very cute, plenty of space, comfortable beds. It was very cold in there because we visited in the winter however we paid a small fee for some firewood and got the log burner going. Was great value ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Kalimna Woods Cottages
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! (317 reviews)
"Older style self-contained units, but very clean and tidy and have everything you need for your sta - and always at a great price. Fantastic location just off Myer St and a short walk to everything. Paul the host is always welcoming and communicates well. This was my fifth stay at Anchorage and already ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Anchorage Holiday Units
Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

4 out of 5
19 Mitchell Street, Paynesville, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Paynesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Paynesville Maritime Museum and Koala Trail are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
Canal Stay
"Beautiful peaceful and restful overlooking the canals of Paynesville. Very spacious apartments with everything you could need. Only a short walk to the ferry and town. Very warm and cosy in May."

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 featuring boating, a bay or harbor and waves

Main Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Main Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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

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 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
Mallacoota

Mallacoota

Paynesville

Paynesville

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