Lakes Entrance Blog

National Parks

May 29 |11:04

Wildlife in National Parks near Lakes Entrance

There are many beautiful aspects about travelling around Australia and so much to see in terms of stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife. A particular highlight is the lakes and wilderness region in Victoria.

Eight National Parks

The lakes and wilderness region boasts an incredible eight magnificent national parks, which is more than any other region of Australia, and includes the stunning Gippsland Lakes, which are the biggest and arguably the most beautiful expanse of inland waterways to be found anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere.

Lakes Entrance is an amazing area to visit, but as with any holiday, travel insurance offers peace of mind.

Bird Life Viewing

One of the most rewarding aspects of travelling around this region is the extraordinary diversity of wildlife and nature that you get to witness and bird watching is understandably popular at a number of destinations in this area.

Nooramunga

The Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park is an intricate network of waterways and islands that is home to many different species. Corner Inlet and Nooramunga Marine and Coastal parks are internationally recognised as important waterbird habitats and the area supports huge numbers of migratory water birds and a very health population of seafloor animals and plants that are rarely seen elsewhere in Victoria.

Wilsons Promontory National Park

This is understandably considered to be one of Victoria’s best loved locations and sits at the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. You can take a bushwalk that lasts a few hours or a few days and visitors can set up camp in designated areas or stay in lodges or cabins that are dotted around the area.

The unusual birds that you may get sight of include Red Wattlebird, Crimson Rosella,Superb Fairywren and the memorable Laughing Kookaburra.

Tarra Bulga National Park

Featuring lush gullies, giant mountain ash trees and tree ferns, the Tarra Bulga National Park is just one of only four major areas of cool temperate rainforest in the state.

The rainforest is quite simply a haven for plants and wildlife and you can discover a variety of birds here including the Pilotbird, Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo, Eastern Whipbird and the delightful Currawong.

An evening visit is especially rewarding as the forest comes alive with possums, owls and bats who come out to feed and if you are lucky and very observant, you may even get to see a Lyrebird scratching the forest floor looking for a meal.

Ninety Mile Beach

The image conjured up by the very name is enough to inspire you to visit and the 90 mile stretch of pristine golden sand that separates the Gippsland Lakes from the Bass Strait will not disappoint.

Marine life in this area is heavily abundant and an amazing 860 different species were discovered living in just ten square metres of sand which gives you an insight into the natural wildlife that thrives in the area.

This is a beautiful contrast to some of the inland features of the area and a great way to spend a relaxing day listening to the crashing waves and enjoying some quality family time.

Wherever you decide to go from the choice of national parks on offer in this area, you are sure to be treated to some incredible natural sights.

New Years Eve

Dec 17 |10:46

NYE on the Foreshore in Lakes Entrance. Bring in 2013 with several loud bangs as Lakes Entrance puts on 2 SkyFests of Fireworks and entertainment on NYE 2012.

Entertainment and activities begin in the afternoon on New Years Eve, so make sure you beat the rush and arrive in Lakes early.

First Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm sharp. This show is not to be missed and is by no means a lesser event than the midnight SkyFest. Viewers in past years will attest to that.

At Midnight, the countdown will begin and another elaborate display of fireworks will entertain the crowds.

So bring your picnic, bring your blanket, chairs and children, to the biggest SkyFest event this side of Melbourne.

Buy a Duck

Oct 03 |15:19

Get yourself a Duck in the Lakes Entrance Duck Race, to be held on Melbourne Cup Eve, Monday, November 5, 2012.

Racing begins at 5:00 pm at the Cunninghame Quay, opposite the Central Hotel on the Esplanade. The Ducks will venture across the waters to the Post Office Jetty, home to Peels Cruises.

So, buy yourself a Duck for $2.00 each, from participating retailers, such as The Hub, in Myer Street, their website, or LJ Hooker on the Esplanade in Lakes Entrance, or Add to Cart below and pay your $2.00 via Credit Card or Paypal.

You will receive your Duck number via your email address, so please take care when entering your email address.

Dress up in your best Race Theme costume, be at the Race and Win a Prize.

September School Holidays

Sep 21 |15:03

School holidays are now upon us. Lakes Entrance is gearing up for some nice weather over the coming week, making it an ideal destination for a spot of fishing, lake cruising, walking or just putting your feet up and relaxing.

The Waterwheel Tavern, at Lake Tyers Beach, is now closed for renovations until October. With new managers moving in, the locals are anticipating a return to the family friendly pub that made the Waterwheel a popular destination for families.

Three new shops are being built on the Esplanade, in Lakes Entrance. The particular block of land has been vacant for many years, becoming an eyesore amongst an otherwise picturesque setting.

The Surfshack is the first shop, moving in before Christmas. The remaining two are still a mystery.

The Myer Street Action Group have completed the design of their new theme logo. I won't reveal the design here, until they have publicly announced it.

The traders from Myer Street, have been meeting regularly, and are keenly organising activities for the summer period. A food and wine festival has been planned for the Australia Day Long Weekend in January, so keep your eyes peeled for further developments.

A duck race is being organised by the Quay Traders group, to coincide with the Melbourne Cup race theme. I believe the race will be held between the Post Office Jetty and the new Cunningham Quay jetty.

Local band Mama Toto, is booked to play on the Esplanade Foreshore on Sunday evening, Melbourne Cup Weekend. They're a great local band, so make sure you don't miss them.

Activities committees in overdrive

Aug 31 |12:33

The Lakes Entrance business community is forging ahead with plans to liven up Lakes Entrance over the summer holiday period.

Currently there are three new community groups meeting regularly to create new events and activities around Lakes Entrance.

The LEBTA (Lakes Entrance Business and Tourism Association) has an active sub-committee responsible for getting Shire approval for the Carnival on the foreshore. As well, they are organising bands and music on the Foreshore over summer, starting on Melbourne Cup weekend. Hopefully they'll have a school band on the Saturday night, and Mamato are booked for the Sunday night.

Duck races on Sunday will coincide with the Melbourne Cup theme. Prizes will be awarded for the winning ducks. Ducks will be able to be sponsored from several outlets in Lakes, to be determined.

Over summer, the sub-committee has organised more music on most Friday and Saturday nights, on the foreshore. As well the local sporting clubs are providing activities, such as handball competitions, bare foot bowling, croquet, free tennis and beach volleyball.

Summer will never be the same.

The Myer Street Retail Traders have also begun getting together to plan not only events around Myer St, but also focussing on the street-scape and security issues in their precinct.

A food and wine festival is being organised in Myer St over the Australia Day Long Weekend. It promises to be a multi-cultural event, with local cheese and wine makers attending.

Another group of retailers, near the Western end of town, are also starting to get together in an attempt to raise the profile and activities of their end of the town.

All groups will come under the banner of the Lakes Entrance Business and Tourism Association, to ensure a united voice is heard by the relevant government departments.