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Lakes-Explorer at Lakes Entrance

Locality: Lakes Entrance, Victoria

Phone: +61 458 511 438

Address: 287 Esplanade 3909 Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.lakes-explorer.com.au

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25.01.2022 Working at Lake Tyers today..... Great to moor boat outside the Waterwheel Beach Tavern for a quick lunch and drink (soft-drink!)...

24.01.2022 As a Licensed Tour Operator (#1859), it is great to see support for LTOs in East Gippsland....

23.01.2022 Thanks to Marine Mammal Foundation for the great up-date yesterday on the research projects involving dolphins in the Gippsland Lakes. Love Our Lakes Love East Gippsland

22.01.2022 Out assisting with weekly BirdLife Australia Shore-bird survey today... Location: Site 14 Swan: 2 Pelican: 1 Crested Tern: 973

22.01.2022 Renewed Eco-Guide Certification for 2020-2021. Also new badges for new shirts....

22.01.2022 EXPLORE THE WATERWAYS 3: North Arm. 5km return. Kayak or small power boat. Start: End of Tara Drive. Small gravel roadway (100m) to beach facing west. Beach can be muddy at low tide. Power boats travel from Lakes Entrance. Head north following the channel markers. Green Pylon on right: Red Pylon on Left. After 200m, Wyanga Winery Jetty on right (east). Jetty available to patrons visiting Winery (300m uphill walk). Continue past last pylon then around a few bends for 1.5km to... Comer Landing. Located on the west bank near some pine pylons, there is an information sign about the former Tea-rooms (cafe). Continue paddling another 200m around a bend to old historic wharf area. Note: Too shallow for power boats thus walk from Comer Landing along water edge to former wharf. The waterway is then blocked by several trees (snags). There is an information sign at former wharf area. Return: Retrace back to Tara Landing. Note: on return, Red Pylon on right, Green Pylon on left. Photo: Google Earth. #exploreeastgippsland See more

22.01.2022 We run 1 hour Ocean Entrance Sea-Safari boat tours when the weather and tides are suitable. To minimise the spread of Covid, we only carry one family/household (max. 3) on each tour. www.lakes-explorer.com.au Latest review on Google.....

22.01.2022 Great to see the new directional signage around the Flagstaff area, Ocean Entrance. Water-taxi service is available between Lakes Entrance Post Office Jetty and Flagstaff Jetty. $10p/P (cash) each way. Min. 2P: Max. 3P. Text booking essential.

22.01.2022 WALK 13. Chinamans Creek to Shaving Point. Metung. (6km return). Start: Carpark at corner of Metung Road and Rosherville Road. Near the water-edge is a boardwalk heading south. Pass Riviera Nautic Boat Hire then continue on boardwalk to Metung Yacht Club carpark. Through carpark (south) to boardwalk passing Legend Rock to join footpath on Metung Road (2km). Follow footpath through Metung shops to last shop then cross road (west) towards Lake King. Follow pathway on west sid...e of road to the boardwalk south to Shaving Point Picnic Area and boat ramp (1km). Return: Option 1. Retrace Steps. Option 2. Retrace steps back to shops. Head west to Lake King Jetty. Follow Stirling Road north for 2.5km to Metung Road. Turn right (south-east) into Metung road and follow to Rosherville Road Carpark. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

21.01.2022 Lots of Cygnets.... We assist with bird surveys on the Gippsland Lakes each week, at a variety of locations. This week, on a bird survey around Rigby Island we counted 85 Cygnets; at Ocean Grange it was 195 Cygnets. At both locations we also spotted White-bellied Sea-Eagles and Whistling Kites! Photo: Sue G.

21.01.2022 WALK 3. Nyerimilang Park. (5km). Start: Nyerimilang Homestead Carpark. There are many You Are Here maps. From carpark, head towards Homestead and follow pathway leading to the farm dam. Follow Whitling Kite Track to junction with Homestead Track (1km). Turn left (east) to follow walkway alongside Maringa Creek (1km).... At intersection near Bird-Hide, option to walk to shoreline and return to intersection (600m). Continue up the hill and follow Cliff Top Track (1.8km) to old farm buildings. After viewing old buildings and machinery, continue (300m) to lookout platform over Gippsland Lakes. From lookout, walk through gardens back to carpark. Option to walk down to Nyerimilang Jetty (200m and 95 steps each way). Photo: Google #lakesentrancewalks See more

20.01.2022 Our one hour Ocean Entrance Sea-Safaris have recommenced. Only cater for up to 2 adults (& 1 child under 16 or 2 children under 10yo) or 1 adult & 2 children under 16yo. Usually depart early morning or late afternoon. $50 per tour/trip ($25 p/adult). Water-Taxi service also available to various locations. Booking essential via 0458511438.

20.01.2022 Good to meet the local Water-Police today who were auditing working tour boats (Lakes-Explorer and Peels: Sea-bird) to ensure they are Covid-19 safe. All good! There has been confusion in the commercial tour boat industry about the carrying capacity to be Covid-19 safe..... There is now a formula to calculate vessel carrying capacity. On a tour boat, it is also very important that each passenger group (single traveller, couple or family) are 1.5m apart and 1.5m from the Skip...per/Deckhand when driving and mooring. Lakes-Explorer only carry one family/couple on each trip and undertake sanitising clean between trips. Love East Gippsland Boating on the Gippsland Lakes Destination Gippsland - A page for tourism businesses Photo: Internet. See more

19.01.2022 WATER-TAXI options..... One-way trips. Maximum 3 adults or 2 adults & 2 children under 10yo. All known to each other: part of one family or household. Photo ID required: no passengers from Melbourne region. Subject to suitable weather. Details: www.lakes-explorer.com.au ... #visitgippsland #visiteastgippsland See more

18.01.2022 Lakes Entrance Harbour Lights on a windy night..... Last Fraser Island water-taxi trip for Friday; then back to marina berth. Weather forecast for windy weekend thus no planned educative tours. Water-taxi may be available.

18.01.2022 WALK 15 (Revised). Tambo Bluff Circuit. 4km. Start: Information sign in Swan Drive (south side), 100m west of Broadlands Road roundabout. Check information sign for Wallaby Creek Walking Track. Head south and cross over Gannet Grove to Plover Grove. Continue south following pathway crossing over Falcon Grove, Curlew Grove and Brolga Grove to Pelican Court. On the bend of Pelican Court is a pathway heading south into the gully.... At junction (50m) with another walking track, turn right (west) for a short distance (70m) to another path junction. At junction veer left on pathway (formerly known as Jacaranda Drive). Follow pathway 1km (south west) along east side of lagoon to junction near beach. Turn right and walk onto Lake shore-line. Track to the left (east) heads towards Metung. Follow shore-line west and around the corner 200m (north) to small narrow track on right (inland) that goes up the escarpment to Stephanie Street. If continue along beach, it will take you to Tambo Bay settlement. At the top of narrow track, follow pathway north-east along ridge then descend into valley to walking track junction. Check signage. At junction, turn left and follow valley north. After 700m, turn left and up slope to join Plover Grove. Turn left to pathway that crosses over Gannet Grove to Swan Drive. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

17.01.2022 Today.... the wildlife included Camels! A Cameleer is currently walking around Australia; this week 5 camels are walking along the 90 Mile Beach. Also spotted Seals, Dolphins and Kangaroos (Fraser Island).....

17.01.2022 Good to see an upgrade to Reeves Landing (Bullock Island Public Jetty) is underway.

17.01.2022 Recently BirdLife Australia banded more Pelicans in East Gippsland. Now a total of 48 Pelicans have a unique number designed to help understand where and why they move around; and who they prefer to hangout with... Please keep a lookout for Pelicans with a red band (anklet). If a banded Pelican is seen, please record number, time, date and location (use binoculars or zoom camera; do not get too close!). Pelicans banded in West Gippsland have a green band. Details to FB Love... our Pelicans or [email protected] #loveeastgippsland #lovegippsland See more

17.01.2022 WALK 4: Ocean Entrance (6km) return. Start: Carpark near Ocean Footbridge. Cross the footbridge then follow track to right (west) to information board. Follow the sandy track for 1.8km to track intersection. Turn right (north) to follow track to Cottages. Continue west along shoreline of Cunningham Arm past 10 heritage cottages. These are private property however there is a sign in front of each with house details. At Flagstaff Jetty, either ... A. Continue to Lady Harriets Barge, then sandy track to Rockwall board walk or B. Walk to Heritage Information Board and up the ramp to Flagstaff lookout, then continue to Ocean Entrance rockwall boardwalk. Areas of the rockwall are closed for reconstruction. Fur Seals are often seen on the rocks on the west-side of Ocean Entrance. Return: 3 options: A. Retrace walking track. B. Return by walking 2.5km east along Ocean Beach to Surf Club and Footbridge. C. Return by walking east along waters edge to Cunningham Arm. Can only be done at low tide. Photos: Google Earth & EGSC. #lakesentrancewalks See more

17.01.2022 WALK 19. Nowa Nowa Wetlands and Rail Trail Circuit. 8km. Start: Nowa Nowa General Store. Head west along Highway footpath, cross highway (south) towards Mingling Waters Cafe. Follow gravel road on east side of Cafe, south 200m to boatramp and west past floating jetty to footbridge over small creek. Check out information sign. NOTE: Up to 200m is covered with water due to high water level. At sign, follow foot-track over bridge west for 1.5km to a fence line track heading sou...th-west from track junction. Follow fire-break track into forest as it wanders for 1.5km to Highway. Carefully cross Highway and firebreak, continue walking track 400m to Old Nowa Nowa Road. Cross gravel road and continue north 600m to track junction. Turn left (west) and walk 300m to Rail Trail. Follow Rail Trail east for 3.5km towards the Bruthen Road, Nowa Nowa. The Rail Trail does not connect to Bruthen Road thus turn right (just before Bruthen Road) and follow (south) narrow pathway 100m past houses to open grass area. Continue 200m down grass slope to Nowa Nowa Store. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

16.01.2022 8am.... always a good time to visit the Ocean Entrance..... Seals and Dolphins feeding this morning before the many boats pass through the Entrance.

16.01.2022 Working on Lake Tyers this afternoon..... Providing boat support for a kayaking event who were travelling to the FLOAT Art Studio. Venture Out. Love East Gippsland

16.01.2022 WATER-TAXI Activity: No. 1. Barrier Landing to Drews Jetty Walk. 3km beach walk. Water-Taxi from Lakes Entrance to Barrier Landing Jetty via a view of Ocean Entrance and Seal colony. At Barrier Landing, follow sandy track south to Ocean Beach. Head east (3km) along the remote section of 90 Mile Beach. Pass the out-fall pipe from Dredge. At West Entrance rockwall, head up the sand-dune and north along track (200m) near rock wall and view various heritage items used in 1890 t...o construct the Entrance. Continue along pathway to Drews Jetty on Hopetoun Channel. Contact Water-Taxi to make a return time for trip to Lakes Entrance. Total cost for both boat trips: $70 for 2 adults. Subject to suitable weather. Photo: Google Earth. See more

16.01.2022 Licensed Tour Operator Permit renewed for 2020/2021. This State Government permit is required by Nature-Based Tourism businesses working in National Parks and other parks and waterways. The LTO Permit assures this business has suitable insurance ($20m), safety plans and minimal impact procedures.

16.01.2022 Great weather for boating..... Been busy with Water-Taxi service. Educative wildlife tours resume next week (best time is early or late in the day).

16.01.2022 WALK 1. Jemmys Point Circuit (4.5km). Start: Apex playground. Cross over North Arm Bridge then up steep track to Seaview Avenue (250m). Follow walkway west, past houses and into bushland to Jemmys Point Light Tower Picnic Area (1.5km). Follow pathway north-west to cross over Highway, then past new circular lookout, then onto Kalimna Hotel (1km).... 200m west of Hotel, is a narrow track to Kalimna Jetty. From Jetty, follow rock-wall track back to North Arm Bridge (1.5km). Return to Apex Playground. Photo: Google #lakesentrancewalks See more

15.01.2022 New stocks of our Wildlife Viewing brochure are available. Please contact us if you would like some free brochures. Note: Brochure is not available at Visitor Information Centre. This brochure suggests some places where local wildlife may be seen..... Need to consider time of day, month of year and weather when wildlife viewing.... Love East Gippsland

14.01.2022 WALK 17. Lake Tyers Tavern to Glasshouse Historic Area (7km return). Start: Lake Tyers Tavern Car Park. Follow pathway south to Ocean Beach (due to high water this month, follow roadway near toilet block to Ocean Beach). Follow ocean beach for 2.5km east and turn left (north) onto track to carpark. This track is only marked by 1 pole or lots of footprints in sand. Follow track over sand dune to carpark (250m).... From carpark follow roadway north for 400m to junction with Lake Tyers House Road. Turn left (west) and follow roadway for 500m to grassed area. There are remnants of old Glass making factory near the lake-side beach. Return: Option 1. Retrace steps. Option 2. Only if water level in the lake is low. Retrace roadway, back to beach carpark. At carpark, pass the gate on western side and follow narrow foot track for 2km, to mouth of Lake Tyers. Follow beach then back to Tavern carpark. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

14.01.2022 WALK 18. Trestle Bridge to Cossticks Weir (5km return). Start: Stony Creek Trestle Bridge Carpark, Old Nowa Nowa Road (Old Colquhoun Road). At information board, head up the steps (west) to rail alignment. The rail bridge is closed. Follow Rail Trail for 1km west to junction with Rail Crossing Road. At junction, turn left (south) into Old Colquhoun Road and follow roadway (west) for 1.5km. ... At 1.5km, small sign on right at start of short roadway (40m) into carpark. The stone weir on Mundic Creek was built to provide water for trains. A set of steps leads (25m) to a picnic area. Return: Option 1. Return by following Old Colqhuon Road back to Trestle Bridge Carpark. Option 2. Carefully cross over weir walk (north) and climb escarpment (100m) to Rail Trail. Note: there is no formal track thus take care! Follow Rail Trail east (2.5km) to Trestle Bridge. Photo: Google Earth. #lakesentrancewalks See more

13.01.2022 WALK 20: Lake Bunga to Red Bluff. (5km return). Start: Lake Bunga Carpark. At south end of carpark, follow pathway south (100m) along the edge of Lake Bunga to ocean beach. Turn left (east) to beach walk along the 90 Mile Beach for 2.5km to Red Bluff rock cliff. This cliff is the eastern end of the 90 Mile Beach. Access east around the base of the cliff towards Lake Tyers is only possible at low tide or calm seas. Return: Retrace walk.... Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

13.01.2022 Returned today from 3 days at Bemm River and Sydenham Inlet. Providing water transport to remote locations for coastal weed removal contractors and undertake bird surveys for Birdlife East Gippsland...

12.01.2022 WALK 11. Burnt Bridge to Cherry Tree Picnic Area (2km return). Start: Burnt Bridge Picnic Area. Head north on foot track along the western side of waterway. NOTE: Lake level is high this month thus some parts of track under shallow water. Area is known for spotting Azure Kingfishers.... Cherry Tree Picnic area is 1km. Return: Option 1. Retrace steps. Option 2. Walk west along Cherry Tree Road, then left into Burnt Bridge Road then back to Picnic Area (3km). Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

12.01.2022 Today a pod of dolphins swam past us while stopped near the ocean entrance. It was interesting to see the various shapes of the dorsal fins. One dolphin had major marks cut into the dorsal fin. Photo: i phone.

12.01.2022 Working along the Nicholson River and around Jones Bay today.....

12.01.2022 A grey afternoon..... Heading out on the 3pm tour. Photo: Marie Deimezis

12.01.2022 EXPLORE THE WATERWAY 2: Lake Tyers Beach to Nowa Nowa. 27km each way. Power Boat (or part Kayak) Start: Main boat Ramp, end of Lakeside Drive, Lake Tyers. After launching boat or kayak, head north between the channel markers. At northern most bouy, turn right (east) and head 3km towards large trees on southern side of lake. This is the Glasshouse Historic Area. Shallow beach, no jetty. On the northern side of lake is Lake Tyers Settlement (Private Property). ... From Glasshouse beach, head north then around several headlands (5km) to cleared farming area on the right (east). This is St. Agnes Arm. Continue northerly 2km to pass Trident Arm on right side (east). This is the start of the 5knot (10kph) Zone. Continue north for 2km to pass (safer on west side) the Island and continue for 10km to the Devils Hole. Several picnic areas on east side. Private property on west side. The Devils Hole is a sharp left hand bend below a remote (private) house. The water is 17m deep! Continue another 5km to Nowa Nowa. Azure Kingfishers are often seen in this area. Nowa Nowa has a floating jetty and boat ramp. Toilets are near the General Store (750m) on main Highway. Mingling Waters Cafe offer takeaway food. Return: Retrace journey back to Lake Tyers Boat Ramp. Photo: Google Earth. #exploreeastgippsland See more

11.01.2022 Thanks to friends, passengers and business colleagues for your support in 2020..... Wednesday 23: Closed Thursday 24: Closed Friday 25: Closed Saturday 26 Dec 2020 - Monday 11 January 2021: Water-Taxi service only (no planned boat tours). ... Photo: Internet. See more

11.01.2022 Assisting BirdLife Australia and Parks Victoria today. They are improving the habitat at a remote shorebird nesting area....

11.01.2022 Walking tracks..... Over the next month, we plan to outline a walk each day in the Lakes Entrance and surrounding areas (Metung - Nowa Nowa). We will give basic information on a walk with a length between 1-3 hours. Some walks will be well known, some may be difficult or obscure.... currently know of about 20 walks in this area. We will start tomorrow.... Photo: Google.

11.01.2022 The next 3 weeks..... At this stage, there are only a few opportunities in the next 2 weeks for 1 hour Ocean Entrance (Sea-Safari) boat tours due to existing bookings, water-taxi services and assisting research projects. Our vessel will be off the water between 6-13 December. Hope to offer more 1 hour tours after 14 December (subject to suitable weather)..... To minimise Covid on our commercial vessel:

11.01.2022 WALK 12. Footbridge to Eastern Beach circuit (5km). Start. Carpark near Ocean Footbridge. Follow concrete footpath near Rotunda east for 1.5km, along the side of Cunningham Arm to where it joins the Highway. Follow Highway footpath (200m) over Short Street and Jetty Road to Middle Street (Petrol Station on corner). Turn right into Middle Street and continue to grass area (150m). ... Narrow pathway heads east and then passes the Tourist Park (400m) to Eastern Beach Road. Turn right into Eastern Beach Road and cross over bridge to Picnic Area. At Picnic Area, follow roadway west to Carpark 2. At south end of carpark is a sandy track to ocean beach. Follow ocean beach west for 1.8km to Surf Club Lookout. Head north over sand-dune, past Surf Clubhouse to ocean footbridge. Return over bridge to carpark. Photo: Google Earth. #lakesentrancewalks See more

11.01.2022 Called in to check it out....

10.01.2022 Most tours are booked out until mid December. Water-Taxi may be available. Maximum 2 adults and 2 young children. Other business activity options may be available via Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre: Brochure below available. Love East Gippsland

10.01.2022 The eastern end of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park is only accessible by boat/kayak. Licensed Tour Operators, Hire & Drive boats, Tour Boats, Charter Boats and Water-Taxis are available.....

10.01.2022 WALK 6: Nungurner Jetty to Bell Point. (3.5km return). Start: Nungurner Jetty Carpark. A narrow track leaves the western end of carpark. This track is maintained by a local community group. Follow the track alongside the rock sea-wall for 200m. Continue along the sandy beach for 50m then rejoin narrow undulating track for 250m where it opens out onto a mown grassed area. This area is a coastal reserve managed by abutting residents. ... Keep following grassed area past several private jetties to join another sandy beach (400m). Follow the beach westerly to Bell Point (500m). At Bell Point, there is a view of Bancroft Bay. The Bell Point Navigation Marker is 30m off-shore. Over the years, there has many attempts to stop shore-line erosion using groynes made of old car tyres. Return: Retrace track. Photo: Google Earth. #lakesentrancewalks See more

09.01.2022 A good day to enjoy the sunshine..... Ocean Entrance Fur Seal.

09.01.2022 Assisting a film crew promoting the Gippsland Lakes.... Helicopter, SUP boards and dolphins at sunset! Venture Out Lakes Entrance Helicopters

09.01.2022 Out exploring Lake Tyers today for exercise and checking walks.... A few walks have some sections closed due to high water level of Lake Tyers.

09.01.2022 WALK 9. Main Boat Ramp to Bullock Island Circuit (4km). Start: Main Boat Ramp near Aldi Store. Head west to follow North Arm Shore line past Playground and under Road Bridge to Skate Ramp/Boat Ramp(800m). South through carpark and turn right to cross-over Bullock Island Bridge. Turn right (north) after 40m to walk across a sand patch to Boat Fuel Jetty. Follow water edge west to Reeve (Main) Channel. Continue south along rock wall past Reeves Jetty (under reconstruction) to ...carpark facing Ocean Entrance. Head east to security fence and follow narrow pathway north to Bullock Island Road. Pass SEAMEC building. Option to detour (right) to viewing platform located behind the LEFCOL fish sales building. Pass Gippsland Ports depot. Follow roadway over bridge to roundabout with Highway. Turn right (south) and follow footpath. If low tide: walk to waters edge and follow waterline around Club Spit back to footpath (750m) and Laura Street. If high tide: continue east to Laura Street (250m). Turn left (north) along Laura Street back to Main Boat Ramp (Start). Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

09.01.2022 Sunny and a bit windy today... Waiting for 3pm pickup....

08.01.2022 Resumed our 1 hour Ocean Entrance tours today..... The seals are always great to see. To minimise the spread of Covid, we only carry 2 adults (& 2 young children) per tour: 1 family/household. $40 per trip. Bookings essential.

08.01.2022 20 LOCAL WALKING TRACKS: Over the last month we have documented 20 local walks around Lakes Entrance (Metung to Nowa Nowa). Details on previous FB posts. WALKS: 1. Jemmys Point Circuit (4.5km).... 2. Red Bluff to Lake Tyers (6km). 3. Nyerimilang Walk (5km). 4. Ocean Entrance Walk (6km). 5. Nowa Nowa Boggy Creek (6km). 6. Nungurner to Bell Point (3.5km). 7. Apex Park to Aquadome (4km). 8. Lake Bunga Walk (4km). 9. Bullock Island Circuit (4km). 10. Forestec to Log Crossing (7.5km). 11. Burnt Bridge to Cherry Tree (2km). 12. Eastern Beach (5km). 13. Shaving Point, Metung (6km). 14. Cliff Road to Red Bluff (4.5km). 15. Tambo Bluff, Metung (4km). 16. South Boundary Road (6km). 17. Glasshouse Historic Area (7km). 18. Trestle Bridge Rail Trail (5km). 19. Nowa Nowa Wetlands (8km). 20. Lake Bunga to Red Bluff (5km). See more

08.01.2022 Great to see Gippsland Ports has started to fix the damaged rock sea-wall on eastern side of Ocean Entrance. Rocks are barged across Cunningham Arm from Bullock Island, then transported by a specialist dump truck over the sand to 90 mile beach, then rocks are carefully placed into the rock-wall by an excavator.....

08.01.2022 WALK 14. Cliff Road-Red Bluff Circuit. (4.5km). Start: Cliff Road Fire Access Track Gate. 300m south from Lake Tyers Road. At vehicle gate on east side of Cliff Road, follow fire access track for 1km to Red Bluff Road. At Red Bluff Road, turn right (south) and walk 50m to vehicle gate on east side of road. At gate follow fire access track for 500m to boundary of Holiday Park. ... Near boundary fence turn right (south) to follow (500m) near Holiday Park to join up with Red Bluff to Lake Tyers Walking track: Walk No. 2. Follow walking track west to Red Bluff Car Park (500m). Follow roadway north 500m to vehicle gate on left side (west) of road. Follow fire access track back to Cliff Road. Photo: Google Earth. #lakesentrancewalks See more

07.01.2022 Boating update for private (recreational) boating. Lakes-Explorer is registered as both private (recreational) and commercial (ferry/water-taxi). Same registration number applies: UVI 446091.

07.01.2022 WALK 8. Golf Links Road to Lake Bunga (4km return). Start: East end of Golf Links Road near Water Treatment Plant WTP. Follow footpath east between Golf Course and WTP for 800m. At intersection where earthen pathway heads south, there are 2 options. 1. Continue east (do not take path to south). The footpath follows the WTP fenceline around several bends into Tea-tree Lane. Before the road barrier, there is a track north which leads to Gold Ring Road.... Continue along Tea-tree Lane, then right (south) onto Lake Bunga Road and follow to Lake Bunga Carpark (500m). 2. At Intersection, turn right (south) onto earthen pathway. Follow for 100m to another intersection. Straight ahead will take you to Lake Bunga Carpark (500m). Track to right (south) is a narrow footway which takes you to Lake Bunga Ocean Beach (800m) which is connected to Lake Bunga Carpark. Return: Retrace steps or try an alternative path back to WTF pathway. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

07.01.2022 We are having a pre-Christmas break... Back to usual on Tuesday 15 December.. Photo: our Simrad Chartplotter.

07.01.2022 March 2021 update: Tours & Water-Taxi. Educative tours are limited thus only run on 2-3 days a week, based on the best weather conditions. Booking essential via Text 0458511438. Water-taxi available most days if weather is suitable (not 17, 18, 19 & 23 March). Please book in advance. Photo: Pages out of our on-board guide books.

06.01.2022 WALK 7: Apex Park to Aquadome (4km one way). Start: Apex Park Playground carpark. Follow footpath east past Boat Ramp and numerous jetties to Football Ground (1km). Turn south into Rowe Street and then turn at Bowls Club north-east into Bulmer, then into North Arm Avenue. At northern end of North Arm Avenue, follow track to Carpenter Street (200m). ... Cross over Carpenter Street Road Bridge then left onto Boardwalk to Myers Street. Cross over Myer Street and head east past The Mens Shed and onto Whiter Street. Cross over Coates Road and short distance north up Whiter Street then east into Don Road (industrial area). At eastern end of Don Road, follow gravel track along the side of Eastern Creek to Palmers Road (1km). Continue 150m north to Aquadome Carpark. Return: 1. Retrace steps 2. Follow Roadnight Street west, back into Lakes Entrance shopping precinct. Photo: Google Earth. #lakesentrancewalks See more

06.01.2022 EXPLORE THE WATERWAY 5: Cunningham Arm - Eastern Beach circuit. 4km. Kayak only. Start: Sandy beach on Cunningham Arm near Sandbar Motor Inn, 637 The Esplanade. After launching, head east 1km following north side of Cunningham Arm waterway. Waterway becomes narrow with mangroves. Continue east another 1km to Eastern Beach Road Bridge. Do not try to paddle under bridge due to large submerged rocks and tidal flow! Picnic facilities nearby. Return: Head west past mangroves to ma...in part of lake. Continue along south side of Cunningham Arm 1.5km to Footbridge. Paddle north along and under (between pylons) to rock wall then turn right (east) and follow rock wall and beach back to original launching place. Photo: Google Earth. #explorerastgippsland See more

05.01.2022 WALK 2. Red Bluff to Lake Tyers Tavern (and return). 6km. Start: Red Bluff Car Park. Narrow track leaves carpark on eastern side. This 1km track was constructed by a local community group. The track continues past Salmon Road to arrive at Marlin Road. Follow Marlin Road east for 150m then narrow track to Beacon Reserve Viewing Platform.... From here, the track is not well defined thus follow in front of private houses, easterly for 800m to Lake Tyers Caravan Park. Follow along the Caravan Park coastal boundary and past a row of holiday cabins. Down a few steps, past a Toilet Block to Lake Tyers Tavern Carpark (Tavern is currently closed). RETURN: 3 options: A. Retrace walk. B. Walk to Ocean Beach and head west for 2km along beach to Red Bluff Carpark access track. C. Walk back along Lake Tyers Road pathway to Salmon Road and then west via bush tracks (marked RB) to Red Bluff Car Park. Photo: Google #lakesentrancewalks See more

05.01.2022 WALK 16. South Boundary Road walk. (6km return). Start: Small carpark on South Boundary Road, 500m east of Highway. Obvious farm gate on south side of road. Follow old vehicle track north from South Boundary Road. Track becomes narrow as often used by motorbikes. Follow for about 800m to where it will join South Boundary Road again. Cross road (south) to farming land fence-line. Follow fenceline from farm corner, south for 700m. Narrow track on east side of fence-line. Pas...s over a wire gate onto unused road reserve (farm on both sides). Follow into gully and up otherside (south) to join gravel roadway which joins Wattle Track. Wattle Track joins (400m) to Lake Tyers Beach Road. Return: Retrace steps. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

04.01.2022 Providing water-taxi service at Tamboon Inlet today... Tamboon Inlet is formed by the Cann River.

04.01.2022 WALK 10. Forestec to Log Crossing (7.5km return). Start: Forestec/GLAWAC Office carpark. At eastern end of main carpark, head north-east along Limestone Box Forest Trail for 2.5km. At intersection with Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail, cross over Discovery Trail (north) towards bridge and onto Log Crossing Picnic Area. Return: Option 1. Retrace walk.... Option 2. Walk south back over bridge to Discovery Trail. Turn right on Discovery Trail and follow (300m) to Uncles Road. Turn left into Uncles Road and follow for 3km to Forestec buildings. Follow roadway to south of buildings to main carpark. Photo: Google Earth #lakesentrancewalks See more

04.01.2022 WALK 5. Nowa Nowa: Boat Ramp to Boggy Creek Gorge. (6km return). Start: Nowa Nowa General Store. Head west along Highway footpath (200m) and cross Highway towards Mingling Waters Cafe (Coffee & Take-away) then south to follow gravel road (200m) to Boat Ramp and Picnic Area on Boggy Creek. Turn left (east) onto gravel roadway which follows the edge of Boggy Creek waterway. NOTE: sections of this roadway are underwater due to high lake level. There are numerous Art installation...s (Sculptures). At a gateway before the Highway, veer right (north) and walk under Highway Bridge then up to Rail Trail bridge (pedestrians & bikes only). Keep heading north (do not cross the Rail Trail Bridge). Continue along walking track to old Railway Bridge (closed) then another 1km to the Boggy Gorge Lookout. Return: From Boggy Gorge Lookout, return (south) to Rail Trail Bridge. Turn right (west) to follow pathway across Hall Road and through tunnel under Highway to General Store. Photo: Google Earth. #lakesentrancewalks See more

04.01.2022 It’s back for 2021......

04.01.2022 EXPLORE THE WATERWAY 1: Kayak only. Burnt Bridge to old Toorloo Road Bridge. (6km return). NOTE: 10.9.20. Water level 1.5m (very high). Start: Burnt Bridge Picnic Area. Paddle north to Cherry Tree Picnic Area (1km) then onto Princess Highway Bridge. Azure Kingfishers are often seen. Continue under bridge and view Snake painted on concrete pylon. Follow limestone cliffs on eastern side. This section can only be paddled at high water due to snags. ... Enter farm land abutting Casey Creek Road and continue to remnants (pylons) of Toorloo Road Bridge. (1km). Return: Back to Burnt Bridge Picnic Area. Photo: Google Earth #exploreeastgippsland See more

04.01.2022 Lakes-Explorer has ceased boat tours and general water-taxi services. We have continued with our weekly checks of waterway wildlife between Lakes Entrance to Metung. We keep accurate records (time, place, number etc) for research and Citizen Science projects. Todays summary: Pelicans: 70, Hooded Plovers: 10, Red-Capped Plovers: 12, Dolphins: 15 (10 & 5), Seals: 20. Love Our Lakes Love East Gippsland

04.01.2022 COVID 19 UPDATE: 22 Nov 2020. Wearing of face masks is optional on tours and water-taxi services, as we have no enclosed areas and only travel with one family or group known to each other (single booking). Passengers have a designated space to move around. We do ask all passengers to bring/carry a mask while on Lakes-Explorer. We will continue to carry a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child under 16yo (or 2 children under 10yo) per tour. Maximum 3 adults for water-taxi trips (one way trips). Please see our latest brochure for details.

03.01.2022 EXPLORE THE WATERWAY 4: Maringa Creek, Nyerimilang. 3km return. Kayak only. Start: Kalimna Jetty Picnic Area. Launch on sandy beach. There can be a strong water current depending on tide flow. Paddle west following the coastline for 500m. The entrance to Maringa Creek is at the eastern end of sandy beach. Follow waterway north. This salt marsh is well know for birdlife. ... On the left (west) is Nyerimilang Historic Park which has many walking tracks. Continue for 1km to Road Bridge. Return: Retrace paddle. Photo: Google Earth #exploreeastgippsland See more

03.01.2022 Wandered up North Arm today to pick up a family pie from Wyanga Park Winery for tonights dinner.... Then continued to Comer Landing and a short walk to Mississippi Creek Rock loading wharf.

03.01.2022 As part of our Ocean Entrance Sea-Safari, we use our on-board sonar (Simrad color) to observe the water depth. The depth in the ocean entrance channel (between rock walls) is about 4m. These bathometric charts from Gippsland Ports were completed last month. Basically: Blue 6+m, Green 5m, Yellow 4m, Orange 3m, Red 2m.

02.01.2022 Quick check of the Fur Seals today... 31 furry or fluffy rocks.

02.01.2022 Busy day for water-taxi. On our way back from Barrier Landing.....

01.01.2022 No red sunset tonight...... Last trip back from Barrier Landing..