A series of coastal lagoons and the meeting place of seven major rivers, ideal for boating, fishing, lake swimming or canoeing.
Stretching between Seaspray and Lakes Entrance along the Ninety Mile Beach, the park takes in islands and wetlands, Barrier Landing, Bunga Arm and the Boole Poole Peninsula. The journeys of seven major rivers end here, making it a spectacular place to explore by kayak or canoe. The meeting place of river and lake also provides exceptional fishing opportunities.
You can reach the park from Seaspray and Golden Beach by wheels, or if you’ve got a boat you can access the more remote eastern reaches.
Highlights of Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
- Kayak or canoe up one of the many rivers and explore tranquil pools and lush gullies along river banks.
- Cast your line from the shores of Ninety Mile Beach and dine on a seafood feast of bream, flathead, luderick and mullet.
- Discover picnic-perfect Nyerimilang Heritage Park, where many walking trails transverse the dreamy parkland surrounds and the clifftop homestead.
- Launch your tinnie and head for Bunga Arm, the section of the lake separated by Lake Victoria and the ocean which can only be accessed by boat and picnic at Ocean Grange, or Steamer Landing.
- Explore the western edge of the park near Loch Sport by horseback.
Fishing & Boating
Armed with your recreational fishing licence, the world is your oyster (or perhaps flathead). There is exceptional surf fishing along Ninety Mile Beach, hang a line from your boat or jetty, or from the tranquil river banks up stream.
Boat ramps are situated at Seacombe, Wattle Point, Paynesville, Metung, Nungurner, Loch Sport and Lakes Entrance, and jetty locations include Barrier Landing, Drews Jetty, Ocean Grange, Silver Shot Landing and Steamer Landing.
Tours & Cruises
METUNG
Boats and kayaks are available for hire from Riviera Nautic, or take a tour with Lakes Entrance Offshore Charters who will collect you from a private jetty and take you to the best fishing spots in Lakes Entrance.
LAKES ENTRANCE
There’s no shortage of ways to explore those glistening lakes. First time or experienced anglers can take skippered boat charters with Lakes Entrance Offshore Charters or Farout Fishing Charters. Take an eco-cruise with Lonsdale Eco Cruises or Sea Safari on Lakes Explorer, both providing expert commentary. Lakes Explorer also runs a water-taxi service providing access to remote locations.
Venture Out offers a Heli SUP Tour including a scenic helicopter flight over the lakes to Ninety Mile Beach where a guided Stand Up Paddle (SUP) tour begins.
Peels Cruises offer general sightseeing cruises and run the popular Wyanga Park Winery Cruise. Or hire kayaks from Gippsland Lakes Kayak Hire or Venture Out (who also have stand up paddle boards) to explore the lakes at your leisure.
Camping & Accommodation
The only way to stay in the park is by camping. There are campsites along Ninety Mile Beach at Paradise Beach, The Honeysuckles and Golden Beach. Venture to campsites that have boat-only access, including Bunga Arm, Red Bluff and Spoon Bay.
The surrounding towns offer an enviable selection of cabins, B&Bs, lodges and hotels.
Explore The Surrounds
Loch Sport
Albeit a sleepy town, Loch Sport is Ninety Mile Beach HQ, set on a thin wedge of land separating Lake Victoria and the Bass Strait.
Lakes Entrance
Stunning beaches, vibrant water sports, world-class fishing and family fun have made Lakes Entrance a top holiday destination.
Seaspray
The sleepy town of Seaspray is a favourite for beaching, fishing, boating types with access to Ninety Mile Beach and shimmering waters of Lake Reeve.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Enjoy picnic-perfect Nyerimilang Heritage Park’s beautiful parkland surrounds and scenic walks.
Ninety Mile Beach
Visit the wondrous uninterrupted stretch of untouched beach. There is golden sand as far as the eye can see, perfect for swimming, surfing and fishing. Perhaps…
Paynesville
A waterfront favourite, the town boasts unrivalled access to the water-playground enhanced by its system of canals.
Gippsland Lakes
Gippsland’s iconic waterfront is famed for dreamy sunsets, stunning scenery and unforgettable boating and fishing adventures.
Central Gippsland Beaches
Grab the tent, rod and tackle box! Mother Nature’s pantry offers you the freshest seafood at the bottom of Ninety Mile Beach.
Metung
Fishing-primed and sailing-perfect, the waterfront village is pretty as a picture at the edge of the Gippsland Lakes.
Accessibility
The path to the viewing platform at Golden Beach is wheelchair accessible. Picnic and camping areas have moderate to good accessibility.
There is wheelchair access at Nyermilang Heritage Park, Paradise Beach, Golden Beach, Point Wilson, Loch Sport and Loch Sport Causeway.