Gippsland & the Lakes
Victoria’s green south-east — the Gippsland Lakes and endless Ninety Mile Beach, the granite wilderness of Wilsons Prom, and the Buchan Caves, uncrowded and wild.
Gippsland & the Lakes
Victoria’s south-east unfolds into Gippsland — a big, green country of dairy farms, forests and a spectacular coast. At its heart lie the Gippsland Lakes, the largest inland waterway system in Australia, edged by the endless sands of the Ninety Mile Beach. Add the granite wilderness of Wilsons Promontory, the limestone Buchan Caves and the remote far-east coast, and it’s one of the state’s great uncrowded escapes. Lakes Entrance is about 3.5 hours from Melbourne.
What to Do
Gippsland Lakes
Boat, fish and kayak Australia’s largest inland waterway, based at Lakes Entrance or Metung.
Ninety Mile Beach
One of the world’s longest uninterrupted beaches, backing the lakes with dunes and surf.
Wilsons Promontory
The mainland’s southern tip — wilderness, wildlife and Squeaky Beach.
Buchan Caves
Guided tours of the beautiful limestone caves in the East Gippsland hills.
Tips
- Lakes Entrance is ~3.5 hrs from Melbourne; Wilsons Prom ~3 hrs
- Give Gippsland a few days — it’s big and rewards a slow pace
- Base at Lakes Entrance or Metung for the lakes and Ninety Mile Beach
- Pair with Wilsons Promontory for wilderness and wildlife
- Read the Gippsland & Lakes Entrance guide to plan
Gippsland & the Lakes — FAQ
What is Gippsland known for?
The Gippsland Lakes — Australia’s largest inland waterway system — the endless Ninety Mile Beach, the wilderness of Wilsons Promontory, the Buchan Caves and wild far-east coast. See our Gippsland & Lakes Entrance guide.
How far is Gippsland from Melbourne?
It stretches across Victoria’s south-east and east. Lakes Entrance, the main lakes hub, is roughly 3.5 hours from Melbourne; Wilsons Promontory is around 3 hours south-east.
What is there to do at the Gippsland Lakes?
Boating, fishing and kayaking the lakes, walking the Ninety Mile Beach, and basing at Lakes Entrance or Metung. Look for dolphins and abundant birdlife on the water.
What is Wilsons Promontory?
The southernmost tip of mainland Australia — a wilderness national park of granite peaks, wildlife and beautiful beaches like Squeaky Beach. It has its own guide.
Is Gippsland good for a road trip?
Yes — it rewards a slower coastal-and-lakes drive, linking Wilsons Prom, the lakes and, for the adventurous, the remote Croajingolong coast in the far east.
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