Saturday - May 2, 2020 - Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge!== Paynesville to Lakes Entrance 27km === Metung to Lakes Entrance 13km =- Saturday 2nd May 2020 -Experience and paddle the open water conditions on the Gippsland... Lakes, on Australia's largest inland water way.View the spectacular man made entrance on the 90 Mile Beach that allows the lakes to run into Bass Strait.Start at Paynesville for the elite paddler or Metung for the recreational paddler to finish at the Iconic Lakes Entrance FootbridgeCraft Hire from Peak Adventure and Venture Out via our event booking system.Event supported by East Gippsland Shire Council and Love East Gippsland.Find more detailed registration information on their Facebook Event page here.More
March 14-15, 2020 - river paddle, trail run and MTB coursesA real challenge or a fun outing, we have distances to suit all abilities in some of the best, most scenic areas around East Gippsland. Join us for a trail ...run with difference, or a sweet river paddle, or awesome MTB courses, or be greedy and do all three.See more information on their Facebook page here.More
Saturday, April 4, 2020 - come celebrate the Gippsland LakesFestival of the Lakes is a celebration of the Gippsland Lakes environment and sustainability. Held at the rotunda near the Lakes Entrance footbridge, there will... be a chance to chat with community groups, visit market stalls, see and learn more about native animals, face painting, music, stand up paddle boarding as well as a speaker program to learn more about sustainable living as well as projects happening in and around the Gippsland Lakes.https://www.loveourlakes.net.au/community/festival-of-the-lakes/Why not make a weekend of it? Because on Sunday, Birdlife Australia is hosting the Gippsland Lakes Great Pelican Count. Get along on Saturday, 4 April and Sunday, 5 April to show your support for the Gippsland Lakes environment.Find more details on their Facebook page here.More
Sunday, March 8 - Seafood & Fishing Festival in Lakes EntranceGet excited, 'cause Hooked on Lakes Entrance is back for the fourth year running on Sunday 8 March 2020!This is THE event for seafood lovers and recreatio...nal fishers looking for food, fishing and family fun on the Labour Day long weekend.Come and support local Victorian commercial fishers and businesses in the Gippsland region, who need your help to recover from the devastating bushfire season. There's plenty of fresh seafood and produce to be had, so make sure you come with an #emptyesky to help support them.When: Sunday, 8 MarchWhere: Lakes Entrance Foreshore ReserveTime: 10am-4pmFor more information, visit their Facebook page here.More
Sunday, March 8 - Seafood & Fishing Festival in Lakes EntranceGet excited, 'cause Hooked on Lakes Entrance is back for the fourth year running on Sunday 8 March 2020!This is THE event for seafood lovers and recreatio...nal fishers looking for food, fishing and family fun on the Labour Day long weekend.Come and support local Victorian commercial fishers and businesses in the Gippsland region, who need your help to recover from the devastating bushfire season. There's plenty of fresh seafood and produce to be had, so make sure you come with an #emptyesky to help support them.When: Sunday, 8 MarchWhere: Lakes Entrance Foreshore ReserveTime: 10am-4pmFor more information, visit their Facebook page here.More
Bush Cafe featuring indigenous Gunaikurnai culture.Bush Café is a new venue recently opened in West Kalimna (just out of Lakes Entrance) that aims to promote and share the local Gunaikurnai culture.The food will feature l...ocal indigenous ingredients and flavours and the venue will also provide employment and education opportunities for Gunaikurnai people.Checkout their delicious range of gourmet indigenous bush foods prepared by local chefs.Easy to find ... it's on the Melbourne side of Lakes Entrance, on the Princes Hwy. Look out for the Forestech building and turnoff into Scriveners Road. Easy to find on Google Maps.Open Monday to Friday - 9:30am till 3:00pm.More
How to book a Helicopter flight around Lakes Entrance?Lakes Entrance Helicopters have started scenic flights around the Gippsland Lakes and will continue well into the summer months.It's easy to book a flight. The best w...ay to do it is to visit their website (see below) and book your scenic flight online. This ensures you don't miss out as this is their busy season during the holidays.They have a variety of flights to choose from, starting from as low as $80 per person. You can fly over Fraser Island and Flannagans Island, go along Ninety Mile Beach towards the Entrance to the Gippsland Lakes, then back to the airfield.These are stunning aerial flights giving you a magnificent birds eye view of Lakes Entrance and the surrounding area. With Lakes, Rivers and the ocean, along with islands and even the famous Silt Jettys near Bairnsdale.You can even purchase a gift-certificate online.Visit their website at www.lakesentrancehelicopters.com.au or telephone 03 9017 0120.More
Australian Camels Rides on Eastern Beach - Great for kids and adults
Lakes Entrance Beach Camel Rides
East Gippsland’s most unique attraction
Camel Rides offered during School Holidays, Christmas and Easter, as w...ell as long weekends between November and May.
Bookings are essential, so check availability, choose your dates and book securely online. Don't miss out!
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CAMEL RIDE DETAILS
Unforgettable 60 minute camel ride experience along the stunning 90 mile beach. The ocean waves on one side and sand dunes on the other.
RIDE TIMES:
Only 8 seats available per ride times.
Morning Camel Rides
10:30 am and 11:30 am.
Afternoon Camel Rides
1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm.
Rates
ADULT: $90
CHILD: (5-16) $70
CHILD 0 - 5 years (sitting with parent/adult): $30
No further discount available.
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OPERATION TIMES:
November/December (Weekends)
November 23rd – 24th
November 30th – December 1st
December 14th – 25th
Operating through Summer School Holidays 2019/2020:
December 21st 2019 – January 26th 2020
February 2020:
Weekends only
March Long Weekend:
March 7th-9th 2020
April 2020 Easter & ANZAC Weekend:
[Easter] April 10th – 14th
[ANZAC weekend] April 25th – 27th 2020
FAQs Camel Safari
DURATION?
60 minutes camel riding adventure
WHERE?
Camel Rides are along the stunning 90 Mile Beach. To get to us follow the Esplanade heading towards Orbost, about 2km from town centre you’ll see a United service station on the right, soon after you’ll see a blue sign saying Eastern Beach – take a right hand turn down Eastern Beach Rd, then park in the first car park near playground and taking the beach walking entrance down onto the beach where you will see us set up.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?
We don’t have a set age limit because it depends on the child’s capability (or adult). Generally we say from 2yo and up, but we have had younger children on board who have enjoyed their ride. Some children find the height quite intimidating so having an adult accompany them is a good idea. Children from 2-4 years must be accompanied by an adult.
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Gippsland Food, Beer and Wine Festival is on April 6, 2019.After a successful inaugural year the program offerings will be expanded into new spaces creating the ultimate culinary journey celebrating unique food, wine, an...d craft beer from around Victoria. The event will bring together chefs, producers, brewers and educators who make up some of the best of Victoria's culinary landscape.Be sure to catch up with our Celebrity Chef, Gabriel Gate.Attendees will enjoy a fantastic day out, sampling food, wines, beers and being educated on current matters relating to producing. Featuring educational beer masterclasses with brewers and loads of engaging exhibitors, it's the perfect day out for passionate foodies, wine and beer connoisseurs with stacks of free activities for the kids.FESTIVAL TIMES:Festival opens on Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 am till 5:00 pm.TRANSPORT:Return trip buses are available from regional towns, Lakes Entrance, Swan Reach and Nicholson. See the link below to purchase your tickets as spaces are limited.TICKETS:You can now purchase your tickets online, and go in the draw to win a nights accommodation at the Luxurious Riversleigh Boutique Hotel in Bairnsdale. Visit this link: https://eastgippslandfoodwinebeerfestival.com.au/tickets/More
New dates and times for Camel Rides in Lakes Entrance.Lakes Entrance Beach Camel RidesEast Gippsland's most unique attractionCamel Rides offered during School Holidays, Christmas and Easter, as well as long weekends betw...een January and April. Unforgettable 40 minute camel experience along the stunning 90 mile beach.RIDES TIMES: Visit their website www.lakesentrancecamelrides.com.au for exact ride times. Usually from 2:30 pm till around 4:30 pm, so call them on 0487 032 810 for details. Only 10 seats available per ride times. Afternoon Camel Rides2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph/txt: 0487 032 810OPERATION TIMES:Lakes Entrance Camel Rides.Camel rides operate throughout School Holidays, Christmas and Easter and long weekends between January and April. (all times are weather dependant).December 2018: 22nd-24th 26th-27th 29th-31st January 2019: 1st - 2nd 4th - 8th 10th - 13th March 2019: 9th - 11th April 2019 19th - 25th DURATION?40 minutes camel riding adventure Sunset Rides coming soon!HOW MUCH? Prices may change so contact us on 0487 032 810 for latest pricing. ADULT $80 CHILD (under 16) $60 CHILD 0 -4yo (sitting with parent/adult) $20 No further discount available. WHERE?Camel Rides are along the stunning 90 Mile Beach. To get to us follow the Esplanade heading towards Orbost, about 2km from town centre you'll see a United service station on the right, soon after you'll see a blue sign saying Eastern Beach – take a right hand turn down Eastern Beach Rd, then park in the first car park near playground and taking the beach walking entrance down onto the beach where you will see us set up.IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT? We don't have a set age limit because it depends on the child's capability (or adult). Generally we say from 2yo and up, but we have had younger children on board who have enjoyed their ride. Some children find the height quite intimidating so having an adult accompany them is a good idea. Children from 2-4 years must be accompanied by an adult.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph/txt: 0487 032 810Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/outbackaustraliancamelsMore