Lakes and Wilderness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lakes Entrance showing a marina, a bay or harbour and a sunset
Metung showing café lifestyle and a bay or harbour
Lakes and Wilderness
Lakes Entrance which includes street scenes
Lakes Entrance showing a bay or harbour and a marina

Where to stay in Lakes and Wilderness

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East Bairnsdale

Travellers like the museums in East Bairnsdale, and Lake King is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Bairnsdale
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Lucknow

Lucknow is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery if you have time to explore the area.

Lucknow
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Broadlands

If you're spending some time in Broadlands, Lake King and Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Broadlands
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Wy Yung

Travellers like the parks in Wy Yung, and East Gippsland Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wy Yung
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Eastwood

While there might not be top attractions in Eastwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Gippsland Rail Trail and Nicholson St. Gallery.

Eastwood
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Ellaswood

While there might not be top attractions in Ellaswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Nicholson St. Gallery.

Ellaswood
The Esplanade Resort and Spa

The Esplanade Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is AU$234 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$234
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Very nice place with a lovely view. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Esplanade Resort and Spa
Lakeside Motel Waterfront

Lakeside Motel Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
164 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The price is AU$128 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$128
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
"Very comfortable room with lovely views of the lake."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Lakeside Motel Waterfront
Bellevue on the Lakes

Bellevue on the Lakes

4 out of 5
201 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$212 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$212
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (933 reviews)
"Fantastic location, friendly staff, very clean property, comfortable bed, lots of extra little benefits such as toiletries, extra towels etc. The spa bath was a novelty but very nice. You felt safe and we had a beautiful view. The only slight disappointment was the lack of lifts. We were two young ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Bellevue on the Lakes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest Bairnsdale

Quest Bairnsdale

4.5 out of 5
11 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Bairnsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Nicholson St. Gallery ...
Quest Bairnsdale
Anchorage Holiday Units

Anchorage Holiday Units

3.5 out of 5
7 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star golf apartment in Lakes Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (325 reviews)
"Very pleasant as always."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Anchorage Holiday Units
Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

4 out of 5
19 Mitchell Street, Paynesville, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Paynesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Paynesville Maritime Museum and Koala Trail are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
"We loved our stay... the 2-storey cottage was exquisite and fun... lovely balconies overlooking the water... swans, ducks and pelicans gliding around... so fun"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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