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Aerial view of the Mitchell River silt jetties reaching out into Lake King

The Gippsland Lakes

Lakes, wilderness and beauty

Gippsland Lakes is the largest lakes system in Victoria. There are endless walks, coastal and national parks, rivers and lakes to explore.

A leisurely stroll from Eagle Point Cottages, down a peaceful country lane leads you to Gippsland Lakes, a haven of waterfront restaurants, shopping, cafes, boating and fishing. Paynesville can be reached on foot along the lakeside walk, around 45 minutes, to a quaint village with a large selection of dog friendly cafes and restaurants.

The Mitchell River silt jetties reaching out into Lake King from the air
A koala resting in the fork of a gum tree on Raymond Island
A pontoon boat out on the Gippsland Lakes with the family aboard

Mitchell River silt jetties

Eagle Point sits on the silt jetties at the edge of Lake King, the second longest in the world.

Paynesville

The boating capital of the Riviera region, five minutes away, where boat hire is available with no licence required.

Raymond Island

A short ferry ride from Paynesville, with a koala walk through the trees.

Fishing

There are great fishing spots only a couple of minutes away, on the lakes and the Mitchell River.

Around the area

Our local region of East Gippsland and the Riviera has been a favourite of Melburnians for over 100 years. There is a rich history of paddle steamers, classic wooden boats, farming and holiday makers in this region. The area is a bird watchers paradise. Along with the world famous silt jetties nestled alongside the Mitchell River, this is a must to visit at sunset for bird watchers, fishermen and photographers.

Raymond Island is a delight, to hop on the vehicle and passenger ferry and spot the prolific koala population. The island has board walks that allow accessibility to pushers and wheelchairs alike. The nearby towns of Lakes Entrance, Bruthen and Buchan make a wonderful day trip. The Buchan Caves have been amazing visitors for over 100 years. We have an abundance of wineries, galleries, historical trestle bridges and markets that are sure to entertain and entrance.

Boats are available to hire without a licence from local boat hire. Bring your bikes and kayaks and enjoy the local tracks and lakes area. There is something for everyone, and you can enjoy the lakes and local wildlife with many echidnas, koalas and kangaroos in the area.

The silt jetties running out into the lake, seen from above Kangaroos on the lake beach at Eagle Point with a black swan swimming past A pelican perched on a timber jetty rail above the blue lake An old timber jetty reaching into the lake at dawn Paynesville and its canals from the air on a clear day A red hulled yacht moored on flat calm water near a wooded shore A vivid pink sunset behind the lake gums with moored houseboats An echidna drinking from a shallow water bowl Fishing boats moored along a timber wharf on mirror calm water A mob of kangaroos standing in a paddock beside the lake A timber jetty reaching out over still water at dusk A yacht moored on the lake silhouetted against the sunset The entrance at Lakes Entrance from the air, with the sandbar and open sea beyond Limestone formations inside the Buchan Caves A local produce market stall stacked with fruit and vegetables A cellar door lunch laid out on a table looking over the vines
Shearers Cottage reflected in the property dam

Stay on the lakes

Five minutes from Paynesville, with the lane down to the water at your door.

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