Discover the natural beauty of East Gippsland on this relaxing five-day tour based in Lakes Entrance. Surrounded by pristine waterways, coastal scenery and charming country towns, this region is renowned for its stunning Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and rich natural heritage. Enjoy a leisurely luncheon cruise on the Gippsland Lakes, explore the spectacular Buchan Caves, visit the seaside villages of Metung, Paynesville and Marlo, and take in some of Victoria’s most beautiful coastal and lakeside landscapes.
Day 1 – Journey to Lakes Entrance
Travel through the scenic Gippsland region, stopping at the historic gold mining town of Walhalla, once one of Australia’s richest goldfields. After lunch en route, continue through the Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland before arriving in Lakes Entrance, our home for the next four nights. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a delicious welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Gippsland Lakes Luncheon Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Lakes Entrance, with time to stroll along the waterfront or explore the town at your own pace. Late morning we board the Stormbird for a scenic cruise across the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Travel through Reeves Channel, Bancroft Bay and Lake King before arriving in the picturesque village of Metung for lunch and free time. After exploring this charming waterside community, we cruise back to Lakes Entrance for another enjoyable evening.
Day 3 – Buchan Caves, Orbost & Marlo
Today we venture into East Gippsland’s beautiful hinterland, travelling through forested landscapes to Buchan. Here, those wishing to do so can join a guided tour through the spectacular Royal Cave, famous for its impressive limestone formations. After lunch in Orbost, we continue to the coastal village of Marlo, located near the mouth of the Snowy River. We also visit Lake Tyers and the famous Ninety Mile Beach before returning to Lakes Entrance.
Day 4 – Heritage, Gardens & Gippsland Lakes Villages
Take in breathtaking views from Jemmys Point overlooking the Gippsland Lakes and Bass Strait before visiting the beautiful Nyerimilang Heritage Park and Homestead. We then travel to Bairnsdale to view the remarkable murals inside St Mary’s Church, one of regional Victoria’s hidden treasures. This afternoon we visit Paynesville, known as the boating capital of the Gippsland Lakes, where there is time to explore the waterfront and enjoy the relaxed coastal atmosphere before returning to Lakes Entrance.
Day 5 – Farewell Lakes Entrance
After breakfast we farewell Lakes Entrance and begin our journey home through the Gippsland countryside. Sit back, relax and enjoy the changing scenery as we travel through charming country towns before arriving home with wonderful memories of East Gippsland and the Gippsland Lakes.
Tour Highlights
- 4 nights in Lakes Entrance
- Historic Walhalla gold mining township
- Gippsland Lakes luncheon cruise aboard Stormbird
- Metung waterfront village
- Buchan Caves and Royal Cave tour
- Orbost and the Snowy River region
- Marlo and the mouth of the Snowy River
- Lake Tyers
- Ninety Mile Beach
- Jemmys Point lookout
- Nyerimilang Heritage Park and Homestead
- St Mary’s Church, Bairnsdale
- Paynesville, the boating capital of the Gippsland Lakes
- Fully hosted luxury coach touring
Tour Price
$1,195 per person twin share
Based on a minimum of 30 passengers
Single Supplement: $280 per person
Price Includes
✔ Luxury coach travel with onboard toilet facilities
✔ 4 nights accommodation at the Esplanade Motel, Lakes Entrance
✔ Cooked breakfasts daily
✔ Two-course dinners each evening
✔ Gippsland Lakes luncheon cruise aboard Stormbird
✔ Entry to Buchan Royal Cave
✔ Guided sightseeing and attraction entry fees
✔ Fully hosted touring experience
