Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0458 511 438;
www.lakes-explorer.com.au
;
Post Office Jetty; 1/2hr cruise $15/25)
These safaris
aboard the
Lakes Explorer
have a focus on research and ecology, identifying and counting
seabirds, testing water for salinity levels and learning about marine life.
Festivals & Events
Seafarers Multicultural Festival
(
www.seafarersfestival.com.au
;
Dec)
The Seafarers Multicultural Festival, in early December,
celebrates the region's culture and fishing industry with a multicultural parade, a Koorie
art festival, music and boat races.
CULTURAL
Sleeping
Lakes Entrance has stacks of accommodation, much of it your typical motels, holiday
apartments and caravan parks squeezed cheek by jowl along the Esplanade. Prices more
than double during holiday periods (book ahead), but there are good discounts out of sea-
son.
Eastern Beach Tourist Park
( 03-5155 1581;
www.easternbeach.com.au
; 42 Eastern Beach Rd; unpowered/powered sites from $26/31, cabins
$105-185; )
Most caravan parks in Lakes pack 'em in, but this one has space,
grassy sites and a great location away from the hubbub of town in a bush setting back
from Eastern Beach. A walking track takes you into town (30 minutes). New facilities are
excellent, including a camp kitchen, barbecues and a kids' playground.
CAMPGROUND
$
Kalimna Woods
( 03-5155 1957;
www.kalimnawoods.com.au
; Kalimna Jetty Rd; d $99-130, with spa $129-170; )
Retreat
2km from the town centre to Kalimna Woods, set in a large rainforest-and-bush garden,
complete with friendly resident possums and birds. These self-contained country-style
cottages with either spa or wood-burning fireplace are spacious, private and cosy.
COTTAGE
$$
Bellevue on the Lakes
HOTEL
$$
