Guidebook for Swan Reach
Shopping
Bruthen
Great home made pies, pastries and breads
Swifts Creek Bakery
6875 McMillan Ststop off and enjoy a cup of coffee
Tel: 5156 4224 Open long hours 7 days per week except on public holidays; includes post office, alcohol outlet, small grocery section and newsagency
Swan Reach General Store
2025 Princes HwyTel: 5156 4224 Open long hours 7 days per week except on public holidays; includes post office, alcohol outlet, small grocery section and newsagency
Tel: 5156 4228 great general store, has adjoining lounge area for meals and drinks.
Johnsonville Bill Black Stump General Store
1761 Princes HwyTel: 5156 4228 great general store, has adjoining lounge area for meals and drinks.
Has everything - fuel, mechanic, fishing gear & fishing licences, great fishing spots knowhow. Great family business
Swan Reach Service Station
2048 Princes HwyHas everything - fuel, mechanic, fishing gear & fishing licences, great fishing spots knowhow. Great family business
Food Scene
Tel: 5156 4222 excellent dining. Meal reservations especially school holidays and weekends. Swanny Pizzas - takeaway Tel: 5156 4758
Swan Reach Hotel Motel
2054 Princes HwyTel: 5156 4222 excellent dining. Meal reservations especially school holidays and weekends. Swanny Pizzas - takeaway Tel: 5156 4758
Tel: 5156 2315 excellent food at reasonable prices. Meal reservations recommended.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metung Yacht Club Inc.
113 Metung RdTel: 5156 2315 excellent food at reasonable prices. Meal reservations recommended.
Tel: 5156 2206 Great pub meals overlooking the lake; meal reservations recommended
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Metung Hotel
64 Kurnai AveTel: 5156 2206 Great pub meals overlooking the lake; meal reservations recommended
Tel: 5156 5201 excellent pub meals; suitable for large groups; recommend pre booking during holiday times
Bruthen Inn Hotel
84 Main StTel: 5156 5201 excellent pub meals; suitable for large groups; recommend pre booking during holiday times
Bairnsdale Bowls Club
26D Grant StGreat venue for a meal
Bairnsdale RSL
2 Forge Creek RdGreat venue
Usually only open weekends - great place to stop off for coffee and all day breakfasts
Over the Hedge Café
2088 Princes HwyUsually only open weekends - great place to stop off for coffee and all day breakfasts
Great fresh seafood store (under cafe); great restaurant serving local fresh fish. Recommended by our guests
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferrymans Cafe
EsplanadeGreat fresh seafood store (under cafe); great restaurant serving local fresh fish. Recommended by our guests
Great spot to stop off for a gourmet meal .... recommended by other guests
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miriams
3 Bulmer StGreat spot to stop off for a gourmet meal .... recommended by other guests
Central Hotel
321 EsplanadeHighly recommended
Bullant Brewery
46 Main Stboutique beer and meals provided.
The Esplanade Resort & Spa
1 EsplanadeGreat quality food - suggest pre booking
Tamberrah Cottages
632 Stephenson RdHome made pizzas - take away or eat in. bookings recommended
McDonald's Lakes Entrance
371 Esplanadetake away/eat in; free wifi available
McDonald's Bairnsdale
232 Main Sttake away / eat in; free wifi available
Sightseeing
Tel: 5156 8241 boutique wine maker. Open most days. recommend phone before visiting.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nicholson River Winery
20 Cabernet ClTel: 5156 8241 boutique wine maker. Open most days. recommend phone before visiting.
Peels Cruises
Great cruising the lakes system itineries
Enterprise Cruises
cruising the lakes from Paynesville to Lakes Entrance - great experience
explore these magnificent caves and finish off the day with a bbq in the grounds. Guided tours - also great exploring opportunities for the experienced
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes y Oficina de Boletos de la Reserva de Cuevas de Buchan
98 Caves Rdexplore these magnificent caves and finish off the day with a bbq in the grounds. Guided tours - also great exploring opportunities for the experienced
Get to this island by ferry (car or pedestrian) and explore this natural reserve, see lots of wildlife including koalas
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Centre RoadGet to this island by ferry (car or pedestrian) and explore this natural reserve, see lots of wildlife including koalas
Sarsfield Estate Winery
345 Duncan Rdboutique wine maker. Bookings essential
Tel: 5156 4921 boutique vineyard and winery. definitely worth a visit. Booking recomended
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tambo Winery
96 Pages RdTel: 5156 4921 boutique vineyard and winery. definitely worth a visit. Booking recomended
Ensay Winery
5094 Great Alpine RdBoutique wine maker and wine tastings.
Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre
240 Main Sttourism information and tour bookings available here
Check out this beautiful lakeside village, amazing water canals, lake beaches, water activities and great walking opportunities. Some times of the year the cafes close mid afternoon
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paynesville
Check out this beautiful lakeside village, amazing water canals, lake beaches, water activities and great walking opportunities. Some times of the year the cafes close mid afternoon
Magical location - several high vantage points to see the vastness of the lakes system and the ocean. Lots of walking trails, native animals & birdlife, cruise trips & fishing charter boats
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lakes Entrance
Magical location - several high vantage points to see the vastness of the lakes system and the ocean. Lots of walking trails, native animals & birdlife, cruise trips & fishing charter boats
Fantastic little country village, enjoys the beaches, water activities, scenic walks, just a quaint little village - a must see. warning cafes close mid afternoon most months
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metung
Fantastic little country village, enjoys the beaches, water activities, scenic walks, just a quaint little village - a must see. warning cafes close mid afternoon most months
Great views of the seascapes and lakes system. Explore the Silt Jetties considered to be the longest in the world. Amazing side trip to Paynesville.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eagle Point
Great views of the seascapes and lakes system. Explore the Silt Jetties considered to be the longest in the world. Amazing side trip to Paynesville.
Lovely rural town with General Store, Hotel, cafe with lovely picnic spots. Check out the water behind the cafe and take a strong along the walking track, you are sure to find some wildlife.
Nowa Nowa
Lovely rural town with General Store, Hotel, cafe with lovely picnic spots. Check out the water behind the cafe and take a strong along the walking track, you are sure to find some wildlife.
Known for whaling, depending on the time of the year you may be able to do some whale watching. There's a whale museum definitely worth a visit. Great overnight stop from Sydney or to Swan Reach
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eden
Known for whaling, depending on the time of the year you may be able to do some whale watching. There's a whale museum definitely worth a visit. Great overnight stop from Sydney or to Swan Reach
Fantastic natural reserve - water, forests, native animals & birds. Great place to visit on your trip from Melbourne to Sydney
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Fantastic natural reserve - water, forests, native animals & birds. Great place to visit on your trip from Melbourne to Sydney
Fantastic little island, surfing areas nearby. Home of the international motor cycle grand prix.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phillip Island
Fantastic little island, surfing areas nearby. Home of the international motor cycle grand prix.
Amazing peninsula has so much to offer - east is so different to western side. Definitely worth a visit, check out the scenery, beaches and natural reserves, lots of boutique wineries to explore.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mornington Peninsula
Amazing peninsula has so much to offer - east is so different to western side. Definitely worth a visit, check out the scenery, beaches and natural reserves, lots of boutique wineries to explore.
Travel by ferry from Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula) and explore this historic town. explore the western side of Port Phillip Bay on you way back to Melbourne. A must see!!
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Queenscliff
Travel by ferry from Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula) and explore this historic town. explore the western side of Port Phillip Bay on you way back to Melbourne. A must see!!
Geographically this region spans from NSW border; Omeo (alpine) to the north and just south of Bairnsdale. approx 30% of Victoria. visit: www.discovereastgippsland.com.au
East Gippsland
Geographically this region spans from NSW border; Omeo (alpine) to the north and just south of Bairnsdale. approx 30% of Victoria. visit: www.discovereastgippsland.com.au
Surfing capital of Australia. Check out renowned BELLS BEACH just a few minutes away.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay
Surfing capital of Australia. Check out renowned BELLS BEACH just a few minutes away.
have a hit of gold, bar and food available
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kings Cove Metung Golf Course
94 Kings Cove Blvdhave a hit of gold, bar and food available
100 km walking/cycling track along the old railway line. enjoy some great scenery as well as getting fitter. Lots of entry points thought. Entry/Exit close to us.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Gippsland Rail Trail
100 km walking/cycling track along the old railway line. enjoy some great scenery as well as getting fitter. Lots of entry points thought. Entry/Exit close to us.
Culinaire Cooking School
51 Cunningham CtGourmet cooking school & gift shop
One of the most visited attractions in Lakes was established in 1962 and is recognised as one of Australia's largest museums of natural sealife.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffiths Sea Shell Museum
125 EsplanadeOne of the most visited attractions in Lakes was established in 1962 and is recognised as one of Australia's largest museums of natural sealife.
Everything Else
CHURCHES
ANGLICAN, Church Street, Lakes Entrance
UNITING, The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
ROMAN CATHOLIC, Princes Hwy, Lakes Entrances
BAPTIST, Princes Hwy, Lakes Entrance
Church Street
Church StreetCHURCHES
ANGLICAN, Church Street, Lakes Entrance
UNITING, The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
ROMAN CATHOLIC, Princes Hwy, Lakes Entrances
BAPTIST, Princes Hwy, Lakes Entrance
Lakes Entrance Police Station
1 Roadknight StOpen 24/7