Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park is one of the jointly managed parks within Gippsland. The Joint Management agreement recognises the fact that the Gunaikurnai people hold Aboriginal Title and maintain a strong connection to Country. As custodians of the land, they are the rightful people who speak for their Country. These parks and reserves are cultural landscapes that continue to be part of Gunaikurnai living culture. For more information on Joint Management, please visit the Gunaikurnai Traditional Owner Land Management Board and the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation.
Explore the west of Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, from the popular lakeside village of Loch Sport to the small coastal town of Seaspray. Traverse the tranquil waters of the coastal lagoons, scramble over sand dunes at Ninety Mile Beach, stay at lakeside or beachside campsites, and explore trails.
Launch your boat, kayak or canoe from Hollands Landing to access McLennan Strait, a gently flowing channel that connects Lake Victoria to Lake Wellington. A vast area of wetlands, popular for birdwatching, awaits. And if you're lucky, you may even spot the rare Burrunan Dolphin.
Fishing is big in the Gippsland Lakes - from a boat, jetty or the shore. Cherry Tree Picnic Area on Lake Victoria is a popular spot for catching bream, tailor, mulloway, perch and flathead. Enjoy your catch or a lazy swim at this or other scenic picnic areas such as Trouser Point, Point Wilson, or Wattle Point which is surrounded by banksia and wonderful panoramas.
Those looking to simply relax can kick back at a lakeside campsite and watch the wildlife among the eucalypt trees at Spoon Bay or Red Bluff campgrounds, both located on the shores of Lake Victoria. Further along, there's also the option of family-friendly Emu Bight Campground.
Perched between the ocean and Lake Reeves, Paradise Beach Campground is perfect for a dog-friendly beachside stay. Or for easy access to Ninety Mile Beach, stay at one of the free coastal campsites along Shoreline Drive between the towns of Golden Beach and Seaspray.
Indulge in a myriad of beach activities from surf fishing or whale and dolphin spotting, taking a dip in the ocean or wandering along the hiking trails, to hopping on your surfboard or sandboard.
Don't miss the rusting remains of the Trinculo, beached in 1879 by a heavy gale and now embedded in the sand west of Delray Beach.
The Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park next door recognises the importance of protecting this untamed stretch of coastline. Snorkeling or diving here will introduce you to an underwater world teeming with marine life.
Things to do in the area
If you're going past Lakes Entrance, stop off at Nyerimilang Heritage Park en route for a picnic or walk. Boasting magnificent views and a rich variety of plant and birdlife, don't miss the homestead set in a delightful garden on a clifftop above the beautiful Gippsland Lakes.
Parts of the Gippsland Lakes system, including Lake Reeve, are listed under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as waterfowl habitat. The lakes attract the largest concentration of migratory waders in East Gippsland and are host to breeding colonies of the vulnerable Fairy Terns and Little Terns. You may also see Common Greenshank, Marsh Sandpiper and Bar-tailed Godwit.
Within the heathy woodland areas of the park you will see many species of bird including the Common Bronze Wing, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Grey Butcherbird, Eastern Yellow Robin and the gracious Wedge-tailed Eagle.
Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
Entrance Bay
Paradise Beach Campground

Nyerimilang Heritage Park
How to get there
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park (West)
When you're there
Need to know
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park (West)
Accessibility
Beach access along 90 Mile Beach is poor at all sites for people in wheelchairs because of steep paths over dunes and steps.
There are no steps on the path to the viewing platform at Golden Beach and it is wheelchair accessible.
Picnic and camping areas have moderate to good accessibility.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
Pines Track 4WD access only
Pines Track is a minor vehicle access track in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. Pines Track is recommended for 4WD use only. Sections of track can at times be boggy, sandy or inundated with water. Track is not suitable for 2WD or low vehicles. -
Red Bluff Campground (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)
Beacon Swamp Track suitable for 4WD access only
Beacon Swamp track in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park is suitable for 4WD access only. Track conditions include soft loose sand. Those wishing to camp at Red Bluff Campground should consider this information prior to planning there stay.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.