Access to the Ocean is via Lakes Entrance. This man made Entrance was opened in 1899 and has provided an important contribution to the region's history and economy since that time.

The Port provides a base for one of Australia's largest fishing fleets. Their catches are marketed through the Lakes Entrance Fishermen's Co-operative who provide 40% of Melbourne's fish market, are major suppliers to Sydney and have multi-million dollar export contracts.

The Port encompasses one of Australia's largest and most beautiful inland waterways stretching from Sale in the West to Lakes Entrance in the East. These waterways are a haven for recreational boating and fishing or just holidaying on the edge of lakes or ocean.

The variety is endless, from the fishing village atmosphere of Lakes Entrance or Metung and the comprehensive boating centre at Paynesville to the sands of  Ninety Mile Beach. Link up with Lakes and Wilderness, Tourism Victoria for even more options, many of them only three (3) hours drive from Melbourne.

Many parts of the Lake are only accessible by boat. Gippsland Ports provide public jetties at some of the more popular destinations such as Steamer Landing, Spermwhale Head, Barrier Landing, Flagstaff and Ocean Grange.

Bring your own boat or better still, lease a permanent berth and leave your boat at your favourite location. If you don't have a boat, hire one from the many operators in the area. Take your choice from day boats, to cabin cruisers, to yachts.

For details of facilities throughout the Port refer to Gippsland Ports Boating Guide. Not only does this provide a guide to navigating throughout the Lakes, but it includes location of boat ramps, public facilities, map grid references, boating zone information, destination jetties and more.

Go to Port of Gippsland Lakes Facilities