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EVENTS
Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival
17/02/2012 to 19/02/2012
The Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival has become an iconic Blues and Arts Festival for the East Gippsland region and is about to celebrate its 17th year on the weekend of 17th, 18th and 19th of February

Activities

BOATING & SAILING

You will hear it called the boating capital of Victoria, perhaps Australia. If you love boating then you are going to love East Gippsland. With 6 major rivers feeding the lakes and the famous 90 Mile Beach, you are spoilt for choice. BYO boat, or hire one – power, sail, cruise or paddle it in this water wonderland.

With over 400 square km of sparkling lakes, quiet rivers and canals to explore you might need a few days on your boat to see it all. Yachts or cruisers are popular and can be hired. If you don’t have your own boat so you can also enjoy this boaties delight. You can stay on board or come home to land each night. It is all safe boating here. No rocks or reefs, no tides and average wind strength just 10-15 knots. The rivers offer alternate boating trips. With the wind in your sails, some petrol in your motor or paddle power you can experience safe & spectacular boating.

Boating in the Croajingolong region
Boating in the Gippsland Lakes region
Boating in the Great Alpine Road region
Boating in the Snowy River Country region

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Boating at Paynesville

Heritage Yacht at Fraser Island

Picnic on yacht at Metung


 Aquamania
Aquamania

Learn how to water ski or wakeboard or just have some fun with Aquamania out on the Gippsland Lakes. Friendly & Qualified Instructors teaching waterski, barefoot, wakeboard, knee board & fun tube rides. Any age, any ability! All equipment sup...

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 Bulls Cruisers
Bulls Cruisers

On a Bulls Cruiser you have the freedom to explore the magical Gippsland Lakes, rivers and beaches with over 400 square kilometres of inland waterways. Visit coastal parks, the seaside villages of Metung, Paynesville and Raymond Island, the sandy pri...

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 Lakes Entrance Paddle Boats
Lakes Entrance Paddle Boats

Learn to sail a catamaran with free sessons and sunscreen supplied! Lakes Paddle Boats also hire paddle boats, aquabikes, canoes, paddle skis and body boards for the surf beach. Just walk over the footbridge to find us.

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 Riviera Nautic - Boating Holidays
Riviera Nautic - Boating Holidays

There's something about boats, perhaps in the complete change from the everday world. Imagine an inland sea, sheltered from the ocean by a thin line of sand dune and bordered by national park and farmlands. Riviera Nautics website will fill you in wi...

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 Enterprise Cruises
Enterprise Cruises

Enjoy the breathtaking sights and sounds as you tour the vast inland waterways of the Gippsland Lakes on the best venue for your next function, conference, party, wedding or tour, The Enterprise. The Enterprise is a stylish, spacious boat that offers...

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 Far Out Charters SCREAM MACHINE
Far Out Charters SCREAM MACHINE

Offshore & Lake joy rides. Up to 12 passengers. 30min ride - $60.00pp This is a extreme adventure activity and may not be suitable for some people.

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 Lakes Explorer Sea-Safari
Lakes Explorer Sea-Safari

Research Vessel Lakes-EXPLORER provides a range of on-water activities on the calm waterways around Lakes Entrance. Activities include one or two hour Sea-Safari which engages participants in monitoring of sea-birds and sea-life. Lakes-EXPLORER cater...

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 Lazy Days Cruises
Lazy Days Cruises

Lazy Days Cruises will take you aboard the Rubeena, enjoying either the nature cruise, sunset cruise or theme cruises, while exploring the arms of Lake Tyers. The open air style of Rubeena allows you to fully appreciate in comfort the infinite beauty...

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 Lonsdale Cruises
Lonsdale Cruises

Come aboard the historic 'Lonsdale' and enjoy Eco cruises to view dolphins, seals, birds, wildlife flora and fauna. Covering areas from Lakes Entrance through to Lake King, your cruise ticket includes a 3 hour, 24km cruise with tea, coffee, biscuits ...

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 Paddle Steamer Curlip - On the Snowy
Paddle Steamer Curlip - On the Snowy

Paddle Steamer Curlip II is a replica of an historic paddle steamer of the Snowy River, in Far East Gippsland. A community project, her construction has utilised the traditional skills of wooden boat builders, and thousands of hours of volunteer labo...

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 Peels Tourist & Ferry Service
Peels Tourist & Ferry Service

Peels Tourist and Ferry Service offer various cruises aboard the Thunderbird or Stormbird. Three scenic cruises are available aboard the Thunderbird touring the Gippsland Lakes and are around 2 hours in duration. A luncheon cruise is available aboard...

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 Sailing Adventures on Gippsland Lakes
Sailing Adventures on Gippsland Lakes

Sail Safari offers a variety of packages to suit every person or group with a range of unforgettable sailing experiences, from a full learning to sail adventure to a more sedate, relaxed cruise. Calypso is a 34 foot fibreglass fractional rigged ya...

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 The Director Boat Charters
The Director Boat Charters

Located in Metung, on the Gippsland Lakes, Director Boat Charters comprises of Day Boats, Speed boats, Kayaks and skippered scenic cruises. There is a great range of boats available, from Day Boats to the newest addition of the fleet Warrior a high ...

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