6 Best Things To Do in Lakes Entrance with Kids in 2024

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6 Best things to do at Lakes Entrance with kids in 2024

1. Swim every day

The main beach at Lakes Entrance stretches for 90 miles (145 km), which means there's plenty of space to play without feeling crowded. The slow slope of the beach makes it great for smaller kids even though it's ocean-facing.

Little kids will enjoy playing on the sand and splashing in the calm waters of the Gippsland Lakes at Lake Entrance.

Life saving hut at 90 Mile Beach, Lakes Entrance (Image: gérard/Flickr CCBYSA2.0)

Swim safely at the Lifesaving Victoria patrolled section of 90 Mile Beach.

Family at the sand and bat on the lakes at Lakes Entrance, Gippsland.

Family playing in the lakes at Lakes Entrance (Image: Alex Proimos/Wikimedia CCBY2.0)

Paddle, splash and swim in the calm waters and play on the sand next to the lakes at Lakes Entrance.

Families playing in the water and on sand at Lake Tyers inlet.

Lake Tyers inlet beach

For your littlest ones, head further along the coast to Lake Tyers where they can safely play in the shallows of the inlet; pictured above.

2. Hire a boat for leisure or fishing

There are several businesses renting out boats for leisure trips and fishing, including Blue Riviera Hire Boats, Portside Boat Hire and Victor Boat Hire.

The lakes are a beautiful place to spend the day on the boat, or you can break the surf and venture into the ocean.

Boats on the water at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.

Boats on Lakes Entrance (Image: Abir Anwar/Flickr CCBY2.0)

Take a boat out on the calm, yet largest lake system in Australia at Lakes Entrance.

3. Ride East Gippsland on two wheels

Bring your off-road bikes (or hire some) and venture to the Lake Tyers BMX Track or have a day out with a combination of nature and history on the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

Bike at with sign to the East Gippland Rail Trail.

East Gippsland Rail Trail (Image: jjron/Wikimedia CCBYSA3.0)

See some of East Gippsland's best scenery by bike on the Rail Trail.

4. Go for a relaxing Boat Cruise

Enjoy the lakes without the effort of hiring and piloting a boat by taking a cruise. There are many options, including Lonsdale Eco Cruise, which takes you around the lakes and places where wildlife can be found: seals, dolphins, pelicans, eagles, and more!

Seal at Lakes Entrance, Gippsland (Image: Paulh wiki/Wikimedia CCBYSA4.0)

View seals on a boat cruise from Lakes Entrance.

5. Enjoy the attractions on the esplanade

When the weather isn't perfect for swimming, or you've already been and need a break, then the esplanade is a great destination in itself.

For older kids, there's a somewhat ridiculous for the size of Lakes Entrance, but useful, range of Mini Golf venues:

Footbridge Mini Golf
Blackball & Basket Mini Golf
Esplanade Mini Golf

An outdoor gym in front of the Cunninghame Arm footbridge.

Outdoor gym at Lakes Entrance

The outdoor gym at the end of the Cunninghame Arm Footbridge (pictured above) can keep teens occupied.

6. Challenge the Aqua Park

Lakes Entrance Aqua Park

During the summer holiday, the Lakes Entrance Aqua Park is set up inside the lakes, accessible on the other side of the footbridge.

This can be hours of fun for kids and adults alike, while the shallows of the lake are a popular waiting area for those with toddlers.

The minimum age is 5 years old, and kids under 10 need to be accompanied by an adult on the course.

There are lifeguards on the course.

Where to swim at Lakes Entrance with kids?

Main Beach at Lakes Entrance

The most popular beaches at Lakes Entrance are the Lakes Entrance Main Beach (pictured above), the Eastern Beach and the Red Bluff Surfing Beach. They're all ocean-facing, but have flags at various times.

The shallows of the Lake Tyers inlet are popular for families with toddlers and young children.

Where are the best playgrounds in Lakes Entrance?

Lions Apex Park Playground is the most popular for family get-togethers; there are toilet facilities and BBQs.

Marine Parade Reserve Playground is also popular, particularly if you're staying on the back of Lakes Entrance or on the western edge.

You should also check out Paterson Park in Metung (it has a wonderful water play area for small children) and Loch Sport Playground in Loch Sport if you're in the area.

What are the nearest national parks at Lakes Entrance?

Lakes Entrance is surrounded by natural elements – the coast, beaches, lakes, and bushland so it's easy to get close to nature. But if you want to get slightly further away from the crowds, then The Lakes National Park and Lake Tyers State Park are your go tos.