Metung to Lakes Entrance drive: Distance, time & best stops

The Metung to Lakes Entrance drive covers a 19km distance in a driving time of around 21m. The best road trip stops along the way include the Colquhoun Mountain Bike Park and the Jemmys Point Lookout.

The drive from Metung to Lakes Entrance connects two of the most popular towns on the Gippsland Lakes in East Gippsland, Victoria.

Most overseas visitors will pass this way while driving from Melbourne to Mallacoota or Melbourne to Merimbula.

Metung to Lakes Entrance distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Metung to Lakes Entrance is 19km. This makes for a driving time of around 21 minutes.

Good road trip stops to add to the Metung to Lakes Entrance drive include the Colquhoun Mountain Bike Park and the Jemmys Point Lookout.

Before leaving Metung, you might want to visit the Metung Hot Springs, a thermal pools and spa complex.

The Metung to Lakes Entrance drive then continues through Nicholson and Swan Reach, which has a nice spot on the Tambo River.

Later on, the Colquhoun Regional Park is just to the north of the Princes Highway. The Colquhoun Mountain Bike Park at the southern end should keep mountain bikers happy for a few hours.

Just before arriving at Lakes Entrance, you’ll pass through Kalimna West, home to Lakes Entrance Helicopters. This helicopter tour company offers several options for scenic flights above the Gippsland Lakes and along the coast of 90 Mile Beach.

Metung to Lakes Entrance drive: Lakes Entrance lookouts

There are also a couple of good lookouts in Kalimna before descending into Lakes Entrance. The Lakes Entrance Lookout and Jemmys Point Lookout come right after each other, both offering excellent views over the mazy lakes system.

Things to do in Lakes Entrance upon arrival include bodysurfing at either 90 Mile Beach or Lakes Entrance Beach, plus wildlife-focused lake cruises with Lonsdale Eco Cruises . You can also hire a kayak from Venture Out and bounce around the inflatable obstacles of the Lakes Entrance Aqua Park. Accommodation options include the NRMA Eastern Beach holiday park, the well-reviewed Cunningham Shore Motel and the family-friendly Big4 Whiters Holiday Village.