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

Sale to Lake Entrance road trip: Metung to Kalimna

The Sale 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.

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.