Karenza's Guidebook
Food scene
Local favourites
This is a very nice Chefs hatted restaurant in the Main Street of Paynesville. It’s just a short 3-5 min walk to hop on on the ferry and across to Paynesville . The food is delicious, enjoy a few wines, and catch the ferry back. Don’t forget it’s free for foot passengers. Bookings are essential and you will want to make them in advance. (Easy via their website)
(There is a lovely outside deck undercover too)
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SARDINE eatery + bar
69 EsplanadeThis is a very nice Chefs hatted restaurant in the Main Street of Paynesville. It’s just a short 3-5 min walk to hop on on the ferry and across to Paynesville . The food is delicious, enjoy a few wines, and catch the ferry back. Don’t forget it’s free for foot passengers. Bookings are essential and you will want to make them in advance. (Easy via their website)
(There is a lovely outside deck undercover too)
Sit outside on the water for stunning views and ambiance. Open for lunch and dinner. In the busy season I would definitely recommend booking ahead. You can book online via their website.
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Pier 70
70 EsplanadeSit outside on the water for stunning views and ambiance. Open for lunch and dinner. In the busy season I would definitely recommend booking ahead. You can book online via their website.
The best local seafood straight off the trawlers in lakes entrance. Personally I love the prawns but it’s all good and so very very fresh.
Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-op
37 Bullock Island RdThe best local seafood straight off the trawlers in lakes entrance. Personally I love the prawns but it’s all good and so very very fresh.
Fantastic Asian food and great water views if you sit outside on the deck.
There is a Takeaway service too. You will need to book in busy periods.
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Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club & Thai Restaurant
80 Slip RdFantastic Asian food and great water views if you sit outside on the deck.
There is a Takeaway service too. You will need to book in busy periods.
Love this local pub in Metung. You can sit in the court yard, out on the water or in the bistro.
Good pub food, good beer and wine and a great atmosphere.
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The Metung Hotel
64 Kurnai AveLove this local pub in Metung. You can sit in the court yard, out on the water or in the bistro.
Good pub food, good beer and wine and a great atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Places to see
There are koalas all over RI (their population outnumbers humans!) its a lovely walk, just look up and take your time. Plenty of koalas to be seen living in their native gum trees. I never cease to be amazed how beautiful they are.
The walk is really well signed, it’s not long or arduous at all. Suits all abilities and ages. Don’t feel like walking? Check out the bike hire recommendation! Not surprisingly this is one of the number one destinations in East Gippsland.
If you do have a dog it’s essential that your dog is on a leash.
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Koala Trail - Start
5 Seventh ParadeThere are koalas all over RI (their population outnumbers humans!) its a lovely walk, just look up and take your time. Plenty of koalas to be seen living in their native gum trees. I never cease to be amazed how beautiful they are.
The walk is really well signed, it’s not long or arduous at all. Suits all abilities and ages. Don’t feel like walking? Check out the bike hire recommendation! Not surprisingly this is one of the number one destinations in East Gippsland.
If you do have a dog it’s essential that your dog is on a leash.
About 30 mins to drive here, it’s gorgeous and quaint. Boat hire, walks and several shops. The Metung pub is great and great outdoor dining options and makes for a great day out.
If you bought your boat you can just cruise over from Raymond Island and moor up out the front of the pub. Fabulous
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Metung
About 30 mins to drive here, it’s gorgeous and quaint. Boat hire, walks and several shops. The Metung pub is great and great outdoor dining options and makes for a great day out.
If you bought your boat you can just cruise over from Raymond Island and moor up out the front of the pub. Fabulous
The only way on and off the island is by ferry. This is part of Raymond Islands charm.
The good news is It’s free to use as foot passengers (you pay for cars) so once you are on the island you can use the ferry to go into Paynesville and explore there too.
The ferry runs from 6am until midnight just check the timetable. It’s a 5 min gentle walk from the house. Currently you must wear a face mask on the ferry.
Raymond Island Ferry Service PTY LTD
Fourth AvenueThe only way on and off the island is by ferry. This is part of Raymond Islands charm.
The good news is It’s free to use as foot passengers (you pay for cars) so once you are on the island you can use the ferry to go into Paynesville and explore there too.
The ferry runs from 6am until midnight just check the timetable. It’s a 5 min gentle walk from the house. Currently you must wear a face mask on the ferry.
Ok this is so much fun! You definitely need to call and Book in advance.
They have 4 person and 6 person bikes! They are great fun and make exploring the island very interesting!
Ride the Koalas
Sixth AvenueOk this is so much fun! You definitely need to call and Book in advance.
They have 4 person and 6 person bikes! They are great fun and make exploring the island very interesting!
Gravelly Beach or Gravelly Point is a safe shallow beach that is accessible by either boat or car, there are no services or facilities at this location, all visitors must bring in and take out all supplies.
A visit to Gravelly Beach on a calm sunny day will reward visitors with a picturesque beach with safe swimming. Dogs are also welcome however must be kept under control as Raymond Island and the region are home to abundant wildlife including a resident Koala population.
Gravelly Point Road
Gravelly Point RoadGravelly Beach or Gravelly Point is a safe shallow beach that is accessible by either boat or car, there are no services or facilities at this location, all visitors must bring in and take out all supplies.
A visit to Gravelly Beach on a calm sunny day will reward visitors with a picturesque beach with safe swimming. Dogs are also welcome however must be kept under control as Raymond Island and the region are home to abundant wildlife including a resident Koala population.
Local boat hire from Metung. Self drive boats. Bookings in advance are essential. Full days, half days, quite a few different options for hire. You can go fishing, explore the beaches and coves, swim, take a picnic. A lot of fun.
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Riviera Nautic
185 Metung RdLocal boat hire from Metung. Self drive boats. Bookings in advance are essential. Full days, half days, quite a few different options for hire. You can go fishing, explore the beaches and coves, swim, take a picnic. A lot of fun.
If you are staying for a few days drop in here as it has all of the east Gippsland tourist info!
It’s in the Main Street of Bairnsdale next to Maccas so you won’t miss it! I have just listed the things I have enjoyed doing, there is so much you can do if you want to.
Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre
240 Main StIf you are staying for a few days drop in here as it has all of the east Gippsland tourist info!
It’s in the Main Street of Bairnsdale next to Maccas so you won’t miss it! I have just listed the things I have enjoyed doing, there is so much you can do if you want to.
If you want an adventure this is fantastic fun! It’s not cheap but it’s worth the money. Learn to drive the Segway and then you go down onto the beach and ride along the shore. I’d recommend doing it at low tide (harder sand). Kids get it really quickly (our kids aged 12 and 15 loved it!) Top tips, wear runners, comfy clothing, don’t carry loose stuff (you might lose it) they will provide bags for you to use. I thought the instructors were lovely. You don’t need to be super fit or anything, just not afraid to give it a go. I loved it!!
You will need to book in advance https://www.lakesentrancesegway.com.au/
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Lakes Entrance Segway Adventures
603 EsplanadeIf you want an adventure this is fantastic fun! It’s not cheap but it’s worth the money. Learn to drive the Segway and then you go down onto the beach and ride along the shore. I’d recommend doing it at low tide (harder sand). Kids get it really quickly (our kids aged 12 and 15 loved it!) Top tips, wear runners, comfy clothing, don’t carry loose stuff (you might lose it) they will provide bags for you to use. I thought the instructors were lovely. You don’t need to be super fit or anything, just not afraid to give it a go. I loved it!!
You will need to book in advance https://www.lakesentrancesegway.com.au/
Just jump on the ferry and you are in Paynesville. Gorgeous little boating town.
The Paynesville Farmer's Market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month from about 8 am to 1 pm on the Paynesville foreshore near the playground.
A few shops, cafes and good places to eat, local beaches, good swimming and all round fun!
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Paynesville
Just jump on the ferry and you are in Paynesville. Gorgeous little boating town.
The Paynesville Farmer's Market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month from about 8 am to 1 pm on the Paynesville foreshore near the playground.
A few shops, cafes and good places to eat, local beaches, good swimming and all round fun!
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Easy to walk and cycle very safely on Raymond island.
Bring a bike if you like to cycle! Easy to ride bikes all over the island. Walk or cycle to local lakeside beaches.
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The koala trail
It’s a must! The koalas outnumber the human population on RI and the walk is a must do. Just look up! It’s very well signed
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It’s all about the beaches and the bush
Raymond island is the place where beach meets bush! You will need beach towels, good walking shoes or runners if you feel like exploring. Don’t forget the sunscreen and the mozzie spray!
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Kids paradise
Kids love RI. There is a playground down by the ferry and it’s a great place to ride bikes, swim safely and have lots of fun. If you want a bit of an adventure with them Bairnsdale has adventure fun park which has over 25 different activities including mini golf, laser tag, archery and so on. They offer some packages where you can make savings.
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Take the ferry as a foot passenger
If you travel on the ferry as a foot passenger it’s free!
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If you love to fish...
Drop a line in early everting off one of the boat jetties on the island. Great fishing also on the tambo river, lakes entrance and Metung
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Boating!
Obviously this is the lakes area so bring your boat (plenty of room to leave it out the front on the house) there are several boat ramps to launch from. The lake is also great for Kayaking or SUP if you have them too. The house is a 2-3 min stroll to the water to launch your kayak or SUP safely.
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Bring your bathers and beach towels
Pack the bathers and beach towels with so many beaches including surf beaches at Lakes entrance to explore as well as the very safe lake beaches and coves.... and don’t forget the sun block!!