Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park is a protected area along a long sandy beach, stretching between two main points on the Victoria coast. The land includes peninsulas and small islands situated between the ocean and inland lake systems.

This protected area was established in 1979 with a focus on preserving the coastal landscapes and animal habitats. The designation allowed for long-term conservation efforts that have shaped how the land is managed today.

The Gunaikurnai people continue to hold deep connections to this land through their involvement in managing and caring for the park. You can experience their influence in the landscape and the way the land is looked after today.

The park has camping areas with basic facilities like toilets and fire areas for tents and caravans. Most sites are accessible by car, while some require a boat to reach and demand more planning ahead.

Several camping spots in the park are accessible only by boat and sit between the open ocean and inland lakes. These remote locations offer a camping experience quite different from what most coastal parks provide.