The Lakes National Park

The Lakes National Park spans 2,390 hectares of wetlands, forests, and coastal environments along the Gippsland Lakes, including Sperm Whale Head peninsula.

The area was initially protected as a nature reserve in 1927 before receiving national park status in 1956, with Rotamah Islands added in 1978.

Parks Victoria manages the reserve in partnership with the Gunaikurnai people, who maintain traditional connections to this land in East Gippsland.

Visitors access the park by boat to explore walking trails, use picnic facilities at Point Wilson, and observe numerous bird species throughout the year.

The park combines freshwater and marine ecosystems where eastern grey kangaroos share habitat with white-bellied sea eagles and little terns.

Location: Shire of East Gippsland

Operator: Parks Victoria

GPS coordinates: -37.99251,147.66572

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:52