Lakes Entrance, Administrative division in Gippsland, Australia
Lakes Entrance lies at the edge of Ninety Mile Beach where the extensive Gippsland Lakes system connects to the Southern Ocean through an artificial channel.
The settlement, originally named Cunninghame, received its first post office in 1870 and was officially renamed Lakes Entrance on January 1, 1915.
The Gunaikurnai People maintained deep connections with this coastal region before European settlement, utilizing its abundant marine and terrestrial resources.
The town provides direct access to numerous waterways and beaches, with supervised swimming areas during summer and facilities for both commercial and recreational vessels.
The location contains the most extensive inland waterway network in the Southern Hemisphere, supporting a substantial fishing industry and water-based activities.
Location: Victoria
Location: Shire of East Gippsland
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: Nyerimilang, Kalimna West, Kalimna, Lake Bunga, Lake Tyers Beach, Toorloo Arm
GPS coordinates: -37.86667,147.98333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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