The Lakes National Park

The Lakes National Park is a peaceful bushland retreat in the Gippsland Lakes, fringed by the waters of Lake Victoria and Lake Reeve. The park occupies 2,390 hectares of low-lying woodland and coastal heath, consisting of Sperm Whale Head peninsula, Rotamah and Little Rotamah Islands.

There is a picnic area at Point Wilson which has barbecues, a day shelter, toilets, water and a jetty perfect for a day adventure. Or if you want to extend your stay there is a camping area at Emu Bight eith communal shelter, fireplaces, toilets and water.

From August to November, visit the park with its spectacular show of wildflowers and one of the best displays of native orchids in Australia. For the birdwatchers, more than 190 species of birds have been recorded in the park including the rare white bellied sea eagle and the endangered little tern.