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Outdoor Activities – Gippsland

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Across Gippsland you can discover a broad range of land and water based activities. Off the beaten track, two and four-wheel driving adventures are available on seasonal roads throughout the Gippsland’s high country. Or you can join an outdoor trail ride and see the beautiful countryside on horseback. 

With an abundance of fresh and salt water in the region’s lakes, rivers and coastal waterways, there are many water-based outdoor activities you can enjoy.

Boating - Gippsland Lakes

Boating and sailing

With the largest inland network of waterways at your disposal, Gippsland is the perfect location for a boating expedition.

Four Wheel Driving - South Gippsland

Camping

Pitch a tent and get acquainted with the diverse surroundings of Gippsland. Make yourself at home amongst the beauty of Wilsons Promontory or Croajingolong National Park.

Family Surf Fishing - Ninety Mile Beach

Fishing

The fish are biting on the Gippsland Lakes or in the ocean at the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland.

Defender River

Four-wheel driving

Mountain-Top Experience offers four-wheel drive vehicle hire, 4WD tag-along and passenger tours. Land Rover Defender 4x4 rental vehicles are also available.

Lakes Entrance course

Golfing

Get out on the green for a round of golf in Gippsland. With scenic and traditional courses, the region provides many options to give those golf clubs a workout.

Picnic in South Gippsland

Picnics and barbecues

Gippsland invites visitors to explore its diverse scenery and relax at a picnic or light the barbecue to enjoy a meal outdoors. The region offers many eating areas and facilities.

Mt St Gwinear

Skiing and snowboarding

Whether advanced or a beginner, Mt Baw Baw offers the chance for you to enjoy skiing or snowboarding. For a less upright experience try tobogganing.

Tracks and Trails - Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail

Walking and cycling

Explore Gippslands lush scenery by traversing one of the many walking or cycling trails within national parks or along the coast.

Surfing - Gippsland

Watersports

Enjoy world class surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling. Try canoeing or kayaking on the Gippsland Lakes or tackle rapids on the Snowy or Mitchell rivers.