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Pelican, The Gippsland LakesThe Gippsland LakesMetung, The Gippsland LakesGipsy Point Lakeside ResortGipsy Point Lakeside ResortSet on the edge of an attractive inlet andsurrounded by national park, the modern,self-contained apartments of Gipsy Point LakesideResort are ideal for a relaxing stay. These spacious,yet good value, apartments are set withinlandscaped gardens and all have fully-equippedkitchens and floor-to-ceiling windows. There is asmall shop and gourmet hampers can be providedfor a special picnic. We particularly recommendthe Lakeview Apartments that come with lovelyoutdoor decks and sweeping views over the water.Walking at Wilsons PromontoryThe Gippsland LakesA beautiful network of inland waterways, theGippsland Lakes offer endless white-sand beacheslapped by placid water and gentle sea. Quietcanals and light winds make this a great place tosail, swim, canoe, kayak or fish and for the mostpart you will just have dolphins for company.The small towns of Metung and Lakes Entranceprovide good bases from which to explore theregion’s highlights, which are mainly concentratedin three coastal parks. At Gippsland Lakes CoastalPark you can cross the slim arm of dunes thatseparate the inland waterways from themagnificent oceanfront Ninety Mile Beach.Lakes National Park is home to Lake Victoriaand supports a network of bush trails, which aresurrounded by seasonal wildflowers includingorchids. The least populated of the three parks,Lake Tyers State Park, has lofty eucalypt forestsand calm waters, perfect for a day’s canoeing.The Moorings, MetungOn the shore of the Gippsland Lakes, TheMoorings is a popular resort set around apicturesque marina. Each of the 32 spaciousapartments is fully self-contained and althoughthere are different room configurations, all havea patio or balcony overlooking the water andbush-clad hills in the distance. This is a great placeto break the journey between Melbourne andSydney, but also makes a good base for thosewho wish to explore the Gippsland Lakes byboat or on foot.Wilsons PromontoryNational ParkOne of Australia’s most spectacular parks,Wilsons Promontory National Park lies on anexposed stretch of coastline near the end of theSydney to Melbourne drive. The park, a500-square-kilometre wilderness, is the mainland’ssouthernmost point and home to secludedbeaches, rocky headlands, fern gullies, forests andtranquil rivers where native animals, includingkangaroos, wombats and emus, thrive. Thenational park is a great place for hiking and hasnumerous walking tracks.Family running along the beach, The Gippsland LakesThe Moorings, Metungwww.audleytravel.com/australia l 01993 838 810 l Southeast 19