Lakes Entrance – a foodies delight, but forget about the sex

Author: Darren Stones
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Lakes Entrance – a foodies delight, but forget about the sex

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By Darren Stones

Lakes Entrance in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia is one of those places that should not be bypassed. As a regular visitor to the Sapphire Coast region in New South Wales, more often than not I travel from Melbourne and stay overnight at Lakes Entrance en route to Eden or Merimbula. It’s possible to bypass this popular coastal resort town by leaving Highway No. 1 at Bairnsdale and journeying via Bruthen.

My recent visit to Lakes, as it’s affectionately known, was an eye-opener. The town’s iconic timber footbridge, that crosses the Cunningham Arm to the Southern Ocean, is being demolished and replaced with a brand spanking new concrete structure. It’s an exciting development and one which is sure to change the look of the gorgeous Lakes Entrance landscape.

Paddleboats open for business
Photo: Darren Stones

Paddle boats can be hired at Lakes, and recently I witnessed some not so savvy tourists hiring recreational water craft. One bloke, dressed in very swish trousers and shirt, jumped into a paddle ski which was half-filled with water. To say the onlookers were pissing their pants with laughter would be an understatement. Alas, the smartly dressed bloke soldiered on like a trooper and paddled his way out to the never never after figuring out how to use the implements he’d hired.

What’s so bloody funny huh?
Photo: Darren Stones

Bronwyn and I meandered over the sand hill to discover a bloke searching for lost stuff in the trampled sand. Using a rather sophisticated metal detector, he seemed intent on finding a gold nugget the size of a small car. Suffice to say, I hung around for a while in case he needed a hand to carry it back to his hatchback. Bronwyn, being a keen fossicker herself, decided to stick around, too, and sweet talk the bloke. Not that we were wanting in on the action in case he found something out of the norm, but all bases were being covered in case he passed out with shock. Anyway, we bombed out – as you’d expect.

Paddle boats for hire
Photo: Darren Stones

From there we ventured off for some grub. The Lakes Entrance Bowls Club puts on a fair spread for those seeking more than 64 meal options, so we went the whole hog and dined in style. Prawns, booze and bread rolls – just for starters. After all that we got to the mains. We scoffed them off and then waddled our way to the lounge to let our stomachs recover – which they eventually did about an hour or so later.

After a delightful chat about this, that, and the other, we headed back to the Sand Bar Motel and did you know what. Yep, we watched TV until the wee hours.

Recreation:
Lakes Entrance Paddleboats
Phone: 03 5155 2753
Mobile: 0419 552 753
http://lakes-entrance.com/paddleboats/index.htm

Dining:
Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
Cnr Rowe & Bulmer Street
Lakes Entrance, Victoria 3909
Phone: 03 5155 3578.
www.lakesbowls.com.au

Accommodation:
Sand Bar Motel
637 Esplanade
Lakes Entrance, Victoria 3909
Phone: 03 5155 2567
www.sandbarmotel.com

Vicki Ferrari

Humourous and very interesting piece Darren! And what a catchy title!!! :)))
Darren Stones replied

I suspected foodies would be attracted to reading this. Thanks, Vicki. :)
EarthGipsy

Fun in the sun, but when the moonshines ~ sounds like you should have gone to Tenterfield ~ lol!

Seriously though ~ fun article. Colourful, happy pics ~ you’ve convinced me to stop in and check it out on my way south.
Darren Stones replied

Think we were worn out from laughing too much at the not so savvy tourist. Ah well, there’s always next time. Cheers, Sonia, and glad it tickled your fancy. :-)
Ricky Pfeiffer

I liked it! Makes me want a seafood basket damn it; Great work Darren, fun and informative.

Ricky. Now where is the waiter?
Darren Stones replied

Seafood heaven in Lakes Entrance, Ricky, and the best place for seafood baskets. I’m sure the waiter will be happy to oblige – try a dry white to wash down the prawns. Cheers.
ShaneBooth

Well I’II be there this weekend, and I know damm sure there won’t be sex.
Darren Stones replied

The Sand Bar Motel has an indoor spa, just in case you get a little frisky. However, there’s Austar TV with sports channels to watch. Enjoy. :)
Rosemaree

Welll written Daz and some great images to support it. It certainly is a beautiful place to visit.
Darren Stones replied

Glad you enjoyed, Rosemaree. Thank you.
Katrina De'Vries

I’m in the process of planning a trip back to Australia. This looks like just the spot to bring the kids too. Thanks for showcasing it so well Darren!
Darren Stones replied

Another food lover? :) You’ll love Australia, Katrina. It’s the best country in the world.
Dennis Gay

Good work my good man. It held my interet until the very last full stop.
GB
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Samantha Cole-...

Hey this is going to be near my new home town in a year or so! Jim and I and the kids are looking to move down this way end of next year! Can’t wait! Country living at it’s best!!!!
Samantha Cole-...

BTW we are looking to move to Sarsfield which is in between Bairnsdale and Bruthen!
Katrina De'Vries

I do love Australia. We actually hope to move there soon.
LeanneNelson

Sounds like a fun couple of days. It pays to stop and smell the roses (so to speak) sometimes. Always something new to discover. I can’t imagine Lakes without the wooden bridge. Good excuse for another visit – to check out the new one.