East Gippsland & The Wilderness CoastThings to do

Things to do in East Gippsland & The Wilderness Coast

  1. Wilderness Coast Ocean Charters

    Runs day trips to Gabo Island ($60, minimum eight, $60 each way if you stay overnight) and may run trips down the coast to view the seal colony off Wingan Inlet if there's enough demand.

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  2. MV Loch-Ard

    Runs several inlet cruises from the Main Wharf, with wildlife spotting and a twilight cruise.

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  3. Lucy's

    Lucy's is popular for the delicious and great-value homemade rice noodles with chicken, prawn or abalone, as well as dumplings.

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  4. Mallacoota Hotel Motel

    The pub bistro provides hearty meals on its varied menu, with reliable favourites like chicken Kiev and vegetable risotto. Bands play at the pub regularly in the summer.

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  5. Mallacoota Hire Boats

    Hire boats from Mallacoota Hire Boats for $55 for two hours and $15 per extra hour. They also rent fishing rods for $10.

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  6. Tide Restaurant & Bar

    Tide serves quality seafood from its prime lakeside position. Dine on the deck and arrive early for happy hour drinks from 5pm.

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  7. Croajingolong Cafe

    Overlooking the inlet, this is the place to spread out the newspaper over a coffee, baguette or pancake breakfast.

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  8. Mallacoota Air Services

    Mallacoota Air Services also provide access to Gabo island.

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  10. Porkie Bess

    A 1940s wooden boat offering fishing trips and cruises around the lakes, and ferry services for hikers ($20 per person, minimum four). Departs Karbeethong Jetty.

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  11. Mallacoota Hotel

    The local pub bistro serves hearty meals from its varied menu, with reliable favourites like chicken parmagiana and Gippsland steak. Bands play regularly in the summer. There's a good-value motel attached.

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