LAKES-EXPLORER Sea-Safari & Water-Taxi
Lakes Entrance: 4 passenger ferry
Opening at 07:00
Testimonials
7 months ago
- Kiran SHad a good experience with family, not too expensive too.
2 years ago
- Tkm pA must do and Best Cruise to go around lakes. Peter is very knowledgeable and explains everything from lake systems to bird life and sea mammals. It was a great and valuable time we spent on this cruise and everyone in the family enjoyed including my 8 year old . Thanks Peter !!!
2 years ago
- kathryn fAbsolutely wonderful! Great knowledge and lovely skipper. Saw lots of local wildlife . Must do in lakes entrance.
DEPARTS from various locations
DECEMBER 2019: UPDATE.
No Water-Taxi & No Tours:
Dec 9 - 14 & Dec 23 - 25 (incl).
No Tours: Dec 23 2019 - 11 Jan 2020 (incl).
1 Hour Sea-Safaris (Boat-Tours): $20pp. Available between 9am - 7pm. Only if weather is suitable.
Fur Seals are often seen near Ocean Entrance.
Generally not available Monday or Tuesday mornings due to assistance with Shore-bird Research projects....
$20pp OCEAN ENTRANCE Sea-Safari:
Lakes Entrance Harbour & Ocean Entrance (1 hour) tours when weather is suitable.
Booking essential. Min. 2 ($40) = Max. 4 persons ($60). Longer 2 hour tours available: POA.
Pickup either Post Office Jetty, Myers Street Jetty or as required.
For WATER-TAXI and Boat Tours availability and departure times: Phone or SMS 04585 11438 or visit www.visiteastgippsland.com.au > tours
WATER-TAXI:
Operates around Lakes Entrance, Metung or Lake Tyers as required. From $10pp (Min. 2 persons). Fee structure listed below. Min. 2 = Max. 4 persons.
Water-Taxi service is a transfer between 2 locations.... similar to a car taxi (4 passengers). Operating since 2007.
OPERATIONAL HOURS: 7am-9pm.
Pickup points include Post Office Jetty, Myers Street Jetty, North Arm Boat-Ramp and Skate-Ramp Boat-Ramp or as required....
Designed for access to remote beaches, jetties and houses, also bushwalkers and photographers looking for unique locations.
Details and fee structure below. Preferred payment: Cash on board.
Option for payments via SQUARE (Mobile Phone Credit Card transfer) or invoice.
Please check in advance via 0458511438 (or SMS) or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au to see if service is running.
WATER-TAXI destinations and fees:
Fee per trip (not per person).
LAKES ENTRANCE (various pick-up points) to Ocean Entrance: $20 for 2 persons ($10pp each way). Also walk “one-way” option.
LAKES ENTRANCE to:
• Kalimna Jetty,
• North Arm Jetties,
• Rigby Island,
• Nyerimilang Homestead Jetty,
• West Entrance
• Fraser Island (Guests only) Retreat
• Barrier Landing.
$30 for 2 persons ($15pp): $35 for 3 persons ($12pp). $40 for 4 persons ($10pp): per trip each way.
Lakes Entrance to Wyanga Winery Jetty. Min. 2 Persons; $40 for 2 persons, $45 for 3 persons.
Lakes Entrance to Nungurner Jetty. From $60 per trip each way.
Lakes Entrance to Metung Jetty/Hotel. $80 per trip each way.
Night service:
Service closes at 9pm (Summer); 6pm (Winter); 7pm (Autumn & Spring).
Discount for multiple trips on same day. Subject to suitable weather and availability....
PRIVATE CHARTER: For up to 4 passengers.
$70 per operating hour, $30 per standby hour. Approx. $200-$250 per half day. $300-$400 for full day.
$70 per operating hour, $30 per standby hour. Approx. $200-$250 per half day. $300-$400 for full day.
Available at Lakes Entrance, Metung, Paynesville, Bairnsdale, Boole Poole, Lake Tyers, Nowa Nowa and major rivers. Transport to departure destination via waterway or our trailer. Price On Application (Departure point, time of day, total time....). Subject to suitable weather.
SEA-SAFARI wildlife eco-tours:
Departs when wildlife viewing opportunities are suitable....
Guided Wildlife (Boat) Eco-Tours, known as Sea-Safaris are available on the Gippsland Lakes and Lake Tyers.
Example: 1 Hour Ocean Entrance Sea-Safari: $20 per person.
Operating since 2007. These unique tours for up to 4 persons are designed for the interests of the group. Special focus on Shorebirds as part of a Citizen Science project. The departure time, points of interest and length of tour are to suit the group.....
Binoculars and bird guide books on-board.
Minimum age for remote Sea-Safaris is 10 years old.
$70 per hour: group of up to 4 persons.
Subject to suitable weather and availability...
LAKE TYERS: 2 hour Sea-Safaris (Wildlife Eco-Tours on the water). 2 hour = $35 per person. Book at least 3 days in advance.
Booking & Fees:
To organise suitable departure time contact Skipper Pete on 04585 11438 (SMS) or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au
Availability: www.visiteastgippsland.com.au
Pay cash on board (preferred). Option to use SQUARE (Mobile Phone Credit Card Transfer) on board. Invoice by prior arrangement. Please book ahead via SMS 0458511438.
Pay cash on board (preferred). Option to use SQUARE (Mobile Phone Credit Card Transfer) on board. Invoice by prior arrangement. Please book ahead via SMS 0458511438.
Wildlife:
The Gippsland Lakes attracts a wide range of wildlife including.... Burranun Dolphins, Australian (Long-nosed) Fur Seals, Hog Deer, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Pelicans, King-fishers, Spoon-bills, Sea-Eagles, Egrets, Herons, Cormorants, Lapwings, Terns (Caspian, Crested, Fairy & Little), Coots, Ducks, Grebe, Hooded Plovers and others.....
We conform to all Government regulations for viewing of wildlife. We are a Licensed Tour Operator (Parks Victoria DELWP) and active members of Wildlife Tourism Australia and Birdlife Australia.
Skipper Pete:
Owner/Operator, Commercial Coxswain, Certified Eco-Guide (Eco-Tourism Australia), Licensed Tour Operator - DELWP Parks Victoria, former National Park Ranger (land and marine), qualified Tour Guide, WWC Card, qualified Cartographer, member of Birdlife Australia, member of Wildlife Tourism Australia.
Lakes-Explorer: UVI 446091 (AMSA)
2016 Polycraft 5 metre built to commercial standard. AMSA Survey 2E (NS). Max. 4 passengers. Mercury 90 Sea-Pro (2018). Cruise in main lakes at 37kph (20knots). Maximum speed in harbour is 10kph (5knots). Some weather protection. Stormy-Sea/Marlin weatherproof PFDs supplied. No toilet on-board however public toilets are often near jetties. Vessel trailable to various locations.
AWARD WINNER: Lakes-Explorer won the 2018 East Gippsland Business Award for best Marine based business.
For your safety:
Water-Taxi services and Sea-Safaris are often to remote locations that do not have vehicle access. Please bring suitable clothing, footwear, water and any medical requirements. First Aid kit on vessel. Most areas are covered by Telstra Mobile Phone Network. The Skipper has the right to change or cancel an activity at any time.
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| Tue: | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wed: | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thu: | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Fri: | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sat: | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sun: | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
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