East gippsland wellington of gippsland plains rail trail 15 9 2 24 15 4 2 22 25 58 20 17 19 26 82 25 15 28 45 11 26 19 21 6 14 8 7 16 22 44 37 20 18 47 22 7 21 21 4 32 29 27 31 8 55 28 36 32 24 14 8 23 17 12 38 18 14 22 24 3 16 9 27 14 14 14 17 15 9 17 8 58 31 12 9 7 4 10 8 17 8 28 28 15 15 5. Gippsland also has a significant grazing industry based predominantly on beef, but also wool and prime lamb. Stretching out over 400 square kilometres, the lakes are a network of inland waterways. Visitors will enjoy hundreds of kilometres of spectacular coastline, picturesque rivers and lakes, forests and snowfields. Travel information explore gippsland with ease with helpful transport tips, recommendations for sustainable holidays and local advice from visitor information centres. This map has been compiled by spatial vision from data supplied by the. It includes the southernmost point of the australian mainland at wilsons promontory.
East gippsland waterway strategy 20142022 vii vision this strategys vision for the management of east gippsland s waterways is. Complete guide to lakes entrance fishing campermate. This publication is a revised and updated version of the monograph, a geomophological study of the gippsland lakes australian national university press, 1965, which in turn derived from the thesis, the gippsland lakes, victoria. Waterways online gippsland ports has developed an interactive mapping tool that provides maps of ports and waterways under management by gippsland ports.
Whether you are local or not, find out whats to see and do in gippsland australia from bushwalking, cycling, lawn bowls, restaurants, wineries, fishing and camping sites, cottages, waterfront cabins, and everything you need for your dream holiday. Archived from the original pdf on 24 february 2014. East gippsland s rivers, estuaries and wetlands are valued and wellmanaged, so that communities can enjoy the current and future benefits that healthy waterways provide. This unique and picturesque park consists of lakes, wetlands. Flooding could occur again in lakes entrance with similar or greater consequences including. Nature lovers, cruise boats will take you on tours to see rare dolphins, and. The lakes national park and gippsland lakes coastal park.
This will open the zones and ovelay map list for that area. The major streams that flow into the gippsland lakes originate in some of the highest terrain in southeastern australia, including areas that experience several months of snow cover. Materials presented on this website, particularly maps and territorial information, are asis and asavailable based on available data and do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the. Gippsland lakes discovery trail the gippsland lakes discovery trail gldt is a bicycle track through the colquhoun state forest, linking the east gippsland rail trail to lakes entrance. Lakes and waterways, gippsland, victoria, australia. It is a longterm strategic plan that aims to respond to the most significant challenges and opportunities that. The lakes are collectively fed by the avon, thomson, latrobe, mitchell, nicholson and tambo rivers. The gippsland lakes 9 10 great reasons to explore the gippsland lakes 01 dine at one o f our many restaurants or enjoy a topnotch drop from an awardwinning winery. Gippsland lakes discovery trail forest fire management victoria. The gldt provides visitors with the opportunity to ride from bairnsdale to lakes entrance 65km, full day oneway. The gippsland lakes are a network of lakes, marshes and lagoons in east gippsland, victoria, australia covering an area of about 354 square kilometres 7 sq mi.
A tear and water resistant map, it provides depth in metres and a fish species key as well as standard map key information. This stabilised the water level, made a harbour for fishing boats and opened the lakes to shipping. The gippsland lakes provide a major hub for tourism, particularly for recreational boating and fishing enthusiasts. The tranquil gippsland lakes system is the ultimate playground for all. It is the largest estuarine lagoon system in australia covering an area of 61,150 ha. The dairy industry in gippsland produces 21% of australias milk, with a large dairyprocessing sector within the region.
It covers an area of 41,556 square kilometres 16,045 sq mi, and lies to the east of the eastern suburbs of greater melbourne, to the north of bass strait, to the west of the tasman sea, to the south of the blackallan line that marks part of the victoriannew south wales border, and to the. This entrance needs to be dredged regularly, or the same process that created the gippsland lakes would maker the entrance too shallow for ships to pass through. This flooding closed roads and inundated properties in lakes entrance. Gippsland lakes and hinterland landscape priority area location the gippsland lakes and hinterland landscape priority area is characterised by the iconic gippsland lakes and wetlands ramsar site.
East gippsland maps to open a detailed map of the area you are interested in, position your cursor over and select the relevant grid area number on the index map below. Gippsland lakes national park is one of the jointly managed parks within gippsland. The gippsland lakes is map 8, and includes the mitchell river, nicholson river, tambo river and mclennans strait. Lakes entrance souvenirs rsl glenara motel y ers back es kalimna hotel iters e mmm truffles crepe kitchen m airfield km a a b b c c d d e e 1 1 2 3 3. The gippsland lakes discovery trail gldt is a bicycle track through the colquhoun. A tear and water resistant map, it provides depth in metres and a fish species key as well as standard map. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Tour genoa to victoria high country including alpine national park, falls creek and hotham heights. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in. East gippsland shire, east gippsland shire, victoria population 37,186 an accurate suburb map for east gippsland shire and surrounding areas is available in profile. It covers one fifth of the states area with the largest proportion of crown land. Gippsland regional plan 20152020 the gippsland regional plan grp is a longterm strategic plan for improving economic, social and environmental. C in february and a mean annual rainfall 1911 40 of 669 millimetres, evenly distributed through the year.
It is bordered to the west by western port bay, to the south by bass strait, to the north by the great dividing range and to the east by the new south wales border. The climate of east gippsland is mild and maritime. Lake hume electoral division of nichollsgippsland 0 50 km. The waterway boating maps listed on this page detail the local vessel operating and zoning rules for victorian waterways. East gippsland enlargement 1 map to open a detailed map of the area you are interested in, position your cursor over and select the relevant grid area number on the index map below.
This map has been compiled by spatial vision from data supplied by the australian electoral commission, department of environment, land, water and planning, psma and geoscience australia. Gippsland is a rural region of victoria, australia, located in the southeastern part of that state. This extensive and diverse geographical area is renowned for its natural beauty. The avon, forms an important part of the latrobe subcatchment, draining the south eastern slopes of the great dividing range, to form the gippsland lakes. The gemorphology of the gippsland lakes region vro.
Skipper the lakes on a chartered yacht or cruiser, hit the water on skis, with paddles, or simply dip a toe in. Gippsland lakes coastal park visitor guide parks victoria. Gippsland lakes lakes entrance 2020 all you need to. A group of coastal lagoons and marshes fed by river systems and subject to regular flooding. Lakes entrance souvenirs rsl glenara motel y ers back es kalimna hotel iters e mmm truffles crepe kitchen m airfield km a a b b c c d d e e 1 1 2 3 3 au clickonthe weblink below to log on logontoseedetailed touring and holiday maps, information and to purchase maps and guides. View map lakes entrance map pdf view map lakes entrance boating guide pdf. The gippsland region stretches from melbournes eastern outskirts all the way to the state border with new south wales in victorias far east. The largest of the lakes are lake wellington gunai language. Meteorological records from bairnsdale table 1, a station typical of the gippsland lakes region, show a range of mean temperature from 8. Remains of old cuttings, including rail and sleepers. East gippsland wellington of gippsland plains rail trail 15 9 2 24 15 4 2 22 25 58 20 17 19 26 82 25 15 28 45 11 26 19 21 6 14 8 7 16 22 44 37 20 18 47 22 7 21 21 4 32 29 27 31 8 55 28 36 32 24 14 8 23 17 12 38 18 14 22 24 3 16 9 27 14 14 14 17 15 9 17 8 58 31 12 9 7 4 10 8 17 8 28 28 15 15 5 23 37. Lakes entrance cre s lakes caravilla caravan park footbridge mini golf m airfield km a a b b c c d d e e 1 1 2 3 3 au clickonthe weblink below to log on logontoseedetailed touring and holiday maps, information and to purchase maps and guides. Gippsland lakes boating guide 2014 lake wellington to paynesville.
Gippsland lakes the largest network of inland waterways in australia, the spectacular gippsland lakes are ideal for aquatic adventures and ardent relaxing. Situated on the edge of the gippsland lakes and the bass strait, lakes entrance is a mecca for australian anglers, renowned for its great fishing all year round. Indicative map of foreshore and waterway managers 23 figure 8. It is bordered to the west by western port bay, to the south by bass strait, to the north by the great dividing range. See map 4 for more detail bush nursing centre cann river basin creek fall river craigie river ne the quarry the blue pools disused mine newtons crossing national little river gorge lookout. These lakes are collectively fed by the avon, thomson, latrobe, mitchell, nicholson and tambo rivers. Paynesville map jetty v8 east gippsland shire council. Due to the flooding, in 2011, gippsland lakes were experiencing bioluminescence. Map indicating areas for hazard assessment and adaptation planning based on coastal instability and low lying areas 28 list of tables. The lakes network can be explored by cruise, water taxi, or boat and kayak hire. The gippsland lakes catchment displays a wide array of topography and slope morphology.
Disclaimer this publication may be of assistance to you but the state of victoria and the east gippsland. The health of the lakes is critical to the sustainability of the gippsland region. The avon river is a perennial river of the west gippsland catchment, located in the west gippsland region, of the australian state of victoria. These maps include information overlays on vessel operating and zoning regulations vozr, aids to navigations, on water facilities, artificial fishing reefs, berth and mooring locations, and. The gippsland lakes are one of victorias most important natural assets. Plate 22 beach accretion, east shore of lake wellington ecf bird the predominant pattern of longshore drifting in the gippsland lakes is from west to east in response to waves and currents generated by the prevailing westerly winds. Gippsland lakes fishing map 8 afn maps books travel. State wildlife reserves, crown land reserves, coastal park, national park. This trail provides a link from the east gippsland rail trail and lakes entrance lovely bush trail that follows an old tramway following the mississippi ck.
Gippsland gippsland is the southeastern region of victoria, australia. Gippsland lakes sustainable boating plan 20162018 1 executive summary the gippsland lakes is australia s largest estuarine waterway, valued for its internationallysignificant environmental qualities, as a boating, fishing and tourism destination, and for the lifestyle, cultural attachment and recreational activities enjoyed by the community. The gippsland lakes are recognised internationally as a ramsar site for their very significant environmental values. Name and boundary of electoral division adjoining electoral divisions names and boundaries of local government areas 2016 gippsland july 2018 map of the federal. Egcma 2017 east gippsland floodplain management strategy, east gippsland catchment management authority, bairnsdale. Map 1 gippsland boating coastal action plan area 6. Regional adaptation snapshot gippsland the gippsland region is in victorias southeast, reaching from port phillip island and warragul through the latrobe valley and beyond, to east gippsland and the new south wales border. The lakes system, considered the largest inland lakes in australia consist of three magnificent lakes lake wellington, lake victoria and lake king. Lakes entrance has the largest commercial fishing fleet in victoria. Gippsland lakes lakes entrance 2020 all you need to know. Lakes entrance cre s lakes caravilla caravan park footbridge mini golf m airfield km a a b b c c d d e e 1 1 2 3 3. The gippsland lakes is of high social, economic, environmental and cultural value and is a major drawcard for tourists. From casting off the esplanades many jetties to travelling across the bar to six mile reef, lakes entrance is a fishing wonderland that should be on any anglers bucket list. Gippsland coastal region indicative map of current boating hierarchy of facilities from the gippsland boating coastal action plan 20 19 figure 7.
Gippsland lakes coastal park webpage at parks victoria website. The gippsland lakes boating guide updated as at august 2014 details the channels of the gippsland lakes. Map of gippsland victoria places to visit, location of sale, stratford. East gippsland map online maps to view pdf files below, you will need adobe acrobat reader.
Shoreline geomorphology and fringing vegetation of the. The lakes national park the lakes national park is a peaceful bushland retreat in the gippsland lakes, fringed by the waters of lake victoria and lake reeve. It is part of a series of maps that look at prominent fishing areas around victoria. Gippsland lakes discovery trail no petrol before delegate, 110km or orbost, 175km.
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