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Date ideas in Lakes Entrance
7 date ideas around Lakes Entrance, from a lunch cruise to Wyanga Park and an island-hop by kayak to Buchan Caves, Sardine in Paynesville and the water's edge at Metung. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 1 are free.
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Food and drink: 3 date ideas in Lakes Entrance
LAKES ENTRANCE
Mexican night at Wyanga Park Winery
On Friday and Saturday evenings the winery on the North Arm swaps lunch for a Mexican dinner menu. Pair it with the winery's own wines in its rustic bush setting.
When Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm; wine tasting daily from 10am
Cost Pay per dish and glass
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Paynesville's waterfront. Photo: Phanton · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗
PAYNESVILLE
Seafood dinner at Sardine, Paynesville
Sardine has held a hat in The Age Good Food Guide every year since 2019, with a menu that changes with the season and leans on seafood. Share small plates, or let the kitchen send out its tasting menu.
When Dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm; Saturday lunch 12pm to 2pm
Cost A la carte, or a sample tasting menu at $110 per person; 10% surcharge on Sundays
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Metung wharf, beside the hotel. Photo: John O'Neill · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
METUNG
Lunch on the water's edge at the Metung Hotel
The Metung Hotel's bistro sits right on the lake, serving local seafood and regional beef. Order a cocktail or a Victorian wine and settle in by the water.
When Lunch daily 12pm to 2pm; dinner 6pm to 8pm
Cost Pay per dish
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
For couples: 2 date ideas in Lakes Entrance
Inside Buchan Caves. Photo: Shinzztv · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BUCHAN
Underground at Buchan Caves
A guided tour takes you into Fairy Cave and Royal Cave, past calcite-rimmed pools, stalactites and stalagmites. Both caves are lit and paved, and stay a cool 17 degrees even in summer.
When Tours daily except Christmas Day; book online 24 hours ahead and arrive 30 to 45 minutes early
Cost Tickets sold through the Parks Victoria booking page
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
NUNGURNER
Gardens and lake views at Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Nyerimilang's 180 hectares hold a historic homestead, gardens, lawns and bush tracks above the lakes. When volunteers are in, they show you through the homestead.
When Park open seven days; homestead open when volunteers are rostered
Cost Free entry (donations welcome)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
On the water: 2 date ideas in Lakes Entrance
LAKES ENTRANCE
Lunch cruise up the North Arm to Wyanga Park Winery
Board at the Post Office Jetty and cruise past the Entrance and up the North Arm to Wyanga Park, a family winery since 1970. Lunch from the restaurant menu, a cheese board, a full tasting and a glass of wine are all included before the boat brings you back.
When Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11am to 3pm
Cost Adults $120
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The view over the lakes from Kalimna. Photo: Stephen Digby · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KALIMNA
Island-hop by kayak from Kalimna Jetty
A local guide leads you out by kayak from Kalimna Jetty to land on Nyerimilang, Fraser and Rigby Islands. Watch for wildlife on the way, with snacks provided.
When Book at least a day ahead; allow three hours
Cost $115 per person (minimum two guests)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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