Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com)
Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com)
Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com) is a region in East Gippsland, Victoria, characterized by its dynamic coastal formations and diverse natural environments. This area features a unique estuarine system where Lake Tyers meets the ocean, alongside coastal heathlands, dry and damp forests, and sandy beaches. The varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking and touring cycling, with routes winding through eucalypt forests and along the coastline.
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165
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50.6km
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:05
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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67.1km
05:15
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com) provides opportunities for hiking and touring cycling. The region's diverse landscapes include coastal trails, clifftop tracks, eucalypt forests, and warm-temperate rainforest gullies.
Hiking trails vary from gentle coastal paths with ocean views to more challenging clifftop tracks through tea-tree and banksia forests. Routes also lead through tall eucalypt forests and rainforest gullies, catering to different ability levels. For more information, consult the Hiking in Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com) guide.
Yes, the reserve features easy trails suitable for families. An example is the Lake Entrance Walking Trail – Sunset View of Lakes Entrance loop, an easy 4.2-mile (6.8 km) trail. Additional options are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes in Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com) guide.
Popular hiking routes include the Lake Entrance Walking Trail – Sunset View of Lakes Entrance loop, an easy 4.2-mile (6.8 km) trail. The moderate Sunset View of Lakes Entrance – Lakes Entrance Beach loop is 7.7 miles (12.4 km), and the Jemmie's Point loop is 2.5 miles (4.0 km).
Yes, bike trails are available for cycling. A proposed route aims to connect Lakes Entrance and Nowa Nowa, utilizing existing roads and tracks within Lake Tyers State Park. This route would be approximately 19 miles (31 km) long.
The area features dynamic coastal formations, including a sand spit that occasionally separates Lake Tyers from the ocean, creating a unique estuarine system. Lake Tyers State Park encompasses coastal heathlands, dry and damp forests, lakes, rivers, wetlands, and sandy beaches.
The rich biodiversity of the region supports various flora and fauna. Threatened species such as the powerful owl, swamp skink, and glossy black cockatoo inhabit the area.
The region holds significant cultural importance for the Gunaikurnai people, who are the traditional owners of the land. The park includes sites of Aboriginal cultural heritage, such as middens and scarred trees.
The region has more than 800 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides, including Hiking in Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com), Family-friendly hikes in Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com), Easy hikes in Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com), and Cycling in Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (Com).
Parks Victoria is the governing body for Lake Tyers State Park, which forms a significant part of this region. Information can be found on the Parks Victoria website.
The general contact number for Parks Victoria, which manages Lake Tyers State Park, is 13 1963. For inquiries related to the Lakes Entrance Recreation Reserve camp park, the number is (03) 5155 1647 or 0408 789 271.

