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Boat OperatorsThere is no doubt that to enjoy the Gippsland Lakes you must at least get out on the water.If you do not own a boat, a number of other options are available to you in Paynesville and surrounding areas. When you book your accommodation with Gippsland Lakes Escapes, we can provide you with more information so that your holiday can be complemented with an on water experience!
GIPPSLAND LAKES HIRE BOATS
1/2 DAY 4 Hours $95 FULL DAY 8 Hours $140 phone: 51 56 0432
SEQUESTER" - for Bareboat or Skippered Charters Come and sail the magnificent Gippsland Lakes on Sequester,a Hunter 33.5. This beautiful yacht will allow you to experience the real delights of the Lakes system, from 2 hours to whole day charter.If you would like to learn to sail, then the highly qualified skipper will be able to teach you all aspects of sailing. Of course if staying on board and sailing the lakes yourself is preferred, then the Sequester is perfectly laid out with 2 double cabins, one a v-berth in the bow and the other aft, a convertible double dinette and single berth. With an enclosed head & hot water showers, all the creature comforts are included.Why not book the boat for one or two days with your Gippsland Lakes Escapes property, and have your boat sitting at your private jetty for the duration of your stay. Day charter have a 6 person maximum, and the stay on board charters are perfect for 2-6. - Click here for more details and booking enquiry
MV Riptide - Fast ChartersThis is the way for fast trips across the lakes. Riptide is licensed to carry 12 passengers. Based in Paynesville it can transport passengers quickly to various locations around the lakes such as to Loch Sport, or Metung for lunch at the pub or to numerous locations around the lakes for a picnic or walks and then be picked up later to be whisked back to your accommodation in Paynesville.
Sail Safari - on board CalypsoIf you want to learn how sail or if you just want a great day out with a skipper showing you all the best spots on the Lakes, then Calypso is the yacht for you. Licensed to carry up to 11 passengers you can explore by the hour, half day or full day. Cruises round the canals, or great out of the way spots like Sperm Whale Head, Rotamah Island and more can be visited. Your qualified skipper has all the knowledge you need. Calypso
Sail Safari - on board CalypsoIf you want to learn how sail or if you just want a great day out with a skipper showing you all the best spots on the Lakes, then Calypso is the yacht for you. Licensed to carry up to 11 passengers you can explore by the hour, half day or full day. Cruises round the canals, or great out of the way spots like Sperm Whale Head, Rotamah Island and more can be visited. Your qualified skipper has all the knowledge you need.
Lakes Navigation CompanyThis is a great local company that will pick-up and return to jetties with prior notice with 2 boats in service, The Corringle & The Plover. These are both skippered and will take tourists to most places within the Lakes. The company will take you to the 90 Mile Beach and return for you at the end of the day, or you can relax with a tour around Paynesville and the canals, around Raymond Island or visit Sperm Whale Head and the Lakes National Park. Any trip is possible! Available for private and group bookings for up to 70 passengers using both boats. Full day - Half day and 1 hour cruises.
Bull's CruisersBased in Paynesville this company has a fleet of self contained cruisers specialise in extended boat hire for those wanting to cruise the lakes.
Further afield Capricorn Gypsy CruisesSailing around the Gippsland Lakes on this beautiful boat will certainly make your holiday.A day trip could get you to all the special spots around the Lakes, or just to Metung for lunch... the choice is yours. Gippsland Lakes Escapes guests have a unique benefit of pick up in Paynesville (subject to conditions). The boat specialises in large groups and can take up to 28 passengers. Overnight trips with stay on board facilities. Peels Tourist CruisesOperating out of Lakes Entrance, a number of cruise options and time frames are available.A luncheon cruise from Lakes Entrance to Metung is a favourite. Spray cruisesLet Historic Ketch "Spray" take you back in time, on a number of fantastic cruises around the lakes. BYO lunch, and let the Spray take you to the Lakes many secrets. Spray is located in Metung, but can be arranged to pick up in Paynesville. Capricorn Gypsy Spray
Further afield
Capricorn Gypsy CruisesSailing around the Gippsland Lakes on this beautiful boat will certainly make your holiday.A day trip could get you to all the special spots around the Lakes, or just to Metung for lunch... the choice is yours. Gippsland Lakes Escapes guests have a unique benefit of pick up in Paynesville (subject to conditions). The boat specialises in large groups and can take up to 28 passengers. Overnight trips with stay on board facilities.
Peels Tourist CruisesOperating out of Lakes Entrance, a number of cruise options and time frames are available.A luncheon cruise from Lakes Entrance to Metung is a favourite.
Spray cruisesLet Historic Ketch "Spray" take you back in time, on a number of fantastic cruises around the lakes. BYO lunch, and let the Spray take you to the Lakes many secrets. Spray is located in Metung, but can be arranged to pick up in Paynesville.
Capricorn Gypsy
Spray
RubeenaThis is a unique cruise on beautiful Lakes Tyers, just east of Lakes Entrance.The Rubeena is an historical boat with a great skipper and informative tour. The different tours are all great!Take a tour through nature’s gem of the east, in a vessel charmed with history! Rubeena Wallagaraugh River Wilderness CruiseMallacoota is a little further away, so if you are planning a big day out from Paynesville, travelling on this cruise through the wilderness is really different. The boat "Discovery" will launch you into the realm of the wild birds, especially the infamous sea eagle of the area. Discovery
RubeenaThis is a unique cruise on beautiful Lakes Tyers, just east of Lakes Entrance.The Rubeena is an historical boat with a great skipper and informative tour. The different tours are all great!Take a tour through nature’s gem of the east, in a vessel charmed with history!
Rubeena
Wallagaraugh River Wilderness CruiseMallacoota is a little further away, so if you are planning a big day out from Paynesville, travelling on this cruise through the wilderness is really different. The boat "Discovery" will launch you into the realm of the wild birds, especially the infamous sea eagle of the area.
Discovery
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