The 3 Best Lakes Entrance Caravan Parks

It’s all about location when choosing the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks. A hugely popular destination during the summer season in Victoria (December until the end of February), this coastal town swells with visitors keen to enjoy long summer days at the beach and to explore the Gippsland Lakes, a vast system of inland waterways.

Drone shot of Lakes Entrance beaches and Gippsland Lakes waterways. Photo Credit: NRMA Eastern Beach Holiday Park

Whether you’re travelling with a group of friends, as a couple, or with children, everybody wants to stay in a prime location to enjoy the best of what Lakes Entrance has to offer. There are two stunning beaches here. One is called Eastern Beach (my favourite of the two). The other is Lakes Entrance Main Beach, also known as Ninety Mile beach. Naturally, most visitors want to reserve a site at a caravan park that gives them easy access to at least one of these beaches. 

If you search for the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks online, you will see a broad range of caravan parks listed in this small town. I’ve been visiting ‘Lakes’ for the summer holidays with my family for as long as I can remember; it’s like a second home for me. I’ve stayed in multiple caravan parks in Lakes Entrance over the years. Most are fine, but there is a handful that I wouldn’t recommend. I’ve listed my top three Lakes Entrance caravan park recommendations for you here. 

So, let’s get to it! I can tell you with confidence that the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks listed below will tick all of your boxes. 

NRMA Eastern Beach Holiday Park

This park is my favourite of the three Lakes Entrance caravan parks I’ve recommended here. NRMA Holiday Park is a stone’s throw from Eastern beach, the ideal location. You can set up camp here on one of their unpowered or powered sites, or choose from a range of on-site cabins & villas that can sleep up to 8 people. 

Villas for rent at one of the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks to spend your holidays. Photo Credit: NRMA Parks and Resorts

There are some fantastic facilities at this park, including a pool, a games room, a playground and a huge jumping pillow for the kids. This is one of the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks to stay for sure. I’d suggest making reservations here well in advance. During holiday periods such as Christmas and Easter time, this park books out quickly.

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Address: 42 Eastern Beach Rd, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909

Koonwarra Family Holiday Park

This one makes it into our list of the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks because of its location and facilities. This is a popular park for pet owners too. It has a pet-friendly policy for guests staying on the powered sites during the quieter months or at the manager’s discretion. 

Koonwarra Family Holiday Park has a very convenient location. The centre of town is less than a 10-minute walk from restaurants, shops, parks, and attractions. The footbridge to walk across to the beautiful 90 Mile Beach is here too. This stunning stretch of surf beach is where the Gippsland Lakes meets the ocean. 

In terms of facilities, the park has a lot to offer. Let’s start with the large swimming pool surrounded by green grass and shady palm trees, the perfect spot to relax on your holiday. 

Koonwarra Holiday Park – In our Top 3 best Lakes Entrance caravan parks

There’s a kid’s playground and games room to keep the kids entertained, a couple of shared camp kitchens on-site, laundry facilities, and even a designated fish cleaning area. A bonus for keen fishermen staying in this park is they have storage room available for boats, due to the several acres of land that the park occupies.

Koonwarra Family Holiday Park offers visitors a range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets and personal requirements. In addition to offering spacious grassy powered campsites, they’ve got some very comfortable luxury villas and cabins for rent too.

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Address: 687 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909

North Arm Tourist Park

Located along Marine Parade, on the beautiful North Arm of Lakes Entrance, this is a fantastic park to base yourself. This quiet park is especially convenient for those who wish to be near the boat launching ramp too, it’s just down the road. Alternatively, the park has a private jetty for mooring your boat, very convenient indeed.

The park is near to shops, restaurants, and town attractions, an ideal location to explore the waterways of the Gippsland Lakes and 90 Mile Beach (the footbridge to the beach is around 10-15 minutes walk). 

The North Arm Tourist Park offers spacious, grass-covered powered sites and they’ve got some pet-friendly sites available close to the water. 

Large powered & grassy sites at North Arm Tourist Park. The best Lakes Entrance caravan parks will offer this fantastic option for visitors. Photo Credit: northarmpark.com

The amenities are clean here, plus the well-equipped camp kitchen with free gas BBQs is a fantastic addition. The swimming pool is perfect on those super hot days too. 

The North Arm Tourist Park ticks all the boxes for one of the best Lakes Entrance caravan parks to spend your holiday. Check out their website for more information.

Address: 76 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909 

Best Lakes Entrance Accommodation

Not the camping type? Is hotel accommodation more your style than staying in one of the Lakes Entrance caravan parks I mentioned? No problem, there are some fantastic hotels in Lakes Entrance to suit every budget. See my recommendations below.

BUDGET HOTEL – The Esplanade Motel

Located in the heart of Lakes Entrance and offering free on-site parking for guests, this is a comfortable place to stay for budget-conscious travellers.

Rooms are at ground level offering en suite bathroom, air-conditioning, small refrigerator, toaster, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, and hairdryer.

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MID RANGE HOTEL – Coastal Waters Motor Inn

Situated on the Lake Entrance waterfront, this property features rooms with views of tropical gardens, a solar-heated pool, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms come complete with a Smart TV, air-conditioning, minibar, and kettle. There’s an option to treat yourself and reserve a room with a spa bath included. The property also offers free car and boat parking.

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LUXURY HOTEL – The Esplanade Resort & Spa

Perfectly located in the centre of Lakes Entrance, The Esplanade Resort & Spa is our top pick to enjoy a very comfortable stay in town. The large indoor heated swimming pool and the jacuzzi is a standout favourite with past guests.

Free private parking facilities are included in the room rate too. You can choose from either fully self-contained apartments (perfect for families) or hotel-style accommodation. Don’t miss dining at the restaurant on-site – guaranteed a memorable experience.

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Views of the Gippsland Lakes waterways, just before you enter the town.

As I mentioned earlier, Lakes Entrance is a bustling place for Australian holidaymakers and International visitors alike. It’s a popular destination for visitors from Melbourne (drive time approximately 4 hours) and other coastal towns in NSW.

Remember to book Lakes Entrance caravan parks early to avoid missing out. Don’t miss my recommendations on the best 5 restaurants in town. I really hope you enjoy your visit to the coastal town of Lakes Entrance.

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