Metung - a tiny village set in the heart of Gippsland Lakes, with its history steeped in boats, fishing and gentle life styles for those seeking a special holiday.

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Metung is a maritime village of peaceful beauty, small and welcoming. Set in the heart of the Gippsland lakes, life here is still based around the water and recalls its history of boats, fishing and relaxed lifestyles

Situated on Bancroft Bay - part of the Gippsland Lakes, Australia's largest inland waters - Metung is reached via the Princes Highway from Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Turn south at Swan Reach (between Bairnsdale & Lakes Entrance) and follow the Tambo River to Metung. By car, Metung is 3½ hr from Melbourne.

Metung is popular for its fishing, boating, good food and wine. Bring your own boat, hire one or go for a cruise. Admire the wonderful wooden boats that are so much a part of this lakeside village. Drop a line in the waters around Metung and while you wait for the fish to bite!

Delight your taste buds with your own catch, or enjoy a wonderful range of seafood, and local wines bought straight from the cellar door. Dine in or enjoy one of Metung's fine restaurants or a pub meal on the waters edge as you take in the view over the bay. Indulge your every sense. Unique galleries featuring renowned artists are dotted throughout the region giving this area a cultured edge.

History of Metung

Daughter of grazier Frank Bury, Gay Halstead spent her early life in Metung, an isolated "Victoriana" village by Bancroft Bay on the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Gay published her first book, "The Story of Metung" in 1977 and since then has gone on to write and publish numerous books. CLICK HERE for more info


Metung Shopping

Metung Village Store	Located in the heart of Metung Village and directly opposite the Village Green, the Metung Village Store offers a friendly service to visitors and locals alike. The Metung Village Store is a small, friendly store that offers a whole lot more. They have everything you will need to ensure your holiday is stress free. Whether you're planning a day on the Lakes or filling the fridge in your holiday apartment, make sure you call in!	website email

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Metung Apartments and Villas

Seascape Metung	Seascape Metung offers the ultimate escape for up to three couples, with stunning panoramic 180 degree water views of Lake King and Bass Straight and situated on one acre of landscaped gardens. A home of contemporary sophistication and technology offering the guest absolute luxury in appliances and furnishings. Seascape is fully touch screen automated featuring one touch settings that operate the interior electric blinds and lighting. The open plan living area has a Wide Screen HD Plasma TV / integrated audiovisual and leather lounges. The European Kitchen has granite bench tops, Miele dishwasher, combi oven and appliances. Each of the three bedrooms has a queen bed and TV, the master bedroom has a full Ensuite and spa, with a second bathroom for the two other bedrooms. Guests can choose the wood fire or reverse cycle heating and cooling to improve comfort. Seascape offers extensive outdoor undercover entertaining and ample exterior lighting, to make the most of the magnificent sunsets.	website email

The Slipway	The Slipway is a unique lakeside complex with superb 20 square luxury villas with absolute water frontage, each with private boat pen. Each villa has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - twin spa in the master en-suite.Downstairs features include a powder room, fully equipped laundry, kitchen, open lounge and dining area, front and rear balconies off the first floor and a front courtyard.

The Moorings	The Moorings at Metung is set in the heart of Metung. Luxury 4 1/2 star resort accommodation with water views from every room. resort facilities include full size tennis court, indoor heated pool and spa, outdoor solar heated pool, BBQ areas and boat berthing.	website

Terrazas Del Lago	At the entrance to the delightful village of Metung, Terrazas Del Lago has a warm and friendly village atmosphere all of its own. Surrounded by tall gums, the elegant villas rise out of the garden setting on the hillside and look down onto Chinaman's Creek at the edge of the Gippsland Lakes. These chalet-styled holiday villas blend sympathetically with the wonderful lakeside environment and offer guests private and fully self-contained comfort with water and garden views.	website



Metung Bed and Breakfast

Clovelly House B & B	Essington Close, Metung, Victoria 3904 - tel: (03) 5156 2428	website

Metung Hotel	Located on the shores of Bancroft Bay and featuring exclusive waterfront dining on the boardwalk or in the bistro Metung Hotel has been East Gippsland's favourite watering hole for nearly 150 years.	website

Chestnut Hill Country Retreat	Award winning 4 1/2 star traditional bed & breakfast with self contained accommodation also available, designed exclusively for couples. Situated on a 5 acre chestnut grove directly overlooking the majestic Tambo river.	website


Metung Cottages

Wildwood Hmestead and Appletree Cottages	The 2 cottages overlook Bancroft Bay, Metung. Fully self-contained.with private jetty, beach, 100 acres, views,walks, birdlife, mooring, good fishing - Golf and tennis in nearby Village. Sleep 6 in Wildwood, 4 in Appletree. Very quiet. Reasonable tariff.	website





Things to do in Metung

Boating	Cruises are conducted by Bull's Marine Industries and Riviera Nautica, where sailboards, sailing dinghies and fishing gear are also available. Customers can help work their ship if they wish or just relax. Both businesses are located on Metung Road. Bull's is a shipbuilding yard long associated with boating on the lakes. Bull's (Metung Cruises) can be contacted on (03) 5156 2208 and Riviera Nautica can be reached on (03) 5156 2243.

	The Metung Regatta is held each January.

	Spray Cruises offer excusions on board the 14-metre sailing ketch 'Spray'. They depart Metung daily at 11.00 a.m.. Bookings can be made at the Metung Village Store, tel: (03) 5156 2201.

Fishing	Flathead, mulloway and bream can be caught in Bancroft Bay, off Shaving Point and the jetties.

Local attractions

The Sculpture Gallery	Wood sculpture, pottery, wooden furniture, paintings, silk, jewellery, woodwork and leadlight are available from The Sculpture Gallery in Cantrills Rd, tel: (03) 5156 2770.

Serenity Massage	We come to your home or holiday accommodation. We bring the table, aromatherapy, music, towels and oils 9:00am to 9:00pm for your convenience The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others.	website





Places to eat in Metung

Morcomb's Of Metung	Metung Rd, Metung, Victoria 3904 - tel: (03) 5156 2646

Metung Hotel	Located on the shores of Bancroft Bay and featuring exclusive waterfront dining on the boardwalk or in the bistro Metung Hotel has been East Gippsland's favourite watering hole for nearly 150 years.	website

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