Metung Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Metung showing a bay or harbour
Surrounded on three sides by water, this lakeside town has a pretty boardwalk promenade and is the perfect place to launch your boating adventure.

Experience the pristine waterways of the Gippsland Lakes from Metung, a cozy waterfront town perched on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake King. The town has been a fishing outpost since the 19th century and there’s no limit to its beautiful lakeside views as you look out from the town’s marinas and jetties. Embark on a sightseeing cruise around Australia’s largest inland network of waterways or relax with a coastal stroll along the long boardwalk that skirts the town.

Metung’s portside heritage can be seen in its historic architecture. Check out the Metung Hotel, which dates back to 1873. Wander around the town center and enjoy easy access to beautiful Bancroft Bay and the adjacent wharf. The Metung Boardwalk runs along the town’s eastern coastline from the center of town on the tip of the narrow peninsula and stretches north as the coastline wraps around the wide arc of Bancroft Bay. Local artists, jewelers and craftspeople display their work in Metung’s studios and galleries.

Save some time to grab a table at a waterfront café and indulge in a late breakfast or a laid-back lunch. Savor fresh ingredients sourced from the fertile plains of Gippsland’s countryside as you look out over Lake King. Alternatively, pick a pretty place opposite the Village Green to enjoy a picnic if the sun is shining. Select from Metung’s collection of restaurants that serve local seafood and regional wine, or enjoy a hearty meal at the Metung Pub. Outside, you’ll see pelicans feasting on a lunch of fish scraps left by local fishermen.

Take a dip at Metung Beach, rent a small boat or join a cruise to explore the beautiful waterways. Go waterskiing or feel the breeze in your hair as you sail a small rental yacht. Drop a fishing line from the various piers and you might catch bream, flathead, whiting and shrimp.

Metung is located on the lakeside of East Gippsland. It is less than a 4-hour drive east from Melbourne. Relax in one of the hotels near the wharf. With its boundless waters and year-round appeal, Metung is a picturesque place of simple pleasures.

Metung Holiday Villas
Metung Holiday Villas
4 out of 5
1 Mairburn Rd, Metung, VIC
The price is ₹7,105 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹7,105
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Metung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"They did an excellent job in organising our cabins together for a family gathering."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Metung Holiday Villas
Metung Waters
Metung Waters
4 out of 5
9 kurnai Avenue, Metung, VIC
The price is ₹8,872 per night from 21 May to 22 May
₹8,872
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
8.8/10 Excellent! (309 reviews)
Good in all aspects
"Excellent accommodation. Very spacious studio apartment. Great location. Quality housekeeping."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024

Metung Waters
The Moorings at Metung
The Moorings at Metung
4.5 out of 5
44 Metung Road, Metung, VIC
The price is ₹11,154 per night from 22 May to 23 May
₹11,154
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Metung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Metung Bushland Reserve and Metung Hot Springs ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
"Always Perfect check in and stay here, amazing place to getaway."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2024

The Moorings at Metung
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
McMillans of Metung Coastal Resort
McMillans of Metung Coastal Resort
4.5 out of 5
155 Metung Road, Metung, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Metung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Metung Bushland Reserve and Kings Cove ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Great location and high quality accommodation!"

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

McMillans of Metung Coastal Resort
5 Knots Metung
5 Knots Metung
5 out of 5
42 Metung Rd, Shaving Point, Metung, VIC
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Metung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies or patios. Popular attractions Metung Bushland Reserve ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
Wonderful
"Great apartment in a wonderful location"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

5 Knots Metung
Edgewater Terraces at Metung
Edgewater Terraces at Metung
3.5 out of 5
2 Nicholas Avenue, Metung, VIC
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"Very vclean spacious property fire place with ample firewood . The owners were wonderful definitely will stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Edgewater Terraces at Metung
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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31 Jul 2019

We visited in winter, very quiet. We arrived about 4pm which meant no eating out and only a small shop for supplies.