Paddle to the Vines: A Self-Guided Kayak to Wyanga Park from Lakes Entrance

LAKES ENTRANCE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Paddle to the Vines: A Self-Guided Kayak to Wyanga Park from Lakes Entrance

A four-hour return outing—a 45-minute paddle each way—combining a quiet lake passage through forested arms with a included meal at Wyanga Park Winery.

Paddle to the Vines: A Self-Guided Kayak to Wyanga Park from Lakes Entrance.

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Location
Lakes Entrance
Operator
Venture Out Australia
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Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
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Experience a self-guided kayaking route from the centre of Lakes Entrance to Wyanga Park Winery, paddling out of town through forested waterways before stopping at the winery for a meal and returning the same day.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

A forested 45-minute paddle out of town

The outing is a self-guided lake paddle that winds away from the centre of Lakes Entrance along the North Arm, moving from town into quieter forested stretches of water on the way to the winery.

THE TABLE

Wyanga Park Winery lunch included

At the journey’s midpoint paddlers stop at Wyanga Park Winery where a delicious meal per person is included in the package before the return paddle.

THE PACE

A compact day outing: 45 minutes each way

Designed as a half-day escape, expect roughly 45 minutes of paddling each way within an overall four-hour return trip—enough time on the water to settle into the rhythm of the lake before lunch.

What the day feels like

How the day unfolds on the water

This is a self-guided paddle that begins in Lakes Entrance and carries you along the lake’s North Arm toward Wyanga Park Winery. The rhythm is easy: a steady 45-minute paddle through quieter, forest-lined sections of the lake, a rewarded stop ashore for a winery meal, then a return to town to complete the four-hour round trip.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Active familiesFamilies with children aged 12 and older will find this a manageable half-day outing that mixes easy paddling and a shore lunch.
2
Weekend kayakersPaddlers looking for a compact, self-guided excursion with a culinary reward will appreciate the 45-minute legs and included winery meal.
3
Couples or small groupsPairs or small groups can treat the trip as a relaxed outdoor lunch loop—self-guided pacing makes it flexible and social.
4
Less-mobile travelersAges 10 and older.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Logistics & options

Gear drop-off and pick-up can be added to your booking to avoid the walk to and from Venture Out; shuttle pick-ups are also available instead of returning by paddle.

Timing & duration

The outing is scheduled as a four-hour return trip, with approximately 45 minutes paddling each way and a stop at the winery for a meal.

Meeting point note

The paddle begins near the centre of Lakes Entrance on the North Arm; the route launches a short walk from the operator’s base (walking option or gear drop-off available).

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the trip?

The outing is a four-hour return trip, allowing about 45 minutes of paddling each way with a lunch stop at the winery.

Is this a guided tour?

No — this is a self-guided kayaking experience from Lakes Entrance to Wyanga Park Winery and back.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be aged 12 and over.

Is food included?

Yes — the package includes a delicious meal per person at Wyanga Park Winery during the stop.

Can I avoid the walk to the launch or the return paddle?

Yes — gear drop-off and pick-up can be added to bookings, and shuttle pick-ups can be booked instead of returning by paddle.

Who operates this experience?

The Paddle & Dine Kayak Experience is offered by Venture Out Australia.