LAKES ENTRANCE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on Lakes Entrance: Paddle to the Footbridge or Flagstaff Jetty
A two‑hour kayak hire that lets you explore Lakes Entrance’s waters—this guide covers where you can paddle and exactly what’s included and what to bring.
Two Hours on Lakes Entrance: Paddle to the Footbridge or Flagstaff Jetty.
Set your kayak on the wide, sheltered waters of Lakes Entrance and choose your line: glide toward the iconic Footbridge to watch waterbirds thread the shallows, or aim for Flagstaff Jetty to peer toward the Entrance channel. The hire includes a map and a personal flotation device, making it an uncomplicated way to immerse yourself in the lake’s scenery for two hours.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two clear objectives: Footbridge or Flagstaff Jetty
Paddlers can head toward the iconic Footbridge to explore the lake’s quieter reaches or aim for Flagstaff Jetty for views of the Entrance channel—either choice frames a focused two‑hour outing.
Birdlife on the lake
The route rewards quiet paddlers with plentiful local birdlife along the lake margins, an accessible wildlife encounter during a short hire.
Light, practical inclusions
Hires include a local map, a personal flotation device per person and a dry pouch for a phone—enough kit to keep the outing safe and focused on the water.
What the day feels like
How the two hours feel
A two‑hour hire condenses Lakes Entrance into a tidy paddle: launch, choose your destination, and spend the majority of the time on the water watching the shoreline and birds. The experience is straightforward—steady paddling, short navigational choices and uninterrupted views—made safer and easier by the provided map and flotation device.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Active quick‑dry clothing, ID and mobile phone, plus a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Each hire includes a local map, a personal flotation device per person and a dry pouch for a phone.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for a safety briefing before your hire begins.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the kayak hire?
The hire is for two hours.
What is included with a hire?
Hires include a map of the local area, a personal flotation device per person and a dry pouch to carry a phone.
What should I bring?
Bring active quick‑dry clothing, ID and your mobile phone, and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
When should I arrive?
Arrive 15 minutes early for a safety briefing.
What kayak types are available?
Single and double kayaks are available.
Is this activity suitable for children and older participants?
The hire is listed as open to all ages.