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Lakes and Waterways

The Gippsland Lakes are internationally and locally significant and boast some of the most beautiful waterways in the world.Read More

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Habitat

The Gippsland Lakes provides a variety of habitats for wildlife. This is great if you’re a recreational angler, birdwatcher or photographer.Read More

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Learning

Whether you’re a kid, teacher, or an adult learner, you can always learn new things about the Lakes. Read More


 

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Wildlife Photo Gallery

Check out the fantastic photos our Gippsland Lakes wildlife that have been taken by Museum Victoria research teams.

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Latest News

Gippsland community keeps ‘Loving their Lakes’

More than $270,000 has been allocated to nine projects aimed at improving the health of the iconic Gippsland Lakes. Dr Peter Veenker, Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee (GLCC) Co-Chair, said he…

More adult Terns but fewer fledglings in the Lakes

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has been monitoring the numbers of endangered small Terns on the Gippsland Lakes and Lake Tyers every year for many years.…

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The Gippsland Lakes are precious. Together we can protect them for future generations. The Gippsland Lakes are on the Traditional Lands and Waters of the Gunaikurnai. ‘Love our Lakes’ is about a shared responsibility to participate in caring for the Lakes and catchment.