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Lake Tyers Beach VIC 3909

Lake Tyers Beach is a quiet coastal township on the Gippsland Lakes, prized for its surf beach, lake access and relaxed holiday vibe. It appeals to retirees, anglers and nature-lovers, with services and larger shops a few minutes away in Lakes Entrance.

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Why families consider Lake Tyers Beach

Small, laid-back seaside community with a mix of permanent residents and holiday-home owners; strong retiree presence, seasonal tourism, and an outdoors lifestyle focused on boating, fishing and beach walks.

Amenities & services

  • Local general store/bottle shop (Lake Tyers Beach)
  • Waterwheel Beach Tavern (Lake Tyers Beach)
  • Lakes Entrance town centre (Woolworths, ALDI, IGA)
  • Lakes Entrance Medical Centre
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (Bairnsdale Hospital)
  • Cafes and seafood restaurants in Lakes Entrance foreshore precinct
  • Lakes Entrance Library, Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance
  • Bairnsdale Library, Service Street, Bairnsdale

Transport & connectivity

  • Nearest train: Bairnsdale Station (V/Line) ~40km west
  • V/Line coach services via Princes Highway between Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale and Melbourne
  • Local bus services in Lakes Entrance/Kalimna
  • Princes Highway (A1) and Lake Tyers Beach Road for road access

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Lake Tyers and Ninety Mile Beach for fishing, boating and surfing
  • Lakes Entrance Golf Club
  • Lakes Entrance Recreation Reserve and foreshore walking/cycling paths
  • Lakes Squash & Movie Theatre (Lakes Entrance)
  • Boat ramps and picnic areas around Lake Tyers State Park
  • Lake Tyers State Park
  • Ninety Mile Beach
  • Red Bluff
  • Nyerimilang Heritage Park
  • Colquhoun State Forest

Education context

Limited within Lake Tyers Beach; several long day care, kindergarten and family day care options available nearby in Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale.

  • Federation University Australia – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
  • Monash University – Clayton Campus (Melbourne)
  • Deakin University – Burwood Campus (Melbourne)