Victoria location profile
Nungurner VIC 3909
Nungurner is a quiet, lakeside rural locality in East Gippsland known for its bushland, jetties and access to the Gippsland Lakes. It attracts nature lovers, boaters and retirees seeking privacy and a relaxed coastal-country feel, with everyday services in nearby Metung, Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale.
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Why families consider Nungurner
Small, close-knit rural community with a mix of hobby farms, waterfront and bush blocks; popular with retirees, remote workers and holiday-home owners. Lifestyle revolves around boating, fishing, birdwatching and low-key village amenities in adjacent towns.
Amenities & services
- Metung village shops and cafes (approx. 7–10km)
- Lakes Entrance supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, ALDI) and retail
- Lakes Entrance Medical Centre and GP clinics
- Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (hospital)
- Waterfront dining and the Metung Hotel
- Local jetties and boat ramps (e.g., Nungurner Jetty)
- Lakes Entrance Library (Lakes Entrance)
- Bairnsdale Library (Bairnsdale)
Transport & connectivity
- Bairnsdale Station (V/Line) approx. 25–30km west
- V/Line coach services along Princes Highway linking Bairnsdale–Lakes Entrance–Orbost
- Princes Highway (A1), Metung Road, Nungurner Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Boating, sailing and fishing on the Gippsland Lakes
- Nungurner Jetty and local boat ramps
- Walking tracks at Nyerimilang Heritage Park
- Metung Yacht Club and tennis courts (nearby)
- Lakes Entrance Golf Club
- Metung Hot Springs
- Nyerimilang Heritage Park
- Colquhoun State Forest
- Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
- Nungurner Bushland Reserve
Education context
No childcare centres in Nungurner; families typically use services in Metung, Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale.
- Monash Rural Health – Bairnsdale Clinical School (Bairnsdale)
- Federation University Australia – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)