29. HUMMOCKS WALK A peaceful walk along the shores of Lake Cunningham, to the entrance of the Gippsland Lakes. Cross the footbridge from The Esplanade and turn right at the Surf Lifesaving Club, from here the walk follows the foreshore of Cunningham Arm to the entrance, where you can see playful seabirds or seals, and watch boats crossing the bar. Location: Lakes Entrance Distance: 4.6km return Duration: 2 hours Grade: Level 2–3 Start/finish: Surf Life Saving Club KOALA TRAIL Koala spotting must be one of East Gippsland’s most unique pastimes. Located on Raymond Island, a short ferry ride from Paynesville, this trail is clearly marked, leading you amongst the gumtrees and into koala territory. Don’t forget to look up, they’re most likely fast asleep above you. Location: Raymond Island Distance: 1.3km return Duration: 30 minutes Grade: Level 1 Start/finish: Ferry reserve, Raymond Island DEN OF NARGUN LOOP WALK This trail takes in an area of Aboriginal significance along the Bataluk Cultural Trail, taking in vistas of the national park, lush gully trails, river access, waterfalls, pools and the culturally significant Den of Nargun. The Nargun is a large female creature who lives in a cave behind a waterfall in the Mitchell River. Location: Mitchell River National Park Distance: 5km return Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Grade: Level 3 Start/finish: Den of Nargun picnic area METUNG BOARDWALK This easy walk along the waterfront weaves through the village and along the boardwalk, past lavish yachts and leisure boats moored in the marina to the eastern side of the Peninsula. Swans float on by and pods of dolphins love to check in every now and again. Location: Metung Distance: 2.6km (each way) Duration: 30 minutes (each way) Grade: Level 1 Start: Shaving Point, Metung Finish: Chinamans Creek, Metung
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