Lakes Entrance - Jemmys Point Loop Trail
Jemmys Point Loop Walking Trails and Lookout Stage 2 are complete.
The completion of the Jemmys Point Stage 2 lookout and loop walking trail was celebrated on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at Rotary Park.
The new recreation facilities, loop walking trail and viewing platform in Lakes Entrance has provided several benefits to the community.
These facilities now serve as a gathering place for the community, promoting social interactions and cohesion. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, fostering a healthier lifestyle and enhancing well-being.
About the Project
Jemmy’s Point (Kalimna, Lakes Entrance) is a lookout area that provides spectacular 270-degree panoramic views of the Gippsland Lakes, the Entrance, Bass Strait and 90 Mile Beach.
Council secured funding from the Commonwealth for a range of new works to improve the visitor experience for locals and tourists in Kalimna. Part of the works involve the creation of a loop walking trail linking key attractions in Kalimna - the lookout on Hotel Road, Kalimna Jetty, Jemmy’s Point and Jemmy’s Point Reserve.
The proposed works will improve accessibility and safety for walkers, as well as offer great views over the Lakes, the Entrance and the ocean beyond. New signage and interpretive facilities will provide a more comprehensive and informative experience for visitors.
Kalimna Jetty Walk
The first stage of works is to upgrade the popular walking track from Kalimna Jetty to Jemmy’s Point. An improved gravel surface has been constructed together with the installation of rock to mitigate further erosion of the shoreline.
The Jemmy's Point Loop Trail is a component of Council's Jemmy's Point Stage 2 project. To read more on the overall Jemmy’s Point Stage 2 project, click here.
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Jemmys Point Loop Walking Trails and Lookout Stage 2 are complete.
The completion of the Jemmys Point Stage 2 lookout and loop walking trail was celebrated on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at Rotary Park.
The new recreation facilities, loop walking trail and viewing platform in Lakes Entrance has provided several benefits to the community.
These facilities now serve as a gathering place for the community, promoting social interactions and cohesion. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, fostering a healthier lifestyle and enhancing well-being.
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4 September 2024 - official opening event
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The completion of the Jemmys Point Stage 2 lookout and loop walking trail was celebrated on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at Rotary Park.
Senator for Victoria, Raff Ciccone, attended to officially open the projects, saying it was clear to see why so many people want to move to East Gippsland.
"This type of community infrastructure we're opening today goes a long way - attracting tourism and encouraging people to travel around and explore our state."
The Australian Government provided close to $2 million for this project and Council provided over $1 million.
The new recreation facilities, loop walking trail and viewing platform in Lakes Entrance has provided several benefits to the community. These facilities now serve as a gathering place for the community, promoting social interactions and cohesion. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, fostering a healthier lifestyle and enhancing well-being.
The circular viewing platform offers a unique vantage point to appreciate the natural beauty of the ocean and its surroundings, fostering environmental awareness and has attracted more tourists, leading to increased business for local shops and restaurants.
These enhancements have contributed to making Lakes Entrance a more appealing place to live and visit, benefiting the community in multiple ways.
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30 July 2024
Share 30 July 2024 on Facebook Share 30 July 2024 on Twitter Share 30 July 2024 on Linkedin Email 30 July 2024 linkThe Kalimna Hotel Road footpath, road and carpark are now complete.
With the completion of these upgrades, patrons can now enjoy a safer and more convenient experience. The newly enhanced footpath ensures smooth pedestrian movement, while the new kerb and channel and formalised parking facilities contribute to a more efficient and accessible environment for all.
These improvements reflect our commitment to providing a welcoming and functional space for everyone.
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14 May 2024
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The Jetty Link Trail component of the 6km Jemmys Point Loop Trails features stair structures connecting Hotel Road to the Kalimna Jetty. The stairs were showing signs of aging and were in dire need of replacement.
The upgrades to the switchback mineral earth trail with steps and stairs through native forest have been completed, enhancing the safety and comfort for those using the trail - yet another fabulous tourist attraction for the Lakes Entrance area.
The Jemmys Point Loop Trails project is divided into 9 sections -
1. Hotel Road being - currently under construction
2. Jetty link trail - complete
3. Kalimna Jetty walk - complete
4. Jemmy’s Point access trail - not started
5. Jetty walk access trail - complete
6. Princes highway to Seaview parade - not started
7. Seaview Parade to Point Road - not started
8. Point Street to Jemmy’s Point Reserve - complete
9. Jemmy’s Point Reserve to Lookout - not started
This project is jointly funded by East Gippsland Shire Council and the Federal Government.
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Project Update - 16 January 2024
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The section of the walking trail from Kalimna Jetty to Kalimna Hotel will be closed to the public to complete upgrades to the walking trail and installation of the new stair and steps over that section of the trail.
Access to this section of the popular walking track will be unavailable for the duration of the work. Walkers are asked to observe the construction site signage and any directions from the contractor including following traffic management direction in the precinct during the works.
Other sections of the Loop Walk will remain open, and we are now welcoming walkers along the waterfront from Princes Highway at the North Arm bridge all the way to Kalimna Jetty.
Further updates will be provided on YourSay to keep community informed. Please choose to follow this project on Your Say to receive important information regarding this project directly to your inbox.
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Project Update - 16 November 2023
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The trail is now open and welcoming walkers from Princes Highway (at the bridge) all the way to Kalimna Jetty.
The walking trail from Point Road to Jemmys Point [Rotary Park] is complete. With the Jemmys Point viewing platform project nearing completion, people will soon be able to walk this trail all the way to Lookout Road and have BBQ picnics at Rotary Park, as the solar BBQ, picnic shelter and toilet facilities are now complete thanks to Design Co Builders.
Detailed design of the footpath connection along Hotel Road, Kalimna has been completed. These works will include construction of a new footpath connection from the existing lookout to the end of Hotel Road and additional line marking for carparking.
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Project Update - 9 November 2023
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Project Update - 24 October 2023
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The viewing platform will provide spectacular panoramic views of the Gippsland Lakes, the Entrance, Bass Strait and 90 Mile Beach. The besser block retaining walls of the circular platform have been constructed and are being filled with concrete. The surface of the platform will be poured in the coming weeks. Concrete pathway connections are being prepared and will provide all-ability access to the new viewing platform. Recycled cast aluminum and hardwood timber picnic settings will be installed once the concreting has been completed.
The existing Gippsland Ports tower will remain in place. Our contractors will also be completing road refurbishments with kerb and channel.
Cranes have commenced construction works on three of the new crushed rock walking trails; the Jetty access trail in Kalimna, the Jemmys Point Reserve to Point Road trail, and the Jetty walk link trail. This work involves the completion of technical design for timber steps and platforms along the pathways.
Visitors to the area are asked to observe the construction signage and any directions from the contractor, including following traffic management direction on Jetty Road Kalimna during the works.
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Walking trail closed 11 September to 30 November 2023
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The walking trail from Kalimna Jetty to Hotel Road will be closed from 11 September 2023 until 30 November 2023.
Jetty Road from Princes Highway to the Kalimna Jetty will remain open for vehicles, however there will be no public access to this section of the Jemmy's Point Loop Trail walking track during this time.
The closure will enable our team to upgrade the walking track surfaces and reconstruct all the step and stair structures.
Visitors to the area are asked to observe the construction signage and any directions from the contractor, including following traffic management direction on Jetty Road Kalimna during the works.
Please click on the link below to view the area which will be closed -
Kalimna Jetty to Hotel Road walking trail
The Jemmy's Point Loop Trail is a component of Council's Jemmy's Point Stage 2 project. To read more on the overall Jemmy’s Point Stage 2 project, click here.
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