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Krauatungalung Walk is being designed as an all-abilities accessible walking circuit around Cunninghame Arm, east of the famous Lakes Entrance Footbridge. The circuit aims to complement and link the existing uses and facilities of the foreshore.

Krauatungalung Walk, named after the traditional landowners, will be a practical demonstration of respect and healing by increasing our mutual understanding of the rich Indigenous heritage of Lakes Entrance. The circuit will tell stories of the local Indigenous community, while providing an opportunity to develop an active community and help provide improved all abilities access within Lakes Entrance. Krauatungalung Walk will further enhance Lakes Entrance as a tourist and enviable lifestyle destination.

Krauatungalung Walk will be completed in four (4) stages:

Stage-1 | Surf Club Precinct

The objective is to provide a world class pedestrian walkway between the Lakes Entrance Footbridge and Hammocks bridge at the eastern end of Cunninghame Arm. The site offers a unique design opportunity to link-in and complement the existing foreshore developments and additionally offer a unique cultural experience for all members of the public.

Stage-2 | The 'Missing Link' Northern Boardwalk

Located on the northern side of Cunninghame Arm, this 400m boardwalk will provide the missing link from East­ern Beach to the existing foreshore all-abilities shared pathway.

The crucial development of the northern boardwalk will address and limit the impact of existing erosion on the foreshore, whilst providing a safe, and accessible board­walk directly from Eastern Beach to Lakes Entrance.

Stage-3 | Southern Boardwalk

Located on the southern side of Cunninghame Arm, this 1.8 km boardwalk will provide the missing link from the Lakes Entrance Surf Club precinct to Eastern Beach.

The crucial development of the raised southern boardwalk will help protect environmentally sensitive areas which are currently impacted by uncontrolled foot traffic and assist in its regeneration.

Stage-2 is designed to immerse visitors in the Aboriginal culture, taking them on a journey to Pelican Point, where you are encouraged to sit and appreciate the land and your surrounds.

Stage-4 | Boomerang Pedestrian Bridge

Located at the eastern most end of the proposed Krauatungalung Walk, the Boomerang bridge will provide safe all abilities access linking the southern side of Cunninghame Arm to the northern side, and a practi­cal transition connecting the cultural experience with the modern European settlement of Lakes Entrance.

Whilst the Boomerang bridge will be the main feature of stage 3, the upgrade and extension of the existing walking paths are required to ensure this section of the walk meets the all-abilities criteria.

Project Background

Council secured funding through the Australian Government to design an all-abilities walking circuit around Cunninghame Arm, east of the Lakes Entrance footbridge. The circuit aims to complement and link the existing uses and facilities of the Lakes Entrance foreshore.

Krauatungalung Walk will be a practical demonstration of healing by immersing the walker in the natural and cultural landscape, creating strong connections of respect and understanding of cultural diversities. The walk will begin with the traditional stories of the Gunaikurnai people. As you progress along the southern boardwalk to the east, the stories will take a more contemporary view with the pedestrian bridge assisting in the transition from the cultural significance of the walk through to the modern European settlement of Lakes Entrance. The walk will end at the ‘common ground’, a meeting place of respect and understanding for all diversities.

Five significant ‘break out’ locations have been identified, providing the opportunity to include smaller structures offering local quotes attributed to the Local Elders and their recollection and understanding of the local area.

To view the Krauatungalung Walk concept design document - Click Here

Funding

Funding for Krauatungalung Walk stages 2, 3 and 4 is allocated to design development only. Construction will not necessarily occur in stage order and is subject to the success of future funding applications.

Funding for this project is provided by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts through the Community Development Grants program, and East Gippsland Shire Council.



East Gippsland Shire Council acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.

Council is proud to be working in partnership with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) to deliver this project for the East Gippsland community.

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Krauatungalung Walk is being designed as an all-abilities accessible walking circuit around Cunninghame Arm, east of the famous Lakes Entrance Footbridge. The circuit aims to complement and link the existing uses and facilities of the foreshore.

Krauatungalung Walk, named after the traditional landowners, will be a practical demonstration of respect and healing by increasing our mutual understanding of the rich Indigenous heritage of Lakes Entrance. The circuit will tell stories of the local Indigenous community, while providing an opportunity to develop an active community and help provide improved all abilities access within Lakes Entrance. Krauatungalung Walk will further enhance Lakes Entrance as a tourist and enviable lifestyle destination.

Krauatungalung Walk will be completed in four (4) stages:

Stage-1 | Surf Club Precinct

The objective is to provide a world class pedestrian walkway between the Lakes Entrance Footbridge and Hammocks bridge at the eastern end of Cunninghame Arm. The site offers a unique design opportunity to link-in and complement the existing foreshore developments and additionally offer a unique cultural experience for all members of the public.

Stage-2 | The 'Missing Link' Northern Boardwalk

Located on the northern side of Cunninghame Arm, this 400m boardwalk will provide the missing link from East­ern Beach to the existing foreshore all-abilities shared pathway.

The crucial development of the northern boardwalk will address and limit the impact of existing erosion on the foreshore, whilst providing a safe, and accessible board­walk directly from Eastern Beach to Lakes Entrance.

Stage-3 | Southern Boardwalk

Located on the southern side of Cunninghame Arm, this 1.8 km boardwalk will provide the missing link from the Lakes Entrance Surf Club precinct to Eastern Beach.

The crucial development of the raised southern boardwalk will help protect environmentally sensitive areas which are currently impacted by uncontrolled foot traffic and assist in its regeneration.

Stage-2 is designed to immerse visitors in the Aboriginal culture, taking them on a journey to Pelican Point, where you are encouraged to sit and appreciate the land and your surrounds.

Stage-4 | Boomerang Pedestrian Bridge

Located at the eastern most end of the proposed Krauatungalung Walk, the Boomerang bridge will provide safe all abilities access linking the southern side of Cunninghame Arm to the northern side, and a practi­cal transition connecting the cultural experience with the modern European settlement of Lakes Entrance.

Whilst the Boomerang bridge will be the main feature of stage 3, the upgrade and extension of the existing walking paths are required to ensure this section of the walk meets the all-abilities criteria.

Project Background

Council secured funding through the Australian Government to design an all-abilities walking circuit around Cunninghame Arm, east of the Lakes Entrance footbridge. The circuit aims to complement and link the existing uses and facilities of the Lakes Entrance foreshore.

Krauatungalung Walk will be a practical demonstration of healing by immersing the walker in the natural and cultural landscape, creating strong connections of respect and understanding of cultural diversities. The walk will begin with the traditional stories of the Gunaikurnai people. As you progress along the southern boardwalk to the east, the stories will take a more contemporary view with the pedestrian bridge assisting in the transition from the cultural significance of the walk through to the modern European settlement of Lakes Entrance. The walk will end at the ‘common ground’, a meeting place of respect and understanding for all diversities.

Five significant ‘break out’ locations have been identified, providing the opportunity to include smaller structures offering local quotes attributed to the Local Elders and their recollection and understanding of the local area.

To view the Krauatungalung Walk concept design document - Click Here

Funding

Funding for Krauatungalung Walk stages 2, 3 and 4 is allocated to design development only. Construction will not necessarily occur in stage order and is subject to the success of future funding applications.

Funding for this project is provided by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts through the Community Development Grants program, and East Gippsland Shire Council.



East Gippsland Shire Council acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.

Council is proud to be working in partnership with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) to deliver this project for the East Gippsland community.

Should you wish to search for other projects in your town, simply type the town name in the search bar.

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  • Share Hi, we were able to enjoy going over the bridge with a handicap wheelchair and pushing up the hill to see the beach and zigzagging back down again. Looking at the monster toilet block (not so inviting unless needed a pee) I been nosing while waiting, saw water rafts thingy, saw a beautiful broad walk. Oh never saw a little sign post to encourage people that way, please put one up now, not when all finished. on Facebook Share Hi, we were able to enjoy going over the bridge with a handicap wheelchair and pushing up the hill to see the beach and zigzagging back down again. Looking at the monster toilet block (not so inviting unless needed a pee) I been nosing while waiting, saw water rafts thingy, saw a beautiful broad walk. Oh never saw a little sign post to encourage people that way, please put one up now, not when all finished. on Twitter Share Hi, we were able to enjoy going over the bridge with a handicap wheelchair and pushing up the hill to see the beach and zigzagging back down again. Looking at the monster toilet block (not so inviting unless needed a pee) I been nosing while waiting, saw water rafts thingy, saw a beautiful broad walk. Oh never saw a little sign post to encourage people that way, please put one up now, not when all finished. on Linkedin Email Hi, we were able to enjoy going over the bridge with a handicap wheelchair and pushing up the hill to see the beach and zigzagging back down again. Looking at the monster toilet block (not so inviting unless needed a pee) I been nosing while waiting, saw water rafts thingy, saw a beautiful broad walk. Oh never saw a little sign post to encourage people that way, please put one up now, not when all finished. link

    Hi, we were able to enjoy going over the bridge with a handicap wheelchair and pushing up the hill to see the beach and zigzagging back down again. Looking at the monster toilet block (not so inviting unless needed a pee) I been nosing while waiting, saw water rafts thingy, saw a beautiful broad walk. Oh never saw a little sign post to encourage people that way, please put one up now, not when all finished.

    Doreen asked 2 months ago

    Hi Doreen, 

    Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Community feedback helped shape these improvements and we thank you for continuing to support the enhancement of our shared spaces.

    We’ve heard community feedback around improved signage and are working on improvements with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation to enhance visitor experience. Stay tuned!

    Warm regards, Sally


  • Share Such a great addition to our foreshore, BUT when are hand washing facilities, including soap and hand drying - paper or electric, going to be returned to all our Lakes Entrance toilets. With the hundreds of thousands of people using these facilities it is a health hazard without them. The first thing we teach our children after toileting is 'wash your hands with soap and water'. Please do it for the locals as well as visitors especially since we've experienced a pandemic. Even Cann River supplies what we don't . Please reinstall these facilities with hygienic handwashing for the sake of locals & tourism. Towns are often judged on the state of their toilets. on Facebook Share Such a great addition to our foreshore, BUT when are hand washing facilities, including soap and hand drying - paper or electric, going to be returned to all our Lakes Entrance toilets. With the hundreds of thousands of people using these facilities it is a health hazard without them. The first thing we teach our children after toileting is 'wash your hands with soap and water'. Please do it for the locals as well as visitors especially since we've experienced a pandemic. Even Cann River supplies what we don't . Please reinstall these facilities with hygienic handwashing for the sake of locals & tourism. Towns are often judged on the state of their toilets. on Twitter Share Such a great addition to our foreshore, BUT when are hand washing facilities, including soap and hand drying - paper or electric, going to be returned to all our Lakes Entrance toilets. With the hundreds of thousands of people using these facilities it is a health hazard without them. The first thing we teach our children after toileting is 'wash your hands with soap and water'. Please do it for the locals as well as visitors especially since we've experienced a pandemic. Even Cann River supplies what we don't . Please reinstall these facilities with hygienic handwashing for the sake of locals & tourism. Towns are often judged on the state of their toilets. on Linkedin Email Such a great addition to our foreshore, BUT when are hand washing facilities, including soap and hand drying - paper or electric, going to be returned to all our Lakes Entrance toilets. With the hundreds of thousands of people using these facilities it is a health hazard without them. The first thing we teach our children after toileting is 'wash your hands with soap and water'. Please do it for the locals as well as visitors especially since we've experienced a pandemic. Even Cann River supplies what we don't . Please reinstall these facilities with hygienic handwashing for the sake of locals & tourism. Towns are often judged on the state of their toilets. link

    Such a great addition to our foreshore, BUT when are hand washing facilities, including soap and hand drying - paper or electric, going to be returned to all our Lakes Entrance toilets. With the hundreds of thousands of people using these facilities it is a health hazard without them. The first thing we teach our children after toileting is 'wash your hands with soap and water'. Please do it for the locals as well as visitors especially since we've experienced a pandemic. Even Cann River supplies what we don't . Please reinstall these facilities with hygienic handwashing for the sake of locals & tourism. Towns are often judged on the state of their toilets.

    Jennie asked about 2 months ago

    Dear Jennie,

    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the improvements to our foreshore area. We appreciate your time in writing to us regarding your concern about the availability of handwashing facilities in public toilets. We acknowledge that it’s an important issue, and one we take seriously.

    We’re responsible for maintaining a large number of public amenities across the shire, and unfortunately some facilities do experience willful damage and soap dispensers are often targeted. 

    To address this, we’re actively working on upgrading to more robust stainless-steel dispensers in high-use locations. These are designed to be more durable and less prone to vandalism, helping us maintain better hygiene standards for both locals and visitors.

    We have a regular maintenance program in place to monitor and service our public toilets, and we rely on community members like yourself to let us know when a particular facility needs urgent attention - we’re grateful when you do.

    Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns. Your input helps us improve and ensures our public spaces remain welcoming and safe for everyone.

    Kind regards, Sally

Page last updated: 28 Oct 2025, 02:28 PM