celebrate with us!
Join us Saturday 1 February 2025 to celebrate over $3.5 million worth of foreshore upgrades in Lakes Entrance!
Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1, the Lakes Foreshore Park upgrade, and the Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion will be officially opened at a community event which starts at 9.30 am at Main Beach Walk, The Esplanade, and will include a traditional smoking ceremony and ribbon cutting.
The event will showcase the area's revitalisation through cultural heritage, inclusive design and improved recreational facilities.
Krauatungalung Walk pays tribute to Aboriginal people and their enduring connection to the region. Featuring a garden showcasing Aboriginal cultural heritage and storytelling, a sculpture featuring Gunaikurnai creators Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck expertly created by Deb Milligan and Colin Little at Gippsland studio Little Milligan, and an all-abilities boardwalk linking Cunninghame Arm with the town centre. Additional Indigenous heritage and storytelling components will be included in the next stages of Krauatungalung Walk.
Lakes Foreshore Park will be celebrated as an inclusive and visually appealing play space, also incorporating Aboriginal art and nature-inspired designs. The park includes accessible play equipment, a water-play zone, picnic table and shelters, and promenade seating.
Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion, sited along the Krauatungalung Walk, offers seating, shade, and a staff room and storage for Lakes Entrance Aqua Park. The limestone pavilion supports recreational and sporting activities at the water’s edge, further enhancing the town’s appeal as a destination for locals and tourists alike.
The projects have been delivered in partnership with the Australian Government; the Victorian Government, (Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park funding from its 2020-2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund); the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC); and local contractors.
Why not make a day of it? Start with parkrun (parkrun.com.au/lakesentrance), treat yourself to a coffee and a well-earned treat from one of the town's fabulous cafes, then join us at 9.30 am at Main Beach Walk for the celebrations.
- Discover the new Krauatungalung Walk, honouring Gunaikurnai cultural heritage.
- Explore the upgraded Lakes Foreshore Park, a fun and inclusive space for all ages.
- Check out the Water Sports Pavilion, the perfect lakeside spot.
These additions to the Lakes Entrance foreshore provide long-term benefits, foster greater inclusivity, accessibility, and tourism opportunities, providing an economic boost for the town and region.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the future of Lakes Entrance!
