Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival Application

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Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival – Marine and Coastal Consent application

We’re inviting community feedback on Council’s proposal to continue hosting the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival in its current location on the foreshore east of the footbridge from the 2026–27 summer season until the 2032–33 summer season.

We’d also like to hear your thoughts and suggestions for the carnival’s layout and design, the types of activities and experiences offered, the timing and duration of the event and any accessibility features that would help make the event more enjoyable for everyone.

The Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival is a vibrant and popular annual seasonal attraction that provides family-friendly entertainment to residents and visitors in one of Gippsland’s premier holiday destinations during the peak summer holiday period.

The carnival offers amusement rides, food and drink stalls, accessible rides and facilities, family-friendly pricing and diverse entertainment options, while supporting local businesses.

The carnival is currently held from 23 December until 26 January and is open each day from 6pm to 11pm.

Community consultation

Your feedback will help inform our application process and identify ways we can improve the carnival experience in the future.

Council is committed to working collaboratively with Traditional Owners, stakeholders, and the community to ensure the event reflects shared values, respects cultural heritage and incorporates community feedback.

Our commitment to you: inform to consult – we’ll keep you in the loop and make sure your voice is heard. We’ll share updates, listen to your ideas and feedback, and use what you tell us to help shape the future of the carnival. Once decisions are made, we’ll let you know how your input made a difference.

You can provide your feedback by:

  • Completing a short online survey
  • Visiting one of our customer service centres
  • Telephoning 5153 9500
  • Emailing feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au.

Feedback is open from 18 December 2025 until 26 January 2026.





We welcome your continued interest in this initiative — updates will be provided when available.

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Updates are provided in the tab below.

Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival – Marine and Coastal Consent application

We’re inviting community feedback on Council’s proposal to continue hosting the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival in its current location on the foreshore east of the footbridge from the 2026–27 summer season until the 2032–33 summer season.

We’d also like to hear your thoughts and suggestions for the carnival’s layout and design, the types of activities and experiences offered, the timing and duration of the event and any accessibility features that would help make the event more enjoyable for everyone.

The Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival is a vibrant and popular annual seasonal attraction that provides family-friendly entertainment to residents and visitors in one of Gippsland’s premier holiday destinations during the peak summer holiday period.

The carnival offers amusement rides, food and drink stalls, accessible rides and facilities, family-friendly pricing and diverse entertainment options, while supporting local businesses.

The carnival is currently held from 23 December until 26 January and is open each day from 6pm to 11pm.

Community consultation

Your feedback will help inform our application process and identify ways we can improve the carnival experience in the future.

Council is committed to working collaboratively with Traditional Owners, stakeholders, and the community to ensure the event reflects shared values, respects cultural heritage and incorporates community feedback.

Our commitment to you: inform to consult – we’ll keep you in the loop and make sure your voice is heard. We’ll share updates, listen to your ideas and feedback, and use what you tell us to help shape the future of the carnival. Once decisions are made, we’ll let you know how your input made a difference.

You can provide your feedback by:

  • Completing a short online survey
  • Visiting one of our customer service centres
  • Telephoning 5153 9500
  • Emailing feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au.

Feedback is open from 18 December 2025 until 26 January 2026.





We welcome your continued interest in this initiative — updates will be provided when available.

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  • SURVEY — Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival application

    We’re inviting your feedback on Council’s application to continue hosting the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival in its current location and ways we can make the event more enjoyable for everyone. 

    Your feedback will help inform our application to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action for a Marine and Coastal Consent and identify ways we can improve the carnival experience in the future.

    This survey should take around 5–10 minutes to complete.

    Survey closes at 12pm on Monday, 26 January 2026.


    COLLECTION NOTICE: East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival. The information you provide will be used to inform the application to continue the carnival in its current location and identify future improvements for the event. The survey allows you to submit your feedback anonymously; however, if you choose to include any personal information, or make reference to where you live, it may be possible to identify you given the specific nature of this project. Please note your feedback will be visible to Council staff for the specific purpose of developing this application and identifying improvements for the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival. Words provided in your feedback will not be used or repeated in any public communications or reporting.

    This survey includes general questions about the participant (i.e. location and age bracket) to give an indication of the audience reached. The personal information provided will only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and will not be disclosed to other people or organisations without your prior written consent, or where it is required by law. Survey results will be used to shape any changes to the application or future improvements to the carnival.
    For more information on Council’s Privacy Policy, please visit the EGSC Privacy Policy link at the bottom of this page or email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.

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