Metung Holiday Villas & Accommodation

From luxury villas to beach houses to cosy cabins, there’s no lack of choice when it comes to holiday accommodation in Metung. There's even plenty of pet friendly accommodation, if you can't leave your furry friend behind! Get close to the action or sit back in tranquil settings – you have the luxury to decide.

Getting to Your Metung Accommodation

Whether you book a cosy holiday apartment, a picturesque waterfront house, or a luxury holiday villa overlooking the sea or the Gippsland Lakes, there's a number of ways to reach your Metung accommodation. Driving from central Melbourne or Tullamarine Airport is convenient and easy. Take the M1, which becomes the A1, all the way to the turnoff to Metung at Swan Reach. From Canberra, make the drive to Metung along the Princes Highway.

You can also go from Melbourne to Metung by public transport. Get the V/Line train on the Gippsland line from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale, which runs several times a day. There are connecting bus services from here to Swan Reach, just a quick 9km taxi ride from Metung.

What to eat on your holiday in Metung

When it comes to eating out in Metung, you’re sure to find something tasty that will keep you fueled all day for adventure. From cosy cafés offering a range of quick options through to fine dining establishments, your culinary needs are covered in Metung.

Bancroft Bites, in the heart of Metung, includes vegan and vegetarian options in its menu, and it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy their friendly service and savour their range of homemade cakes and selection of local wines.

Nautica Restaurant & Bar offers delicious, fresh cuisine, with a tempting range of seafood. Items on the menu include crab, snapper and parfait. Set in the centre of the town, it’s in the perfect stop before, during or after your day out.

Discover Metung's heritage

Some days, you may want to slow things down and immerse yourself in the culture of Metung and the land around it. Luckily, the town is proud of its history, and alongside tours, museums and artefacts, it also has a creative scene that you can explore.

Nyerimilang Heritage Park, 11km from Metung, is complete with a homestead. Take a picnic to enjoy on the expansive grounds blooming with plants and fluttering with a huge variety of birdlife. Entry is free, there are plenty of walks and a rich history to discover.

Visit Norm Neilson Fine Art Photography, where the artist will take you on a tour around the gallery filled with his photos of the area and local wildlife. As the exhibits change regularly, you may want to pay more than one visit.

Griffiths' Sea Shell Museum & Marine Display, which has been around since 1962, showcases over 90,000 shells from around the world as well as exhibits on marine mammals, from the weird to wonderful. The museum is ideal for budget travellers, as it has very low entrance prices.

Family holidays in Metung

There’s plenty to keep young minds occupied in Metung – children can spend their days running around, learning about Australia's wildlife or satiating their natural curiosity. No matter the weather or their age, children will have a blast here.

Venture Out Australia, 20km from Metung, lets you get on a bike and admire the scenery around you for a relatively low price. Hire a bike and make your way along a choice of trails or follow the instructor. They also lend paddleboards if you want to cool off.

No holiday is complete without a trip down to the seashore, and Lakes Entrance Beach, just 20km from Metung, is a great place to start. With golden sand stretching for miles, it’s a breathtaking sight. Stroll along the beach or splash in the waters of the Bass Strait for a free and fun day out.

Buchan Caves offer an eye-opening insight into Earth’s history. Located 50km from Metung, the limestone caves are filled with spectacular formations. Enjoy a guided tour to learn about the cave’s history.

Relax by the Ocean in Metung

Your accommodation in Metung puts you in perfect position to relax and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful stretch of coast. If you have your own boat, there's a launch ramp on Shaving Point. There's also plenty of boat hire operators in town, so you can easily find watercraft that fits your needs. Choose from jet-skis and power boats, to sailing yachts and fishing charters.

Keen anglers can catch bream, tailor, flathead, King George whiting, and even prawns during summer at the Gippsland Lakes' many fantastic inland fishing spots. If you're looking for a beach holiday, Metung's backbeach is a quiet, gentle spot of sand with a picnicking area that's perfect for families. Or, take a boat across to Barrier Landing and explore Ninety Mile Beach's trails and untouched sands. For coastal bushwalks with wildlife, trek along the banks of nearby Boxes Creek to spot kingfisher and sea eagles.

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