Raymond Island- Koala Trail

Raymond Island draws nature lovers for some of the best koala-spotting around. Jump on the ferry from Paynesville, 300 kilometres from Melbourne, and hit the island's Koala Trail.

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Address:

Fourth Avenue, Raymond Island VIC 3880, Australia

Email:

RaymondIslandNet@gmail.com

Website:

www.raymondisland.net/

Raymond Island is located across the McMillan Strait from Paynesville, on the Gippsland Lakes. The five minute ferry to Raymond Island departs Paynesville regularly and is free for pedestrians or those arriving by bike.

The Island draws nature lovers for some of the best koala-spotting around. The clearly marked path of the Raymond Island Koala trail leads you among the gumtrees where koalas can be spotted asleep above you (or out and about if you're lucky), the trail is 1.2km and can be finished in around 20 minutes. The area also supports an abundance of kangaroos, echidnas and native birds, and if you're lucky you may spot dolphins in the lake.

Aside from nature spotting, the Island is also relaxing place to hang out by the shore after a swim, and there are plenty of good spots to fish for bream, flathead and prawns.

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Reviews

Lovely, friendly motel with a nice pool

We spent a night here recently with the grandkids in a family suite. The motel is located perfectly opposite the sheltered beach. A comfy queen bed in the main room and three single beds in an adjoining bedroom made for a very peaceful and relaxing stay. Breakfast was huge and beautifully cooked, even though my grandson swiped all my bacon. The pool was a hit with the kids and the whole motel is really clean and well maintained. Lovely friendly hosts made our stay a real pleasure.

Phillip

Friendly Convenient Accommodation

Just a quick overnight stay, but I'll be back. Cheap rates yet well appointed rooms, very friendly customer service and recommendations for local sights and food. I'll be a return customer for sure. Perfect.

Ben and Ellie

Very clean and comfortable motel

Enjoyed our stay at Lakes Entrance very much. Cunningham Shore was very spacious, clean and the bed which we are very picky about was really comfy. Good location and owner very nice, even cleaning our car window before we left

Helen

10/10 for this motel

Kristian and Michelle are the owners and really lovely people. When I opened the door to my room I was pleasantly surprised. Beautiful room and totally spotless. I would definitely recommend this motel. It's the best one I have stayed at. The one I'm staying in tonight is the total opposite as I've had to wipe surfaces, remote etc as some things haven't been cleaned well at all. I felt so comfortable at Cunningham's with the cleanliness and the very friendly welcome. Thanks guys I hope to stay again.

Sue E

Highly Recommend

Great location. Water views over the road. Easy walk down the street. Very clean rooms and outside areas. Good size room and facilities. BBQ and pool area. Very friendly and approachable hosts. A great feature for no extra cost-if you are staying more than one night you can have your room refreshed when you go out for the morning. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we’ll be back

Sandy

Lovely traditional motel

Room was quite large with a sofa as well. Bed very comfy with electric blanket which was very welcoming on a cold night. Plenty of hot water in the shower. Very clean. Very friendly gentleman checked us in and offered suggestions for dinner. Same gentleman cleaned the windscreen of all the cars next morning. How good is that! Excellent value.

Christine