LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 57 PAYNESVILLE Enjoy the lakes by watercraft, and see clever craftwork too H2O Tours & Adventures H2O Tours & Adventures provides tours from Paynesville to explore the Gippsland Lakes. The knowledgable local team at H2O is passionate about showing visitors and locals this beautiful part of the world, taking guests out on the water to explore the wonderful lakes system and beaches. A small, family-owned-and-operated business, H2O Tours & Adventures is a Parks Victoria Licensed Tour Operator providing eco-friendly tours of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Parks, stretching along the expanse of the 90 Mile Beach. H2O has scheduled tours of the Gippsland Lakes, with cruises around Paynesville and the canals, as well as cruises to enjoy the sweeping ocean and pristine sands of the magnificent 90 Mile Beach. The company also offers a private charter cruise service, which is a perfect way to spend a relaxing day with your family and friends, or to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday, wedding, engagement or Christmas. H2O’s private charters are also popular for business and corporate events. You can also book private transfers to access Ocean Grange and the campsites at Bunga Arm (the Back Lake). Bunga Arm is a bird-rich, 250-metre sand island formed over thousands of years, separating the tranquil waters of the Gippsland Lakes from the rough ocean swells of Bass Strait. Visitors to Bunga Arm can choose from seven scenic Parks Victoria campgrounds, each named after a local seabird: Albatross, Cormorant, Dotterel, Egret, Gannet, Pelican and Shearwater. These locations are only accessible by boat, so if you are staying at Ocean Grange – or you have booked a campsite at Bunga Arm and don’t have a boat – you will need a private transfer to get you there and back to Paynesville with your luggage, supplies and camping gear. H2O Tours & Adventures has two safe, stylish and comfortable commercial vessels: MV eXplore (also known as Lady Jodie), which carries 35 passengers, and MV eXpress, which carries 19 passengers. You can find out more and book an H2O cruise at h2otoursandadventures.com.au. For private charter or transfer enquiries, call H2O on 0492 961 509 or you can email the friendly team at hi@h2otoursandadventures.com.au Paynesville Community Craft Centre Situated in a prime position on the beautiful Paynesville foreshore is a truly special collection of craft at the Paynesville Community Craft Centre. Here you will find an array of locally handmade products, including knitted and crocheted beanies, scarves, baby wear, wooden crafts, bags, jewellery, ceramics, candles, hats and souvenirs. The handmade cloth dolls are superbly crafted. The knitwear is beautiful. There is also a good stock of tourist maps and visitor information guides. Since opening in 1979, the centre has been staffed entirely by volunteers, with profits donated to local projects. Paynesville Community Craft Centre is open daily from 10am to 4pm. The colourful Paynesville Community Craft Centre donates all profits to local community projects. Some of the friendly and knowledgeable crew members from H2O Tours and Adventures. PB23797 Quality locally hand crafted goods for sale. Woodwork, art, garments, needlework, toys, baby wear. Foreshore, Paynesville. Phone 5156 7479 Find us on f MAIN RD BAKERY T H E E S P L A N D E OPEN EVERYDAY 10AM TO 4PM FROM PAYNESVILLE TOUR PAYNESVILLE & THE NINETY MILE BEACH H20TOURSANDADVENTURES.COM.AU BOOK ONLINE @ THE GIPPSLAND LAKES Check our website for tour days, times, prices, terms & conditions TOUR PAYNESVILLE & THE 90 MILE BEACH PRIVATE CHARTERS & PRIVATE TRANSFERS PB14237
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