LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 73 METUNG Some of the places that make Metung so special There are so many ways to enjoy the vibrant and scenic lakeside town of Metung. Here are some of the places that make it so special... If you enjoy soaking in nature’s beauty – water views, native bushland and birdsong – you’ll love Jetty View Cabins. Set on the waterfront between Metung and Lakes Entrance – in the quiet hamlet of Nungurner – it provides an idyllic setting for all types of travellers, with four two-bedroom, self-contained cabins. All have water views, private deck with outdoor dining and bird feeding, split-system air conditioning, a fullyequipped kitchen and private jetty. Whether you’re craving quiet time, enjoy fishing, boating, swimming or bushwalking, it’s a hidden gem you’ll want to return to again and again. More at jettyviewcabins.com.au or book on (03) 5156 0432. Jetty View Cabins A delightful bedroom at Jetty View. Little Red Bucket brings a little piece of Italy to Metung. Owners, Denice and David Lombardo, are passionate about traditional Italian tastes, and in their store you’ll find a fine selection of pre-prepared, packaged takeaway ingredients and meals, including handmade pasta, sauces, pesto, pizza and delicious gnocchi. You’ll also find their products at some local stores and markets. Little Red Bucket is located at 9 Falcon Grove, Metung. To learn more, call Little Red Bucket on (03) 5156 2810 or find the store on Facebook. Little Red Bucket Little Red Bucket’s David and Denice. A ‘riot’ of local kookaburras has recently befriended the staff and guests of Metung Holiday Villas. The Villas’ Kristy Pennington said the visiting birds “love to have a good laugh, and are so friendly, we and our guests can feed, and even pat them!” Along with the kookaburras, Metung Holiday Villas has a number of spacious, fully self-contained villas, with reverse-cycle air-conditioning and private balconies with outdoor settings – most with barbecues. There’s also a playground, swimming pool, and kids’ splash pool – and all just a quick walk from town. It’s located at 1 Mairburn Rd, Metung. Book or learn more, at metungholidayvillas.com or call (03) 5156 2306. Metung Holiday Villas Three of the seven kookaburras that regularly visit Metung Holiday Villas. Café Chez Joe offers a fusion of taste, created by owner Joe and his partner Kay – and it also hosts regular live-music events (check the café’s website, Insta or Facebook for dates). The menu here combines Joe’s passion for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, with Kay’s expertise in authentic Indonesian cuisine. The café also makes excellent Gippsland-roasted coffee. Located at Shop 2/57 Metung Rd, Metung, it’s fully-licensed, and open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeaway, from Tuesday to Sunday. To book, call (03) 5164 5650 or visit chezjoe.com.au (Joe and Kay have also just opened a new Eurasian grocery store in Metung. Stay tuned for more details!) Café Chez Joe Kay and Joe busy in the kitchen. Fraser Island Retreat, near Lakes Entrance, is an exclusive private island and homestead that’s sure to make you feel like royalty. The island offers stunning views across the Gippsland Lakes, pristine nature walks, a fun golf course, two private tennis courts... and absolute privacy. Ideal for water-sports enthusiasts, it offers the ultimate group escape, especially for a corporate event or private celebration. Accommodating up to 34 guests (with an additional bunkhouse for 10 more) the island and homestead combine privacy, exclusivity and seclusion, with easy boat access to Metung and Lakes Entrance. To book or learn more, call Fraser Island Retreat on (03) 5155 3796. Fraser Island Retreat The extraordinary Fraser Island Retreat.
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