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Silver Sands Tourist Park: Your Central Lakes Entrance Base

Discover the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Silver Sands Tourist Park, your ideal and affordable base for a memorable Lakes Entrance holiday. As a small, owner-operated park, we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch and maintaining immaculately clean facilities and grounds. Our location is simply unbeatable for those who want to be in the heart of the action; we are just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Cunninghame Arm Footbridge, which leads to the stunning Ninety Mile Beach, and the vibrant main street with its array of shops, restaurants, and fishing charter operators.Our park offers a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, making it a fantastic choice for families, couples, and solo travellers. We provide a range of accommodation to suit all needs and budgets, including fully self-contained and tastefully furnished ensuite cabins, as well as a selection of groomed, level grass and concrete sites for caravans. After a day of exploring the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, swimming in the surf, or enjoying a local cruise, you can return to the park and relax. The needs of our guests are our focus, and with friendly managers ready to guide you to your site and offer local advice, you’re sure to feel right at home. For a holiday that puts the best of Lakes Entrance at your fingertips, Silver Sands Tourist Park is the perfect choice.

Contact & Location

Address: 33 Myer Street, Lakes Entrance, VIC 3909, Australia
Phone: (03) 5155 2343
Email: reception@ssands.com.au
Website: ssands.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -37.8773513099749, 147.99393907766418

Park Information

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5 stars)

Powered & Unpowered Sites: A range of fully serviced, level powered sites are available. Unpowered sites are not offered.
Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage from all major carriers.
Generator Use: Not permitted.
Suitable For: Caravans, Motorhomes, and Cabin stays.
Open Fires: Not permitted. BBQ facilities are provided.
Access: Sealed road access.
Site Surface: Grass and concrete slab options.
Pet Friendly: No, pets are not permitted in the park.
Fishing: Excellent fishing from the nearby jetties, footbridge, and surf beach.
Short Walks: A very short walk to the Esplanade, footbridge, and Ninety Mile Beach.

Park Features & Facilities

Swimming pool and toddler’s pool
Toddler’s playground
Table tennis area
Heated and cooled shower and toilet facilities
Coin-operated laundry
Individual clotheslines to most sites
Van parking assistance from managers

Essentials to Bring

Drinking water hose and grey water hose
15 amp power lead
Levelling blocks
Beach towels and sunscreen
Fishing gear and a Victorian fishing licence
Walking shoes for exploring the town and beach

Explore the Local Area

Pubs & Places to Eat

Central Hotel: A classic pub with waterfront bistro dining (Approx. 500m)
Lakes Entrance Bowls Club: Offers multiple dining options and entertainment (Approx. 800m)
Kalimna Hotel: Famous for its stunning views over the lakes from the beer garden (Approx. 2 km)

Local Attractions

Cunninghame Arm Footbridge & Ninety Mile Beach: Walk across to the famous surf beach (Approx. 400m)
Gippsland Lakes: Explore Australia’s largest inland waterway system by cruise, charter, or hire boat.
Griffiths’ Sea Shell Museum: A fascinating and historic local collection (Approx. 600m)
Wyanga Park Winery: The region’s oldest winery, offering tastings and lunch (Approx. 8 km)

Nearby Parks & Services

Alternate Caravan Parks

North Arm Tourist Park: (Approx. 1 km)
Eastern Beach Holiday Park: (Approx. 2 km)
BIG4 Waters Edge Holiday Park: (Approx. 1.5 km)

Alternate Free Camps

Log Crossing Picnic Area (Colquhoun Forest): Basic bush camping with toilets (Approx. 15 km)
Emu Bight Campground (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park): Free camping, 4WD access recommended (Approx. 40 km)
Bruthen Recreation Reserve: Low-cost camping in a nearby town (Approx. 30 km)

Nearest Dump Points

Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre: Public dump point on Bullock Island Road (Approx. 2 km)
BIG4 Waters Edge Holiday Park: Fee may apply for non-guests (Approx. 1.5 km)
NRMA Bairnsdale Riverside Holiday Park: (Approx. 35 km)

Nearest Petrol Station

United Lakes Entrance: 12 Princes Highway (Approx. 1 km)
Ampol Lakes Entrance: 371-375 Esplanade (Approx. 800m)

Nearest Alternate Drinking Water Resupply

The park provides potable town water to all sites.
Lakes Entrance Foreshore: Public taps and drinking fountains are available along the Esplanade for filling bottles.

Seasonal Weather Guide

Summer (Dec – Feb)

Comfortable and warm, perfect for swimming, boating, and enjoying the beach. The town is at its most vibrant. Average max temperature: 22-23°C.

Autumn (Mar – May)

Mild, sunny days and calm waters make this the best time for fishing and cruising the lakes with fewer crowds. Average max temperature: 16-21°C.

Winter (Jun – Aug)

Cool and often clear, offering crisp days perfect for long walks on the beach and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Average max temperature: 13-14°C.

Spring (Sep – Nov)

Mild and pleasant weather as the region comes to life. A great time for exploring the national parks and seeing wildlife. Average max temperature: 16-19°C.

Silver Sands Tourist Park – Your Central Lakes Entrance Base