Gipsy Point on Mallacoota Inlet

Gipsy Point is located on a peninsula that juts into the upper lake of Mallacoota Inlet. The town is upstream from Mallacoota and is surrounded by lakes, rivers and Croajingolong National Park. Here, a waterside landscape meets a national park setting. When searching for a hotel in Gipsy Point, this landscape offers a practical starting point: consider whether you would like to focus your stay more on waterways and boating activities or on trails and wildlife watching.

Landscape, Trails and Wildlife

Gipsy Point is about 1 km downstream from the confluence of the Wallagaraugh River and the Genoa River. Together with its location upstream from Mallacoota, this helps place the town within the inlet and river area.

The Point Tip Walk is an easy bushland trail in the heart of Croajingolong National Park near Gipsy Point. A walking trail leads from Gipsy Point into the national park, where you may be lucky enough to spot parrots, whistlers, fantails, thornbills, sea eagles and various seabirds. White-bellied sea eagles, lyrebirds and azure kingfishers are also part of Gipsy Point’s birdlife. The trail and the possible bird sightings appeal to different nature interests.

Gipsy Point is home to a large mob of kangaroos. Goannas and brightly coloured Gippsland water dragons are often seen along the lake at Gipsy Point. The wildlife here includes mammals and reptiles as well as birds, although sightings can vary.

Waterways and Activities

Gipsy Point has a boat-launching ramp. Check its condition before setting out. Mallacoota Inlet is navigable from Mallacoota to Gipsy Point. Visitors can paddle a canoe upstream along the Genoa River to Gipsy Point. Take weather, water levels and local advice into account when planning your time on the water.

The two waterways differ: the inlet can be travelled from Mallacoota to Gipsy Point, while the canoe trip upstream follows the Genoa River. Gipsy Point Lodge can help with boat hire for exploring the inlet. You can plan around a trip on the inlet, a canoe tour or boat hire.

Anglers may also consider Mallacoota Inlet for its plentiful black bream and dusky flathead. These fish add another connection to the waterside landscape alongside boating and canoeing opportunities.

Additional Activities

In summer, Gipsy Point Lodge offers Hobie kayaks or canoes for hire. The lodge also has a licensed restaurant on selected days. Check the restaurant details before visiting: kayak and canoe hire is seasonal, while the restaurant is open on selected days.

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