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WATER & COAST · SMALLEST & BIGGEST

Australia’s largest inland network of waterways, says Visit Victoria.

Gippsland Lakes · Gippsland

Gippsland Lakes National Park, Victoria.

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About this place

Visit Victoria describes the linked lakes and waterways as Australia’s largest inland network.

The record

Comparison: Networks of inland waterways in Australia, using the tourism publisher’s description.

This is a regional network rather than one lake. Plan a regional stay and choose an official access point.

Visiting

Use the linked visitor page to check current access, opening and booking arrangements.

Check access details directly before travelling. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

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Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.