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From surfing to skiing, paddling to trail running, FIND YOUR OWN ADVENTURE IN VICTORIA’S EAST GIPPSLAND S urf at the beach in the morning and ski down the snowy slopes in the afternoon: from watersports to hiking, biking to skiing, fly-fishing to caving, East Gippsland has it all. Whether you want to boat, sail, swim, kayak or fish, you can do it all on the many rivers and lakes. Head to secret fishing spots on board a charter from Metung or Lakes Entrance. Surf the waves at Red Bluff, go kite surfing off the beach or dive in a marine national park. Cruise through the estuarine Mallacoota Inlet or hire a canoe and paddle the Tambo River. Explore the labyrinth of the Buchan Caves, a honeycomb of caves formed by underground rivers that cut through limestone rock almost 400 million years ago. Admire majestic stands of coastal rainforest near Marlo and Cape Conran Coastal Park or hike through the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Croajingolong National Park and end up in Mallacoota, where you can reward yourself with a bowl of fresh, local abalone noodles. There are dozens of walks and trails ranging from easy to challenging in coastal, forest, riverside and high country areas, but for a true fitness challenge in spectacular surrounds, join the Australian Adventure Festival in October, for three days of competitive adventure sports. Athletes from across the nation and Internationally will descend on East Gippsland from 21 - 23 October to compete in the Australian Adventure Festival, the ultimate event for adventure sports in Australia. Designed to take advantage of the region’s renowned natural assets, the Australian Adventure Festival will challenge athletes with mountain biking, paddling, trail running and adventure racing across distances of up to 100 kilometres through Continue EXPLORE YOUR ADVENTUROUS SIDE IN EAST GIPPSLAND TAKE A MATE & ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR GIPPSLAND LAKES BY BIKE AND BOAT. ➤ 2 nights’ accommodation in Jetty Road Retreat, Metung including dinner & a bottle of local wine ➤ 2 hour guided Mountain Bike adventure with ONLY $600 FOR TWO PEOPLE Venture Out Tours ➤ ½ day ‘paddle and dine’ Hobie kayak self guided tour of the Lakes including lunch for 2 at Wyanga Park Winery ➤ 50% off entry into the 2016 Australian Adventure Festival, 21-23 October 2016 16 Ultimate Adventure Pass OUTER EDGE 17 Book now 1800 637 060 or visit www.discovereastgippsland.com.au/holiday-packages