Metung

Metung is a small waterfront village in East Gippsland, Victoria, situated on a narrow peninsula between Bancroft Bay and Lake King on the Gippsland Lakes system. Located about 314 kilometres east of Melbourne and 31 kilometres from Bairnsdale, it is known for its sheltered waterways, jetties, and relaxed lakeside character. The village serves as a centre for boating, fishing and dining, and is a gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and nearby coastal attractions.

Visitors can expect a quiet lakeside village set on a peninsula surrounded by the Gippsland Lakes. The foreshore features jetties, moorings, beaches and a boardwalk, with cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops along Metung Road. The setting is low-rise and walkable, with views across Bancroft Bay to the lakes and boats. Visitors can explore the waterfront, swim at sheltered beaches, hire boats or kayaks, play golf, and use Metung as a base for lake cruises and day trips.

Metung is located on Gunaikurnai Country. European settlement developed from the 1870s as a fishing and farming hamlet serving the Gippsland Lakes. The name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word. The village grew as a port and holiday resort with jetties, guesthouses and fishing fleets, and retains heritage buildings and a long association with commercial and recreational fishing on Lake King and Bancroft Bay.

Metung is part of Gunaikurnai Country and reflects the cultural heritage of the Gippsland Lakes region. It is known as a traditional fishing village and lakeside resort community, with a contemporary culture centred on boating, lakeside dining, art galleries and community markets that reflect East Gippsland's coastal lifestyle.