Experience & paddle the open water conditions on the Gippsland Lakes, on Australia's largest inland water way.
View the spectacular man made entrance on the 90 Mile Beach that allows the lakes to run into Bass Strait.
Start at Paynesville for the elite paddler or Metung for the recreational paddler to finish at the Iconic Lakes Entrance Footbridge
New Major Sponsor
We are super excited to announce that REVO Kayak Australia is the new Major Sponsor for the Paddle Challenge for the next three years.
See our Facebook page for more details.
Paddle Challenge Countdown
Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge
Paynesville to Lakes Entrance 27km
Experienced paddlers 15 years of age and above
Metung to Lakes Entrance 13km
Novice to experienced paddlers 10 years of age and above
Saturday 4th May 2024
Early Bird Prize Winner Announced 9th April
Entries Close 11.59pm Sunday 30th April
$40 Penalty Fee Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th of April
No Entries From Wednesday 1st May
Entries Will Close When Event Capped Numbers Are Reached
Don't Be Disappointed And Enter Early
Entry Refund & One Extra Ticket For The Lucky Draw.
IN THE EVENT OF ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THE EVENT MAY BE REVERSED OR MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING DAY.
Local Weather Forecast And Tidal Flow Information
Surrounding The Entrance Channel To The Gippsland Lakes
2024 Major Prizes
All paddlers go into a lucky draw of donated prizes to be won.
Announced soon
Crafts Allowed
Surf Skis - Ocean Racing Skis - Plastic Skis - Outrigger Canoes
Stand Up Paddle Boards - Prone Paddle Board - SLSA Racing Board
Hobie Kayak - Sit on Top Kayak - Sea Kayaks - Canoe
Surf Boats - St. Ayles Skiff - Coastal Rowing Boat
New Category
The "Mates & Corporate Challenge"
Craft Hire
Presented by Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance
Funds Raised Will Help Provide Safer Beaches
Interested In Sponsoring This Major Event For East Gippsland?
Go to CONTACT for more informantion.
Interested In A New Challenge?
Gippsland Lakes 100
Sale to Lakes Entrance
100 Kilometre Paddle Challenge.
5 Stages - 13 Hours Time Limit.
