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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.

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Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge

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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

 
Entries Open 28th February 2024
 
Early Bird Entries Close Monday 8th April
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
 
Event Day Saturday 4th May 2024
 
Early Bird Prize
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

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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"

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Craft Hire

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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.

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