The Lake Tyers Cliff Top Walk is a gentle and rewarding 6.5-kilometre trail set within the Lakes Entrance–Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve in eastern Victoria. Ideal for walkers of most fitness levels, this track typically takes between two and three hours to complete at a relaxed pace. It's graded as a level 2 circuit, which makes it a comfortable option for those looking to spend a few peaceful hours immersed in the natural coastal landscape.
The trail begins at the Red Bluff car park, located at the end of Red Bluff Road. Though the parking area is modest in size, it provides a convenient entry point to the walk. From here, the path traces the clifftops, revealing sweeping views over Lake Tyers Beach and the open expanse of the ocean beyond. On calm days, the rhythmic sound of waves crashing below adds to the meditative pace of the journey.
As you follow the well-formed trail eastward along the cliffs, you’ll come across interpretive signs sharing insights into the area’s geology, native plants, and local wildlife. These thoughtful additions give walkers a deeper sense of connection to the landscape. A few benches are tucked along the way, offering places to pause and take in the layered textures of sand, sea, and scrub that define this part of Victoria’s coast.
Eventually, the trail descends to the beach, where the character of the walk shifts. If the tide is low, the beach section provides firm, easy walking with plenty of space to enjoy the changing light and salty air. Depending on your preference, you can return the way you came along the clifftops or complete the loop by continuing along the beach back towards your starting point. Alternatively, the track can be tackled as a one-way route, with the option to start from the Lake Tyers Beach end instead.
The Lake Tyers Cliff Top Walk offers that satisfying blend of gentle exercise, natural beauty, and quiet coastal charm. It’s well-suited to those seeking a low-key outing that still delivers a strong sense of place—ideal for slowing down, soaking up the views, and appreciating the quieter corners of Victoria’s coastline.
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Total distance: 6337 m
Max elevation: 35 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 89 m
Total descent: -96 m
Getting to the trailhead: Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve.
To reach the trailhead for the Lake Tyers Cliff Top Walk, head to the Red Bluff day visitor area, located just a short drive from the township of Lake Tyers. Follow Red Bluff Road until you reach the end, where you’ll find a small car park that serves as the starting point for the walk. The road is sealed and suitable for all vehicles, and while parking is limited, it’s generally sufficient outside of peak holiday periods. This coastal spot offers direct access to the clifftop trail, making it an easy and convenient launch point for your walk.
Closest towns to this walk: Bairnsdale, Lake Tyers Beach, Lakes Entrance, Metung, Orbost, Paynesville, Swan Reach
The Lakes Entrance–Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve, located near the township of Lake Tyers in eastern Victoria, is a quiet stretch of coastline offering a mix of coastal walking, fishing, boating, and camping. Part of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, it’s a place where sea meets bush, and where the natural landscape takes centre stage.
Clifftop tracks like the Lake Tyers Cliff Top Walk provide sweeping views of the beach and ocean, while shorter paths near the Red Bluff day visitor area offer easy access to lookouts and the unpatrolled beach below. Fishing is popular both in the sheltered waters of Lake Tyers and along Ninety Mile Beach, while paddling and kayaking are a peaceful way to explore the lake’s winding channels.
Camping options range from drive-in sites at Red Bluff and Spoon Bay to more remote, boat-accessible spots. The area is also rich in Aboriginal cultural heritage, with Lake Tyers holding special significance for the Gunaikurnai people.
Access is via unsealed roads including Burnt Bridge Road and Tyers House Road, with Red Bluff just a short drive from Lake Tyers township. This reserve is best suited to those looking for a slower pace, where the rhythms of wind, water, and wildlife shape the experience.
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1 Review on “Lake Tyers Cliff Top Walk (6.5km)”
An excellent walk that we stumbled across by accident when visiting Lake Tyers. We actually walked from Lake Tyers Beat to Red Bluff and returned along the beach but it appears the usual route is starting at Red Bluff. Doesn’t matter either way. The views are great along the cliff top.