Kalimna

Kalimna can be experienced through three very different highlights: the expansive views from Jemmy’s Point, a network of trails connecting local attractions, and the giant orange clownfish in front of Lakes Caravilla Caravan Park. Views, activity and an unusual figure give the town several distinctive focal points. If you’re planning a family trip, you can give these highlights different weight depending on the day’s interests, without combining them into a fixed route: take in the scenery, use the trails to get around, or explore a distinctive figure and its story. When choosing a holiday apartment in Kalimna, the first important question is which of these experiences you want to set the tone for your stay.

Expansive views from Jemmy’s Point

Jemmy’s Point in Kalimna is a lookout with a spectacular 270-degree panorama across the Gippsland Lakes, the Entrance, Bass Strait and 90 Mile Beach. Its broad sweep makes the view an experience in its own right: the focus here is on the continuous landscape, not on walking between several destinations. If you mainly want to experience waterside and coastal scenery on your trip, Jemmy’s Point is a distinctive anchor for your stay in Kalimna.

Trails connecting the attractions

The Jemmys Point Loop Trails form a 6 km network of trails connecting attractions in Kalimna. They link several destinations rather than putting a single lookout at the centre. One specifically named connection is the Jetty Link Trail: it leads from Hotel Road down a series of stairways to Kalimna Jetty. The stairways are part of the trail. Kalimna Jetty has been extended by six metres. For orientation, this gives you two scales to consider: the 6 km network and one clearly named connection with stairways and a jetty as its destination. If you’d like to include trails in your day, you can use the difference between several linked attractions and one specific section as a guide.

The Big Fish and its story

A giant orange clownfish, the Big Fish, stands in front of Lakes Caravilla Caravan Park in Kalimna. George Holding and his sons built it in 1975 in the driveway of their family home in Lakes Entrance. That same year, the Big Fish made its debut at the local Kinkuna Festival. Its location in Kalimna, its construction in Lakes Entrance and its festival appearance are distinct aspects of its story. Alongside the scenery and trails, this striking local landmark also offers a historical talking point to explore together.

Choosing a focus for your holiday apartment search

When looking for a holiday apartment in Kalimna, you can choose according to the kind of day you want: Jemmy’s Point puts the focus on panoramas; the 6 km network of trails and the Jetty Link Trail on routes between attractions; and the Big Fish on a distinctive figure with a story. For families, these offer different ideas for spending time together: taking in the views, including trails in your day, or using the story of its construction as a talking point.

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