BIKE HIRE
BIKE HIRE
Hire mountain bikes, e-bikes, cruisers or kids’ bikes and explore East Gippsland at your own pace — from forest trails to lakeside paths.
SUP HIRE
SUP HIRE
Step up on a SUP for an hour, an arvo or a full day and glide across Cunningham Arm or further afield to search for seals and dolphins. A safe and fun adventure for families and friends.
KAYAK HIRE
KAYAK HIRE
From the 'front lake' of Cunningham Arm to the 'back lake' of North Arm, our kayaks get you up close to marine life and up stream to a spot of lunch at Wyanga Park Winery.
GUIDED EXPERIENCES
GUIDED EXPERIENCES
Join guided SUP tours, kayak adventures, lessons and mountain bike rides through East Gippsland's natural wonders. Explore with local guides and discover hidden gems.
PACKAGES
PACKAGES
Our curated East Gippsland adventure packages: bike & dine, SUP & sauna, paddling challenges, scenic rides and... helicopter to your SUP, anyone? Great for couples, friends & families.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
A bit about Venture Out and owner-operator Sarah Carlisle: lifelong adventurer with local knowledge, a passion for nature and years of guiding experience.
OUR STORY
We make adventure our business, and our way of life.
Based in Lakes Entrance, Venture Out offers bike, kayak and SUP hire, guided experiences, and locally curated adventure packages designed to help you explore the best of East Gippsland.
Whether you’re pedalling forest singletrack, gliding across the Gippsland Lakes, or mixing a bike ride with a long lunch and a hot springs soak, we make it easy to turn a simple day out into a memorable adventure.
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SHOP OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS
Browse online or come in-store for outdoor essentials.
Bikes, watersports, scooters & accessories.
PADDLE & PLUNGE
A guided SUP or kayak tour is followed by a well-earned soak at Metung Hot Springs.
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I was part of a pre-planned, larger group, and went out today. Thanks, Sarah and Michael, for the awesome morning. Quality kayaks, great tuition and tips, along... read more with knowledgeable insights as to the area and its history. Safety was paramount, and both Sarah and Michael ensured all were paddling within their comfort level. Happy smiles from all participants seemed to be the theme as we ended our 2 hour trip. This place offers fabulous customer service and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks, Sarah, for tracking me down when my daughter left an item behind, which you found later. Top marks, also, for not needing to haul kayaks back to the shop after paddling.
This is somewhere, as a local, I would hire from again and again.
Awesome1965
January 18, 2018107erins
We hired SUP's from Sarah on an extremely windy day with little to no experience prior. She was so lovely and helpful, excellent customer service and gave us a quick... read more introduction to SUP before we set off. Although the day wasn't great and we didn't move very far we still loved it and had a great experience.
On a separate day we hired mountain bikes and Sarah kindly dropped us off in the forest where my mum and sister went for a leisurely cycle and my partner and I did some of the mountain bike trails. My partner is a competitive mountain biker and he enjoyed it thoroughly and even found some of it challenging! We saw wallabies and lizards and had an all round excellent day. I would recommend this company very much! Such a lovely lady and very helpful to tailor to the needs of the customer.
December 31, 2017 - DavidP62
We booked a double and single kayak and enjoyed an hour so exploring the lake. Conditions were fine and sunny which made for a great experience. I was... read more really impressed with the customer service and highly recommend “Venture Out” for anyone visiting Lakes Entrance.
December 27, 2017
A lovely way to spend a day - The staff were friendly and helpful. Not having ridden for 10 years and with my rather arthritic knees, they were patient and allowed me a quick 'try-out' before hiring.... read more Their assurance that if I found an 'ordinary bike' (my term, not theirs) too challenging I could come back and upgrade to an e-bike.
They provided me with some suggestions, all of which I incorporated into my 4 hour hire.
Lakes Entrance is a great place to ride a bike - substantially flat for most of where I rode (23km in total) and enjoyable views along the water.
I could highly recommend them.
Lynne M
June 20, 2024 - jadrankak2014
Had a few hours to kill in the morning and stumbled across this little gem. I hadn't made any booking but bikes were available for hire. Choose how long you... read more want to ride (2 hours for $20), where you want to ride (waterfront for me), and what kind of bike you want (I picked the cruiser - no gears :-)). With some great advice on places I could reach in the time frame, my GoPro attached, I hit the path. Rode down to Lions Park then backtracked and rode over to Bullock Island and then to Kalimna jetty. Great bike that is very comfortable to ride (no saddle soreness for me). Highly recommend this place if you're in Lakes Entrance - great value for money.
January 5, 2018
An outstanding highlight of my year! - Myself and a friend enjoyed a brilliant riding adventure along the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail and the East Gippsland Rail Trail. It exceeded all expectations. The Venture Out team... read more provided helpful guidance and advice that enabled us to have the best possible experience. The bikes were excellent. The whole package was great value.
Jim B
December 3, 2025 -
Mt Bike hire and shuttle - Hired mt bikes for 2 days to ride from Bairnsdale to Nowa Nowa. Sarah was incredibly helpful and dropped the bikes off at our motel before we arrived. Definitely use... read more them again to hire bikes!
Tracey W
April 26, 2024
Great To Do Business With - I recently purchased a kayak from Sarah (Venture Out Australia, Lakes Entrance, VIC) and she couldn't have been more accommodating. The price was pretty much the same everywhere but Sarah... read more included a double paddle and delivered it herself on her way through NSW for a very small fee. And a lovely person as well !!!!
Pamela C
August 18, 2025
