Things to do with kids in Simpsons Creek

East Gippsland Shire Council · 3888

Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Simpsons Creek in the East Gippsland area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it.

Landmarks

The East Gippsland Rail Trail passes through Simpsons Creek.

Getting around

Simpsons Creek has no train station; Bairnsdale Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 64 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Simpsons Creek, so most trips start by car. By car from Simpsons Creek, Lakes Entrance is about 42 minutes away and Bairnsdale about 69 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Orbost Outdoor Pool in Orbost is about 17 minutes' drive from Simpsons Creek. The closest library to Simpsons Creek is Orbost Library in Orbost, about 16 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Simpsons Creek is Ewings Marsh in Waygara, about 18 minutes' drive. Lakes Entrance is the closest bigger centre to Simpsons Creek, about 42 minutes away by car, and has 3 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Simpsons Creek are Ewings Marsh in Waygara (18 min), the playground at Forest Park in Orbost (16 min), Orbost Library in Orbost (16 min), Orbost Outdoor Pool in Orbost (17 min), Lakes Entrance Aquatic Centre in Lakes Entrance (40 min) and the playground at Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve (COM) in Lake Tyers Beach (46 min).

Best for

Longer rides and walks from Simpsons Creek on the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

Nearby suburbs

Waygara, next to Simpsons Creek, has a beach.

Playgrounds

10-20 km

2 places

20-50 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

8 places

Pools and water play

10-20 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

1 place

Beaches

5-10 km

1 place

20-50 km

4 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

4 places