Metung was once a popular holiday spot with Gippsland's gentry. This charming retreat is situated on the shores of Bancroft's Bay, and is awarded by competent judges of the picturesque the palm for beauty of scenery. This place is the gem of lakeland. The Metung Regatta is held in January. Cruises Cruises are conducted by Bull's Marine Industries and Riviera Nautica, where sailboards, sailing dinghies and fishing gear are also available.
Customers can help work their ship if they wish or just relax.
Both businesses are located on Metung Road. Bull's is a shipbuilding yard long associated with boating on the lakes. Captain James Bull arrived in Gippsland in 1878 and began exploring the lakes on his paddle steamer, The Tanjil. He later made an unsuccessful attempt to convert the Burrabogie into a floating hotel. Spray Cruises offer excusions on board the 14-metre sailing ketch 'Spray'.