Gippsland Lakes Barge Services

24/09/2026

😍 Sampson looking the goods resting up near The Barrier Landing. Thanks to Skipper Pete from the Lakes-Explorer: Wildlife Tours & Water-Taxi for the great pic 📷

We're here for the big over water transport jobs - like this salvage contract we helped out with during the week (we'll post more about that a bit later), but if you're heading to the Gippsland Lakes and would like a personalised informative tour or over water taxi service around Lakes Entrance & The Barrier Landing, the Lakes Explorer is a great option -

🦭 One hour educative Boat TOUR around harbour and ocean entrance.
$20pp for 3p or $30pp for 2p. Max. 3 adults or maybe 4 pax.

🛟 Water TAXI between local jetties including Ocean Entrance & Barrier Landing:
$10-$30pp each way. Max. 4 pax. We do not travel to Metung or Paynesville.

Text Skipper Pete at on 04585 11438 to check availability or search Lakes-Explorer - Wildlife Tours & Water-Taxi Service on Facebook for more info.

24/09/2026

Happy to support Carter Marine Group with the transport of machinery to this salvage job on the 90 mile Beach back across the Gippsland Lakes this week.

17/09/2026

👍👍👍 Stick 'em up for Wal 👍👍👍

Paul (or Wal as we call him) is one of Eagle's best mates from way back and he has designed & printed new stickers for the barge. Wal came to visit and stay with us in Metung for a few days and Sampson is getting all stuck up! Looking pretty fantastic in the Bulldogs colours we must say!!! Thanks so much Wal, we love your work. 👏

21/08/2026

18/08/2026

Eagle has begun the Variety Vic Bash today - follow along via Smooth Operators - Variety Bash Car 3858. For any Barge jobs required over the next 3 weeks, please call Sid on 0408512568.

17/08/2026

The fog cleared just in time for our job early this morning! Sid, Lil & Rusty were on deck today, transporting Plumber Damien Daniel's truck over Bancroft Bay to Mosquito Point.

Look how fast Sid goes when Eagle's away 😂

10/07/2026

⚓ A Tribute to a Gippsland Lakes Legend! ⚓

Last week, our employee and mate Sid (David Bull Jnr) quietly finished up full-time employment with Gippsland Lakes Barge Services. He didn't want any fuss, but we thought this song and footage might do nicely as a sort of thank you.

Sid’s expertise driving Sampson and his knowledge of the Gippsland lakes and tides is second to none. Eagle has been very lucky to have his tutelage over the past 2 years.

He may say he’s retired now, but he’s actually going to be here for us to work on a casual basis—like when Eagle is away and we need a driver, or when he just needs a hand on a tricky job.

Sid will now have time on his hands to go away and catch up with some old mates... but we're sure we'll still see a fair bit of him! Whether he's checking up on us during his morning walk, or at the pub for a "toolbox meeting" at the end of the day.

Cheers Sid, we thank you for your knowledge, expertise, and tuition. 🌊🍻

Eagle and Kim's daughter Lil is now learning the ropes as deckhand... and of course Rusty is still along for the ride... and to say hi to Sammy the seal! 🐶🦭

So the tide has changed, but barge Sampson keeps rollin' on, steady & strong!

05/07/2026

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04/07/2026

Flash back to the job at the Metung Hotel with Gippsland Civil

26/06/2026

Such a fabulous community event in Metung - happening tomorrow. Kim has been busy making lanterns & helping with the organisation of this event. Come along and enjoy great food, live music, games & entertainment at this free family friendly festival in our beautiful Village.