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Getting Here

Captains Cove Resort is at 19A Mitchell St, Paynesville VIC 3880, within the Captains Cove precinct. Gippsland Holidays reception is at 18A Mitchell St — clearly signposted at the front of the resort, opposite parking bay 36.

Resort address — for navigation

Captains Cove Resort
19A Mitchell St
Paynesville VIC 3880

Reception — Gippsland Holidays management

Gippsland Holidays
18A Mitchell St
Paynesville VIC 3880

Resort map coming soon

Your guide to the Captains Cove Resort precinct. Everything within a short, flat walk.

Drive Times

Paynesville sits on the Gippsland Lakes, an easy run east of Melbourne and a scenic coastal drive from Canberra and Sydney.

From

Drive Time

Route Notes

Melbourne CBD

3.5 hours

Via the Princes Highway (M1) east through Traralgon and Sale, then Paynesville Road from Bairnsdale. The final 15 minutes along the water is the best part.

Canberra

5 hours

Via the Monaro Highway and Cann Valley Highway, joining the Princes Highway at Cann River. One of Australia's great quiet road trips through high country and coastal forest.

Sydney

8 hours

Via the Princes Highway coastal route. Consider breaking the journey in Batemans Bay or Merimbula and arriving refreshed. A genuine road-trip classic.

Break Up the Drive

Travelling from Melbourne? Consider a stop at the Sale Wetlands boardwalk (a 10-minute detour off the highway) or a coffee in Bairnsdale's main street before the final 15-minute run down to Paynesville.

Key Local Distances

Raymond Island Ferry
5 minutes on foot

Walk straight from the resort to the ferry terminal and cross to Raymond Island, home to one of Australia's healthiest wild koala populations.

Paynesville Esplanade
5 to 10 minute walk

Cafes, bakeries and fish and chips along the foreshore. Head along the waterfront from the resort.

Bairnsdale
15 minutes by car

East Gippsland's regional hub. Good for a supermarket shop, fuel, or a meal before heading in.

Finding the Resort

Gippsland Holidays reception is at 18A Mitchell St, Paynesville — clearly signposted at the front of the Captains Cove Resort precinct. Look for the Gippsland Holidays sign opposite parking bay 36.

Free on-site parking is available directly adjacent to your apartment. Trailer and boat parking is available in the resort precinct.

Self check-in is available 24/7. Your unique door code is sent before arrival. There is no need to visit reception first — you can go straight to your apartment.

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Self Check-In — Contactless Arrival, Any Time

Every Gippsland Holidays apartment uses the Eufy Digital Lock system for seamless, contactless entry. Your unique 4-digit code is sent to you before arrival and is specific to your stay. No queuing at a front desk, no waiting for a handover — your holiday starts the moment you pull up.

1

LOCATE — Find Your Apartment Door

Apartment numbers match your parking bay number. Look for the number on arrival to find your door.

2

WAKE — Wake the Lock Panel

The Eufy Digital Lock panel will light up automatically when approached or touched lightly.

3

ENTER — Enter Your 4-Digit Code

Carefully enter the unique 4-digit code sent to you before arrival. This code is specific to your stay.

4

CONFIRM — Press the Tick Button

Press the tick (check) button on the bottom right of the keypad to confirm your entry code.

5

CHECK — Check the Indicator Light

Watch the small LED indicator on the lock panel after pressing confirm. Blue = Unlocked, you're in. Orange = Locked,
secured.

6

SECURE — Door Auto-Locks on Closing

Always test the handle after the door closes to confirm the lock has engaged before walking away.

Easy to Find

Clearly signposted at the front of the precinct.

Self Check-In

Available 24/7 with your unique door code.

Messages Monitored Daily

Overnight responses may be slightly delayed.

Need help on arrival?

Call or text our team directly and we will guide you through your check-in. We are always close by. Or send us a message via the contact form and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Ready to plan your stay?

Book direct with Gippsland Holidays for the best available rate — and our team will be there from the moment you arrive.

15% off all hire equipment for direct reservation guests