This hotel and pub in East Gippsland dating back to 1886 faces the sun as it sets over Lake Corringle, flooding the sky with golden light. The region is stunningly beautiful, from ancient forests to untouched beaches.

Basic but comfortable, with a bar filled with fishers and farmers, the kitchen specialises in steak from nearby farms and seafood fresh from Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-op.

Order the deep-fried flake, coated in beer batter made with ale brewed at the nearby Sailors Grave Dunetown brewery.