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It is known as the boating capital of Victoria.

History
Paynesville was originally called Toonalook which is an aboriginal name for "place of many fish". The Post Office opened on 8 November 1879 as Toonalook and was renamed Paynesville in 1886 by the Dickson family who still reside in the area.

Raymond Island
Raymond Island is a small island accessible via the Raymond Island Ferry. The island is predominantly residential and is well-known for its large koala population. It has been at the centre of continued local debate over the construction of a bridge to allow for better access and further development.

Education
Carey Baptist Grammar School has an outdoor education camp near Paynesville called Carey Toonallook.