Loch Sport

Overview

Loch Sport is situated east of Sale on a narrow spit of land between the sand dunes of Ninety Mile Beach and Lake Victoria. It is surrounded by state and national parks, perfect for those seeking a natural bush retreat. Mainly a beach tourist town, the population outside holidays sits at about 800 but swells to 4,000 during Easter and Christmas. 

Next to the township The Lakes National Park (one of the geographically flattest in Australia) comprises 2,390 hectares and is a living treasure for flora and fauna: boasting abundant populations of kangaroos, emus, echidnas, koalas, brilliant birdlife and a plethora of wildflowers.

History

Traditionally Aboriginal land, this area was extremely popular for hunting, fishing (male work) and the collection of water yams (potatoes) and fruit/vegetables etc. (women's work). Middens (artefact sites) are still present but all semi nomadic natives are but memories.  In the 1800s British settlers cleared the land and began farming.

Melbournians soon discovered the Aquatic delights of the lakes (fishing, swimming and boating) and by the turn of the 20th century Loch Sport had access via a road (a dirt track) and several plots set out.

By the time cars dominated the landscape, more and more people bought property in the township. Significantly Loch Sport was one of the last Victorian towns to receive the service of electricity (1983).

Places of interest

Rotomah Island Bird Observatory
Gippsland Lakes
Lake Reeve Lookout
Salt Lake
Marina
National Park

Accommodation

Accommodation options in and around Loch Sport include a motel, caravan park, camping and cottages. For further information please visit:

Tourism Wellington
http://www.tourismwellington.com.au/accommodation.asp

Wellington Visitor Information Centre
8 Foster Street (Princes Highway), Sale
Open: 7 days a week 9.00am-5.00pm
Telephone: 03 5144 1108
Email: admin@tourismwellington.com.au

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