Loch Village
Overview
Loch Village, is a thriving craft community with cosy cafes, charming curios, antique stores and galleries. The township is set back from the highway amongst colourful cottage gardens that spill out cheekily onto the street.
History
The township of Loch in South Gippsland was established with the coming of the railway in the 1876. Early in Loch's development, the townspeople recognised the need for a local and accessible school to provide the fluctuating numbers of children with an elementary and socialising education.
Petitions were sent to the Victorian Department of Education for this purpose and by 1889 the school had been constructed and a Head Teacher, Francis William Clarke, appointed. In many ways the history of this school and its teacher provide valuable information about living in what was then an isolated town, and the efforts of its residents to establish a sense of place and community.
Places of interest
Loch suspension bridge
Antique stores
Old style cottages
Pretty village
Accommodation
The tiny township of Loch offers a quality self contained residence. Further information about this or accommodation in the larger nearby towns can be found at www.visitpromcountry.com
Town statistics
| Population | 706 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Melbourne | 105 kilometres, 50 miles and 1.5 hours driving time |
| Road access | South Gippsland Highway |