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TOWN NAME:-      Loch Sport (Gippsland)
Population:- 1000 Plus
Nearest highway:-    Princes Highway (1)
Nearest Capital City:-   Melbourne (300 kms east)
Nearest Railway:- Sale
Airports/Services:-  Traralgon (commercial airlines)
Sale (charter services)

Loch Sport is an unspoilt bush heaven in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, it is situated on the shoreline of lake Victoria with unique access to the 90 mile beach, national and coastal parks, excellent water sport facilities and has a gentle year round climate.

Visitors to Loch Sport are not likely to run out of things to do, some of which include :-

Fishing -

Lake Victoria (shore-jetties-groynes-boats) catches include :- Bream - Mullet - Flathead - Flounder - Tailor - Garfish - Whiting - Carp.

                    90 mile beach:- Salmon - Mullet - Flathead - Couta - Trevally - Gummy Shark -                       other sharks

( all required baits/fishing tackle/information are available from local shops)

Boating - Water-Skiing - Swimming

Great boating-skiing-sailing can be had on Lake Victoria most of the year, Loch Sport boat Club welcomes visitors to participate in its events, excellent marine facilities are available at the Marina. Loch Sport also has 3 public launching ramps within the township. There is a host of secluded/safe swimming beaches on Lake Victoria and the 90 mile beach offers many beautiful and unspoilt areas with small to medium surf conditions.

Bushwalking - Bird Watching

Loch Sport offers the walker-bird watcher a unique opportunity to enjoy their hobby in the most tranquil and natural environment imaginable. There are many kilometres of secluded tracks that reveal the areas diverse range of flora and fauna. Rotamah island with its world renowned bird observatory also conducts natural history education programs. From August to November the Lakes National Park puts on a spectacular show of wildflowers, including one of the best displays of native orchids to be found anywhere in Australia.

Sports-other facilities

Local tennis-bowls-golf-dance and RSL clubs welcome visitors to share their facilities and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Those taking part in outdoor sports are always assured of being watched by a gallery of kangaroos, wallabys, deer and emus. Loch Sport is also well known for the diverse range of craft produced within the town.

Where to Stay

A wide range of accommodation is available for hire/lease from, Loch Sport Holiday Park, Loch Sport Motel, Lakeside Lodge Cabins, Marina Beach Cabins, Lake Victoria Cabins, Riviera Units, Loch sport Holiday Flats, Pelican Bay Accommodation, Parks Victoria, Gary Powers Real Estate.

Where to Eat

Full three course meals, light meals, snacks, takeaways are available from the Marina Hotel, Loch Sport Motel, the R.S.L,. Lizardz Pit Restaurant, Track 11, Loch Sport Bakery, Lakeview Coffee Lounge, (has internet access facilities)

General Items

Loch sport is also well equipt with all other facilities that may be required by the general public/visitor, such as, Licensed grocers-petrol-auto/marine services, post office, news agents, RACV-Doctor-health centre-hairdresser etc. etc.

Loch Sport is a unique, tranquil and interesting township that welcomes visitors and tourist to come and share its pleasant, healthy and relaxing lifestyle and experience the feeling of being part of Gippsland’s own, and highly stimulating "DREAM COAST".



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