PAGE 36 | LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE LOCH SPORT A quiet haven of pristine lakes, beaches and national parks Loch Sport is a small waterside village surrounded by Gippsland's picturesque lakes, beaches and national parks. It is uniquely situated as the only town on the southern side of the Gippsland Lakes, sitting on a spit of land between Lake Victoria and the Ninety Mile Beach. History and nature The area around Loch Sport was first occupied by the First Nations Tatungalung people, and a number of shell middens have been found nearby, along the Ninety Mile Beach. In 1841, a party led by Angus McMillan explored the lakes by boat. After the party discovered open grassland on the ocean side of Lake Victoria, the area was later taken up as pastoral runs. Wildlife Loch Sport's unique location makes it a haven for wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, wombats, possums, echidnas, and occasionally koalas and deer. Dolphins are often seen in the lake, and more than 190 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Numerous trails enable bushwalkers to immerse themselves in natural bushland, close to sea or lake. The region's Indigenous and natural heritage is acknowledged on an art trail in the Lake Street Park, which features large outdoor murals by Gippsland-based artist Simon White, depicting some of the original Tatungalung people, as well as local flora and wildlife, such as wedgetailed eagles and sea eagles. The town’s Lake Street Park features murals by Gippsland-based mural artist Simon White. Photo: Wellington Shire The magnificent Ninety Mile Beach at Loch Sport. Photo: Visit Gippsland LAKE VICTORIA LAKE REEVE LAKE REEVE SEAGULL DRIVE BEACH PELICAN BAY 90 MILE BEACH CHARLES ST GOVERNMENT RD VICTORIA PARADE LAKE ST LAKE ST CAMPBELL ST SANCTUARY RD CLIFF ST BASIN BLVD NATIONAL PARK RD NATIONAL PARK RD NATIONAL PARK RD NATIONAL PARK RD NATIONAL PARK RD THE BOULEVARD VICTORIA ST BREAM RD WALLABY ST WALLABY ST GOODLEFT AVE SEAGULL DRIVE CAMERONS RD STOCKYARD HILL CWY BEACH RD GIPPSLAND LAKES NATIONAL PARK LIONS PARK THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK CHARLES ST RESERVE SALE TO WATTLE POINT TO loch sport 3851 Welcome to Distance from Melbourne: 266km Population: 690 approx. Amenities: Numerous houses are available for holiday stays as well as caravan and hotel/motel options. THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK
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