LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 37 LOCH SPORT Wellington Shire comes alive over summer with an array of family activities. Scan the QR code above to find out more. Lots of family fun awaits you here this summer With the cold weather becoming a distant memory, and the warmer days now with us, what could be better than sitting on the banks of a lake, watching the world go by? Loch Sport in Wellington Shire (aka ‘The Middle of Everywhere’) is the ideal choice for doing just that, offering unblemished natural bushland, serene lakeside moments, and the opportunity to enjoy one of Victoria’s best ocean beaches. Loch Sport Loch Sport is an exciting Gippsland Lakes destination that is uniquely positioned on the foreshore of Lake Victoria – between the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park and the Lakes National Park – with the famous 90 Mile Beach just a few minutes from the township. A mecca for water sports With both lake and ocean on hand, Loch Sport is a natural mecca for aquatic activities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. The lake is serviced with a marina, jetties and boat ramps. Unique location Loch Sport is the only town on the southern side of the Gippsland Lakes, adjacent to the ocean and the lakes. Its unique location makes it a haven for wildlife, such as kangaroos, emus, wombats, possums and echidnas. Dolphins are often seen in the lake, and there is an abundance of birdlife in the area. Carnival fun Loch Sport comes alive over the warmer months, with a highlight being the Loch Sport Annual Community Carnival, which happens during the post-Christmas to New Year’s period. The carnival features rides, food vans and markets, and is great fun for the whole family. New Year’s Eve fireworks New Year’s Eve is a fabulous family night in Loch Sport, with a spectacular annual fireworks display at the water’s edge. The magnificent 90 Mile Beach is just minutes from Loch Sport. Photo: Visit Victoria PB13872
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