Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Loch Sport
& Lakes National Park
Sights & Activities
The small, bushy holiday town of Loch Sport - where wallabies graze serenely on resid-
ents' front lawns - sprawls between the ocean and Lake Victoria. The main road comes to
an abrupt halt at Lakes National Park, a narrow strip of coastal bushland surrounded by
water. Banksia and eucalypt woodland abound, along with areas of low-lying heathland
and some swampy salt-marsh scrub. In spring the park is carpeted with native wildflowers
and has one of Australia's best displays of native orchids. A loop road through the park
provides good vehicle access, and there are well-marked
walking trails
.
Point Wilson
, at the
eastern tip of the mainland section of the park, is the best picnic spot and a popular gather-
ing place for kangaroos. Industrial-strength mosquito repellent is a must here.
Sleeping & Eating
Emu Bight Camp Site
( 13 19 63; unpowered sites per 6 people $15)
The only camping area in the park itself, this place
has pit toilets and fireplaces but you must BYO water.
CAMPGROUND
$
90 Mile Beach
Holiday Retreat
(
CAMPGROUND
$
03-5146 0320;
www.90milebeachholidayretreat.com
; Track 10, off Golden Beach-Loch Sport Rd; unpowered/
powered sites from $36/38, lodge & cottage d from $95)
On a huge chunk of land a few kilometres
from Loch Sport, this retreat has 2.4km of pristine beach frontage, lots of camp sites and
spacious, airy lodges. It's separated from the rest of the world by 6km of dirt track. The
whole place is run on solar- and wind-powered generators.
Marina Hotel
( 03-5146 0666; Basin Blvd, Loch Sport; mains $16-28; noon-2pm & 6-9pm)
Perched by the lake and
marina, the local pub has a friendly vibe, superb sunset views and decent seafood dishes
on the bistro menu.
SEAFOOD
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