Boort - Little Lake Boort Trail



Boort is known as the oasis of the north owing to the numerous lakes and waterways, the lush gardens of the township and the expansive irrigated agricultural land surrounding the town.

The area's first station established in 1843 by Henry Godfrey was named 'Boort' and reputedly means 'smoke from the hill' in the local Dja Dja Wurrung dialect and referred to their means of communication from nearby Bald Hill. The town developed in the 1870's and was originally located on the southern shore of Little Lake Boort and was moved to the north in 1883 when the railway arrived. The little lake, annexed from the larger Lake Boort in the early 1920's, provides opportunities for water-skiing, sailing, walking, cycling, fishing, photography, bird-watching and other sports. The trail around the little lake is a 3.7km loop and will take around 1 hour to walk.

Things to see
The trail commences at the northern foreshore of the lake in the landscaped parkland that offers a playground and merry-go-round for the kids. Heading west, the trail will take you past some of the town's excellent sports facilities including the tennis, lawn bowls and croquet clubs as well as the local swimming pool. A little further on is the Coliban Water storage and treatment plant. At the southern end of the lake you will pass the Angling Club to enter Jajoweroung Park and then come to Myrnong Beach, where you can pause for a quick dip to cool off. The area around the lakes was a regular camping spot of the Dja Dja Wurrung and some well preserved middens and scar trees are still evident. The boardwalk running parallel to the causeway was completed in 2012 and offers a wonderful opportunity to view the bird and animal life in this natural reed section of the lake. This wetland area hosts many species including Fairy Martins, Black Swans, Dusky Moorhens, turtles, water rats and at least 6 types of frogs including the Peron's Tree Frog and the Barking Marsh Frog. Cross the bridge over the irrigation channel then stroll back through the shady native plantation near the caravan park to head back to Nolen's Park.

Swimming at Little Lake Boort
Boort - Little Lake Boort Trail

Generations of locals have grown up loving the water right in the heart of Boort. The banks of the lake feature great picnic and barbecue facilities, plus the popular lake-side caravan park.

There is a designated safe swimming area located at the Nolen's Park end at the Boort Lakes Holiday Park (within the Holiday Park) near the Ski Club rooms. The swimming area is suitable for both inexperienced and experienced swimmers. Experienced Swimmers can also swim at any part of the lake.

Near the swimming area are electric BBQs, picnic tables, shade, picnic blanket spot, undercover area, rubbish bins, public toilets and a playground.


Location


Cnr Godfrey Street and McMillans Road,  Boort 3537 Map


Web Links


Little Lake Boort Trail (PDF)


Boort - Little Lake Boort TrailCnr Godfrey Street and McMillans Road,, Boort, Victoria, 3537