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Brennan Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Brennan Park

Located close to the heart of Sale, Brennan Park has landscaped entry areas, rotunda with a barbeque, a play area, basketball court and running track. The large grass area remains central to the park. Playground features a structure with wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, rope bridge, steering wheel, fireman's pole, curved walk way, little wave slide, clock, steps, monkey rungs and balance beam with obstacles. Also swings and toad springer.

Sale VIC

1.2 km away

Flooding Creek Walk — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Flooding Creek Walk

Flooding Creek Walk follows the gentle flowing waterway that is known as Flooding Creek. Starting at the Cattleyard Reserve, take in the gravel pathway that mimics Flooding Creek. The walk brings you to the Water Tower, where you can then take in Pearson's Crossing that takes you over the river and leads you into the Port of Sale. The Flooding Creek Walk is a gentle walk (5.0km one way or 10km return) that takes in a gentle, gravel path. This path can be started from either the Port of Sale and finish at Woondella Estate, or in reverse.

Sale VIC

1.4 km away

Victoria Park Sale

Parks and Gardens

Victoria Park Sale

Victoria Park offers open spaces, green grass and a whole lot of history. Once the Market Square, Victoria Park became integral to early life in Sale. You'll find easy walking paths that take in the historic water towers (one a large brick tower that has been converted into a museum space, that was constructed in 1887 and a smaller concrete tower in 1922). A bandstand rotunda was also constructed in 1913 to celebrate the Jubilee of Sale. It was dismantled in 1976 and reconstructed in 1980-83. The park features lovely shady areas with seating dotted around the grounds, with a watering hole and sculptures also to be found on your walk.

Sale VIC

1.6 km away

Sale City Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sale Historical Museum

The Sale Historical Museum housed in a stylish colonial building originally designed as the administrative headquarters of the Borough of Sale. It houses a relatively large and diverse collection. Local government paper-based records and original council furniture are especially outstanding. It has a sizeable collection of portraits of local pioneers by Alfred Bock, and a significant collection of photographs of early Sale, military objects, textiles and household devices. The Sale Historical Museum, located in Foster Street Sale in the original borough of Sale offices showcases local history and life in Sale from its beginnings as Flooding Creek. An impressive collection of early Sale artefacts and photographs showcase Sale's historical past.

Sale VIC

2.1 km away

Port of Sale - Wellington Centre — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Port of Sale - Wellington Centre

A significant redevelopment was undertaken in 2004 which saw the precinct reinvigorated to include entertainment, art, heritage and leisure facilities. The development of extensive berthing/mooring facilities, a boardwalk, barbeque/picnic locations and walking paths saw the Port revitalised - and become increasingly popular with both tourists and locals alike. This Centre presently houses the Sale Library, Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale Visitor Centre, Council Chambers, café and community spaces. East of the Centre, the Borun and Tuk Aboriginal cultural walk was created, providing pedestrian access from Foster Street to the Port itself. The path includes lighting, landscaping and culturally significant canoe seating, whilst also telling the Gunaikurnai creation story of Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck. West of the Centre, the Sale Skate Park received a significant facelift and expansion to become one of the best skate facilities east of Melbourne. This area also includes a multi-court facility, barbeque shelter and an all-ages play space. Visually attractive and informative signage, combined with paving and landscaping seamlessly link all aspects of the precinct together. Today, the Port Precinct is regarded as Sale's cultural and entertainment hub and is considered one of Gippsland's must-visit tourism locations.

Sale VIC

2.1 km away

Gippsland Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gippsland Art Gallery

Established in 1965, the Gippsland Art Gallery is the region's premier arts destination. The Gippsland Art Gallery's permanent collection of artworks is one of the great cultural assets of the region. The gallery's collection currently numbers around 5,000 objects, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, works on paper, photographs, textiles, metalwork, woodwork, and indigenous and tribal art. Since its establishment in 1965, the focus of the collection has been Gippsland and the natural environment. Every year the gallery hosts exhibitions of local, national and international significance including occasional blockbuster exhibitions, in addition to regular displays of the permanent collection. Features of the gallery include beautiful architect-designed exhibition spaces, Dock 70 Cafe, and a Gallery Shop. Artworks by the celebrated Sale-based textile artist Annemieke Mein OAM are often on display. The Gippsland Art Gallery is situated at the Port of Sale, overlooking stunning waterways and parkland. Housed in the Wellington Centre together with the Sale Library and Visitor Information Centre, there is always plenty to see and do.

Sale VIC

2.1 km away

Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt Playground

Parks and Gardens

Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt Playground

A picturesque space in the heart of Sale, Lake Guthridge is a great place to relax, play and unwind. Home to its own playground, complete with a spiral slide, a shop front and various other features, the area also boasts barbecue facilities, picnic tables, a large fountain and a stunning walking track around the lake. Bring along a kayak or canoe and enjoy a leisurely paddle along the peaceful Lake Guthridge. With the variety to keep all members of the family entertained, Lake Guthridge makes for the ultimate family day out. For those with a little energy to burn, take in the 3.3km walk around both Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt. The walk around Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt is a gentle walk on gravel and concreted paths. It is easily accessible for those with prams or wheelchairs. You will encounter a gentle slope along the eastern bank of Lake Guyatt.

Sale VIC

2.3 km away

Sale Powder Magazine — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sale Powder Magazine

Colonial Governments in Victoria built Powder Magazines to provide safe conditions for the storage of explosive powder which was used by the gold mining industry. Built in 1864-65, the Sale Powder Magazine served the needs of North and East Gippsland. The Sale Powder Magazine has massive walls and buttresses and barrel vaulting in the ceiling. To reduce the chance of an accidental explosion, timber dowels were used to fix the flooring. Barrack like in appearance, the building is almost encircled by the watercourse of Flooding Creek, historically giving it a buffer from bushfires. The Magazine became private property around 1925 and in 1995 it was rediscovered through a heritage study conducted by the former City of Sale having been used as a private residence for many years. The property is now owned by the Wellington Shire Council, who utilised the services of a heritage architect to produce a schedule of work for its restoration. It is managed by a Committee of Management responsible to the Sale Historical Society.

Sale VIC

2.4 km away

Sale Botanic Gardens — Image credit: Val Walker

Natural Attractions

Sale Botanic Gardens

The Sale Botanic Gardens sits next to the Lake Guthridge precinct and contains beautiful gardens, grassed areas, paved walking areas, a playground (including flying fox), undercover picnic areas, sculptures, a fauna enclosure, a sensory garden, elm forest and the Lakeside Entertainment and Arts Facility. A recent addition to the gardens has been the Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre which is a joint project between Wellington Shire Council and GLaWAC, providing an all-weather facility for the community to host events and programs with a focus on sustainability and culture. The Sale Botanic Gardens originated in 1860 when approximately 20 hectares of land was set aside as a botanic garden. Twenty four years later, additional swampy land, now Lake Guthridge, was included in the site. Over the ensuing years, the site has endured many incursions and changes, including use as a golf course and appropriation of various sections for sporting activities and the construction of a fauna park. The Gardens owe their botanic heritage to Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, the first state botanist, and Mr William Guilfoyle, the then director of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens. As well as an abundance of bird life visiting the parklands nearby, there is a comtemporary fauna enclosure containing Red-Necked Wallabies, Pademelons and Parma Wallabies set into a landscaped natural environment with excellent viewing opportunities.

Sale VIC

2.8 km away

Herb Guyatt Sanctuary Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Herb Guyatt Sanctuary Reserve

This sanctuary is named after Herb Guyatt who was one of the first environmentalists in the Sale region who advocated for the protections of local wetlands. This walking track takes you into the hidden natural beauty which is comprised of a series of billabongs which were originally a horseshoe bend in the Thomson River. The area has become a haven for a wide variety of birds and there are many to be seen on your travels. The Herb Guyatt reserve is accessible by car at Riverview Road, from Sale head along the Princes Highway towards Melbourne, at the second roundabout take a right onto Fisk Street, then right at Wurruk Way this will follow around onto Riverview Road. To access on foot, from Sale follow the footpath out to Pearson’s Crossing then turn right into Riverview Road at the signposts. The walking track though only a shorter walk, takes you into the hidden natural beauty of the Herb Guyatt Sanctuary. The sanctuary is comprised of a series of billabongs, which were originally a horseshoe bend in the Thompson River.

Wurruk VIC

2.8 km away

Nakunbalook Education and Cultural Education Centre — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Entertainment Venues

Nakunbalook Education and Cultural Education Centre

Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre is a joint project between Wellington Shire Council and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, providing a facility to host events and learning programs focused on sustainability and culture. Nakunbalook is a Gunaikurnai name meaning Grandfather Gumtree, which represents knowledge and place. The site on the banks of lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale has many families of red gums with high cultural and biodiversity values. The building plays host to events and learning programs with a focus on sustainability and culture, such as Wellington Shire Council's Sustainable Living Education Program, environmentally-minded community group meetings, workshops, citizen science pop-up labs and Aboriginal cultural experiences. Community groups such as Seed Community Garden and Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens use the facility regularly, as do the centre's education partners Bug Blitz, TAFE Gippsland, Federation University and Parks Victoria. Nakunbalook, funded by Wellington Shire Council, GLaWAC and the John Leslie Foundation, and managed by Council, supports two of the priority areas identified in Wellington Shire's Council Plan 2021-25 – action on climate change and partnering with Gunaikurnai – as well as two goals in the Gunaikurnai Whole of Country Plan – To heal Country and To Have a Strong Focus on Learning.

Sale VIC

2.9 km away

Sale Common Wetlands Walk

Natural Attractions

Sale Common Wetlands Walk

Distance: 15 kilometres return, can be broken into sections. Start and finish: Multiple start points including the Port of Sale, Lake Guthridge and South Gippsland Highway near Cox's Bridge. Grade: Level 1 - 2. Level 1 - No experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users with someone to assist them. Level 2 - No experience required. The track is hardened gravel or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and some steps. The internationally listed Sale Common wetlands offers freshwater marshes and red gum woodlands with an enormous variety of birdlife that you can see from the boardwalk. The boardwalk starts at the edge of the swamp, continues past deeper water, islands and through a small reed bed. At the eastern end of the boardwalk, relax and watch the pelicans, swans and ducks from the bird hide. Sale Common Wetlands were known as "Wayput" (The Heart). The wetlands were like a supermarket for the Gunaikurnai people, a rich source of foods and raw materials. Many of the red gums today carry the scars where bark was removed to make canoes.

Sale VIC

3.6 km away

Sale Common Wetlands — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Sale Common Wetlands

The Sale Common State Game Refuge is located on the South Gippsland Highway, just south of the city of Sale. The Sale Common covers approximately 300 hectares, 70 percent of which is freshwater marsh. The remaining area is covered by red gum woodland and grasslands. From the car park on the South Gippsland Highway, a short walking track leads through woodlands and grasslands past the information shelter to the lookout. A longer walk (7.2 kilometres, 2.4 hours return) along Flooding Creek Track can be accessed from the eastern end of the boardwalk. This narrow, winding track passes through Red Gum woodlands and ends near the Latrobe River. On the way there are extensive views of the morass. The lookout overlooks the northern section of the Common, while the bridge leading to the lookout allows visitors to examine some of the plants and smaller pond life of the morass. A key feature of the Sale Common is the extensive boardwalk that enables visitors to observe the wetland at a closer level. The boardwalk winds its way through a variety of habitats, starting from the edge of the swamp, through deeper water, past islands and through a small reed bed.

Sale VIC

3.8 km away

Sale Swing Bridge

Landmarks and Buildings

Sale Swing Bridge

Located just off the South Gippsland Highway, 5km from Sale, the Sale Swing Bridge was the first movable bridge constructed in Victoria. The National Trust classified Swing Bridge is located at the junction of the Thomson and Latrobe Rivers. It is the oldest surviving swing bridge in Australia, being constructed from 1880-1883, and is regarded as one of the engineering wonders of Gippsland. As the name suggests, the bridge was designed to swing open to allow shipping to and from the Port of Sale. The bridge, built of cast iron cylinders and fittings and wrought iron trusses is 61m long, with a central swing span of almost 46m. The bridge still opens today, and is a wonderful experience to see.

Longford VIC

6.2 km away

Gippsland Armed Forces Museum — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gippsland Armed Forces Museum

The Gippsland Armed Forces Museum aims to preserve Gippsland's military heritage, and provide the means to display and highlight the role played by Gippslanders in the country's Defence Forces, both in peace and war. It is a regional military museum that researches, educates and displays the role that Gippsland men and women of have played in the defence of Australia in times of war and peace from 1885 to the present. The collection includes military service from 1885 to now, items vary from personnel items to weapons both longarm, smallarm and bayonets, as well as items from Gallipoli, France, and Belguim. Other displays depict photographs, maps and more. Incorporated into this collection is the Aucterlonie Collection.

Fulham VIC

9.0 km away

A stunning sunset view from the Knob Reserve, Stratford.

Natural Attractions

The Knob Reserve

The Knob Reserve in Stratford is part of the Bataluk Cultural Trail and is an important place for the GunaiKurnai people. The reserve is set on a 56 hectare site with a lookout platform affording views over local farmlands and the Avon River. The reserve is ideal for a picnic with barbeques, tables and chairs and a playground. Migration routes used by the First People passed by what is now the Princes Highway, the Knob Reserve had sheltered campsites and was close to the river and fertile river flats that supplied plenty of good food and water and would have allowed large gatherings of clans from the GunaiKurnai nation to meet for feasting, corroborees and other ceremonies. The current Knob Reserve walk loops around the park and takes in evidence of canoe trees and sandstone outcrops that would have been used to sharpen axe heads. At the crest of the hill, an easy walk from the car park, is a lookout platform where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view across the local farmlands, the foothills and the Avon River.

Stratford VIC

13 km away

Avon River — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Avon River

The Avon River, stretching 122 km in length, originates on the southeastern slopes of Mount Wellington, nestled beneath Miller Spur, a part of the Great Dividing Range within the Avon Wilderness Park. From its mountainous beginnings, the river flows in a meandering path, generally heading south, then east, and finally south by southeast. Along its journey, it is joined by ten tributaries, including the Turton River and the Perry River, before reaching its mouth, where it forms Lake Wellington to the east of Sale and southeast of Stratford. This river is characterized by its broad and shallow nature, boasting a width that varies from 16 to 50 meters. Such dimensions make it an accessible and welcoming destination for anglers and swimmers of all skill levels. The landscape transitions from a densely forested wilderness in its upper reaches to more open farmland as it progresses downstream. Notably, there are extensive pools along the river, some exceeding depths of 150cm, adding to the allure of this natural waterway. Beyond its appeal to fishing enthusiasts, the Avon River is celebrated for its scenic beauty. As it gracefully meanders through lush landscapes, it offers picturesque vistas that captivate nature lovers, photographers, and outdoor adventurers alike.

Stratford VIC

14 km away

Apex Park Stratford — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

National Parks and Reserves

Apex Park Stratford

The Apex Park in Stratford is an award-winning medieval-themed park situated on the banks of the Avon River and features a playground, an all-abilities castle adventure, BMX track, undercover barbeque areas, seating and grassed areas. The kids are sure to have a terrific time here. Facilities include public toilets, car, caravan and RV parking, sheltered area, picnic grounds, seating and a medieval themed playground. Nearby you'll also find the newly constructed Skate Park and Pump Track, which was designed with the assistance of local school children. Acclaimed Gippsland artist Ray Thomas painted a mural on the wall of the new rail bridge in Apex Park. It features the Avon River as its theme, as chosen by Stratford locals. Ray is an award-winning artist with more than three decades of experience. His works are inspired by the stories and designs of his Gunaikurnai people, as well as the Gippsland country they call home. The mural honours the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River. It features Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees, stone grinding grooves and bush foods.

Stratford VIC

14 km away

Stratford Historical Society and Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Stratford Historical Society and Museum

Housed in the former Stratford Methodist Church, an intact brick building of 1872 and the new shed, the The Stratford Historical Society and Museum collects local artefacts, documents and photographs from the area covered by the former Shire of Avon, plus Wonnangatta. Areas covered include Stratford, Munro, Stockdale, Clydebank, Bundalaguah, Nuntin, Marlay Point, Invermichie, Castleburn, Dargo, Grant, Crooked River and the other nearby alpine goldfields, including Black Snake Creek. The recent publications include local hotels, local dairy factories and the Stratford Court House. The Museum has an extensive indexing program and are a Place of Deposit for the Public Record Office. Their neighbours include the Maffra and District Historical. The Society meet at 7:30pm on the fourth Monday of the month at the Museum, Hobson Street, Stratford. The Society also meet informally and work at the Museum from 10:00am to 3:00pm every Tuesday.

Stratford VIC

14 km away

Segue Community Hub and Arts Cafe

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Segue Community Hub and Arts Cafe

Community hub and promoter of arts, tourism, community enterprises, training and community capacity building. A welcoming place a place to meet and share skills and knowledge. Segue features local artists in a wonderful rotating display of artworks. You will also find a gorgeous little cafe, gift shop and tourism information.

Stratford VIC

14 km away

Stratford Skate Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Stratford Skate Park

The Stratford Skate Park consists of a concrete street course which has an open feel. One end is curved like part of a bowl and there are a few other obstacles like a side pyramid with ledge, quarter with handrail and hipped bank with ledge. There is a shelter with two tables and water tap.

Stratford VIC

14 km away

Maffra Sugar Beet Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Maffra Sugar Beet Museum

The Maffra Sugar Beet Museum is housed primarily in the relocated office and weighbridge of the former Maffra Sugar Beet Factory, with an associated shed containing agricultural machinery. An audio-visual of Sugar Beet growing around Maffra is included, as are small exhibitions on European exploration, the Traditional Owners and pre-history. Archives and photographs are held off-site at Maffra Library. An extensive collection of Architectural plans is held. The Collection contains objects and documents relating to the cultivation of Sugar Beet around Maffra (1896-1848), and the Maffra Sugar beet factory, plus agriculture in general (especially dairy farming) and documents and photographs relating to the former Maffra Shire. Photographs include an extensive collection of the works of H.B. Hammond, a photographer at Maffra from c.1907 to the 1940s. The Maffra Sugar Beet Museum opens on the first Sunday of the month, to coincide with the monthly Maffra Market.

Maffra VIC

16 km away

Maffra Island Recreation Reserve and Skate Park

Parks and Gardens

Maffra Island Recreation Reserve and Skate Park

Whether you just want a leisurely walk, or to enjoy the sun while getting your fitness routine in, the Island Recreation Reserve in Maffra is perfect for you. It features a short one kilometre loop walk, that is an easy walk on gravel paths. It is accessible for those in wheelchairs or those with prams. For those fitness buffs, you'll also find an outdoor gym for use at the reserve. The outdoor gym features back extension, bench press, butterfly press, leg lift-dip bar, leg press, pull up, push ups, shoulder press, sit up board and stretch station. Small concrete park with a four feet deep bowl and small street area with a pyramid and some low rails and blocks. The park has a 1.2 metre deep square bowl and a street area with hubbas, rails, a triangular fun box with has rounded edges and a rail plus a separate hipped bank.

Maffra VIC

16 km away

Victoria Park Playground

Parks and Gardens

Victoria Park Playground

Elevated wooden platform with two wave slides, tic-tac-toe, abacus and ladder. Frog and echidna springers, two stand-on spinners, pipe flowers, swings and big horizontal rope climbing frame. Some lovely wooden sculptures to explore. Huge shelter with four tables and barbeques, unshaded table, water tap and toilets. Unshaded seat and grassy areas to play.

Maffra VIC

17 km away

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