Boort between the lake and local history

Boort combines water activities on Little Lake Boort with a museum in a courthouse built in 1890 and farm tours at Salute Oliva. The lake is used for fishing, boating and water skiing; there are picnic areas on its shore. There is also the Lakeside Walking Track around the lake. If you choose Boort as a holiday destination, you can decide whether watersports, a walk or a history-focused visit will shape your stay.

Little Lake Boort: water and walking trail

Fishing, boating and water skiing offer different ways to experience Little Lake Boort. The picnic areas on the shore add a place to take a break by the lake. This means you can enjoy both activities and the chance to linger by the water at the same lake.

The Lakeside Walking Track around Little Lake Boort is approximately 3.5 kilometres long. It passes through reeds, crosses a boardwalk and goes by a fishing platform. Along the way, the trail offers views of the lake and opportunities to spot wildlife. The combination of the trail, reeds and views over the water makes it an alternative to activities on the lake. Its approximate length gives you a specific point of reference when planning your day.

When looking for a holiday apartment or house in Boort, you can consider which of these options best suits your travel plans: time by the water, a walk around the lake or a cultural visit. These different experiences give you a practical starting point without limiting your stay to a single activity.

Farm tours and a museum visit

Salute Oliva in Boort offers farm tours and an on-farm shop. This adds an agricultural dimension to the lake and walking trail. If you want to visit a farm as well as enjoy nature and the water during your trip, you can include Salute Oliva as a separate part of your itinerary.

The Boort Court House Museum is housed in a courthouse built in 1890. Its features include a judge’s bench, a witness stand, a high ceiling and exposed wooden roof trusses. The judge’s bench and witness stand give the building a clear courtroom character; the high ceiling and visible wooden trusses also draw attention to the interior design.

The museum’s collection includes artefacts and memorabilia from the early period of Aboriginal settlement, as well as from pioneers and settlers. Its scope therefore covers different groups and periods. The museum combines the historic courtroom with these keepsakes, offering another focus for a trip that includes history alongside experiences by the lake.

The Boort Court House Museum can be visited on Fridays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and at other times by appointment.

Scar trees around Lake Boort

There are estimated to be well over 500 trees with scars from bark removal in the area around Lake Boort. The stated uses include canoes and shields, as well as carriers for food, water or babies. These marks on the trees add another historical dimension to the area around the lake and distinguish this aspect of discovery from activities at Little Lake Boort and a visit to the courthouse.

More places to explore: Springvale, Murchison, Rye, Maldon, Corryong, Corinella, Arthurs Creek, Carisbrook.

For the main travel overview: Victoria.