Boort: Discover Water, Trails and History

Explore Boort through several themes: Little Lake Boort is a destination for fishing, boating and water skiing; at the Lakeside Walking Track, you can experience the lake on foot. The Boort Court House Museum combines a historic courthouse with a collection about the town’s history. At Salute Oliva, you can also take farm tours and visit the farm shop. You can shape your stay around whether water, scenery, history or agriculture is the deciding factor for you.

Enjoy Little Lake on the water and on foot

Little Lake Boort is used for fishing, boating and water skiing. You can focus on one of these activities or see them as different ways to experience the same lake. There are picnic areas along the shore. As facilities along the shore may change, check local conditions in person if needed.

The Lakeside Walking Track runs around Little Lake Boort and is approximately 3.5 kilometres long. This approximate distance gives you a concrete guide when adding a walk to your day’s plans. The track passes through reeds, over a boardwalk and by a fishing platform. It also offers views of the lake and opportunities for wildlife watching.

The season matters in two ways: seasonal restrictions may apply to boating, while wildlife sightings vary and depend on the season. Track features may be affected by maintenance or conditions; check the track’s condition in person if needed.

Courthouse and collection

The Boort Court House Museum is housed in a courthouse built in 1890. Inside, a judge’s bench, witness stand, high ceiling and exposed timber roof trusses have been preserved. The judge’s bench and witness stand illustrate the room’s former purpose, while the high ceiling and visible roof trusses also draw attention to its construction.

The collection includes artefacts and memorabilia from the early period of Aboriginal settlement, as well as from the era of pioneers and settlers. If you plan to visit the museum, confirm visiting hours in advance.

It is estimated that well over 500 scarred trees, marked by bark removal, can be found in the vicinity of Lake Boort. The bark was used to make canoes, shields and carriers for food, water or babies. The estimated number and the specific uses also give the landscape a cultural dimension.

Farm visit and trip planning

Salute Oliva in Boort offers farm tours and a farm shop. This adds a visit focused on agriculture alongside experiences at the lake and museum.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Boort, you can first consider which of these themes should shape your stay: water activities, a walk by the lake, history or a farm visit. If you’re planning for several people, it may help to weigh their interests against one another rather than give all the themes equal priority.

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