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LAKE CRUISES
Twilight Cruise ( 2 hours)
A relaxing sightseeing cruise on the lakes. Experience the lake's tranquility, wilderness and changing colours. enjoy the varied flora and fauna, including the magnificent sea eagles in their natural habitat.

Pleasure Cruise (2 hrs)
Experience the pristine wilderness of the Mallacoota lakes. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, birdlife and local sights. An interesting commentary is provided.

Adventure cruise (2 and a half hours)
On the far shore of the lake lies the site of the original Mallacoota township and ruins of the "Lakeview" Hotel (built in 1882). After cruising the lake and viewing the birdlife of the Goodwin Sands, a 30 minute guided walk around this historic and seldom visited area is provided. Wear sandals or bring a small towel as we cross a shallow creek( water depth 6")

Explorer Cruise (3 hours)
Cruise the bottom lake, past the abundant bird life of the Goodwin Sands and on to "Fairhaven" with its historic old homestead. Then to the ideal picnic and swimming area of Cemetery Bight where there is a half hour guided walk of the Spotted Dog gold mine area for those who wish.
A cuppa is provided before we return to Mallacoota.

ABOUT THE LOCHARD
The MB Loch-ard was first built in Melbourne in the early 1900's. It was built from Tasmanian Huon Pine and kauri. The boat operated as a passenger ferry for a short time and was then shipped to Lakes Entrance where it delighted many holidaymakers with cruises around lakes Entrance. it was also used to carry guests to the Maranui Guest House. In between coming to Mallacoota in the 70's it had its top removed and was used as a netting boat at lakes.

The boat came to Mallacoota via the sea, traveling out of the bar at lakes Entrance and twelve hours later entering the bar at Mallacoota, A young Joe Peel remembers it well as he was in charge of the bilge pump on its ocean trip.

After some thirty years of operating in Mallacoota the Loch-ard was in need of some major repairs. The present owner Bob Shooter, with the expert assistance of Cecil Wilson, have completely restored the boat and it should now be good for at least another 90 years!