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!
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