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Boulevard is conveniently located less than 2km to the heart of Sale.
Turn left in Sale Maffra Rd leaving Sale and follow the signs.
• Population approximately 13,800
• 212 kilometres east of Melbourne
• Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes
• Home of the RAAF Roulettes - aerobatic team
The historic Port of Sale first opened to shipping in 1890 as the western most
port in the Gippsland Lakes. The cutting of the Sale canal in 1898 linked the
town to the Thomson River and established Sale as a busy port for steamers.
Its prosperity grew on the flurry of nearby mountain gold rushes and its strategic
location on the route between Port Albert and the gold diggings, saw it develop
as a borough in 1863, a declared town in 1924, to finally a city in 1950. Latter
day prosperity has stemmed from its proximity to the offshore oil and gas fields
of Bass Straight.
Sale has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and is central to the
high country areas of Dargo and Licola and the spectacular ocean wilderness
of Ninety Mile Beach.
Activities and attractions
• Begin your boating journey in Sale, with access to the entire Gippsland
Lakes and the ocean at Lakes Entrance
• Discover regional shopping, the Gippsland Regional Art Gallery, a variety
of cafes and restaurants and the RAMSAR listed Wetlands
• Explore the national parks and reserves around Sale include the Alpine
National Park, the Mitchell River National Park, the Holey Plains State Park,
the Avon Wilderness and the untouched beauty of the region's various wetlands
• St Paul's Cathedral and rectory
• Historical Museum ~ Foster St
• Journey on to historic Port Albert, Victoria's oldest port, or the numerous
villages and towns of the area including Yarram, with its historic buildings,
and the lush rainforests of nearby Tarra-Bulga National Park
Major events
• Wetlands Classic (bush races)
• Sale Cup ~ February
• Agricultural Show ~ November
• Gippsland International Showjumping Championships ~ December
How to get there
Sale is approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne on the Princes Highway or you
can take the scenic route via South Gippsland Highway. Daily rail and coach
services run from Melbourne.
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