A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
The administrative center for the City of Latrobe in Gippsland seamlessly integrates significant industrial operations with the tranquil natural beauty of lakes, lush bushland, and the verdant forests of the Strzelecki Ranges.
Located in Central Gippsland on the western side of the Gippsland Lakes, Sale is a town that developed during the latter half of the 19th century. By 1890, Sale had become a busy port following the construction of a canal that connected the town to the Gippsland Lakes and subsequently to the open ocean. The La Trobe Swing Bridge, a remarkable structure from that era, is situated just outside of town. The historic port now serves as a central attraction for visitors, housing a regional gallery, recreational moorings, and a waterfront promenade.
Daily cruises operate from the port to the bridge, offering insights into Sale’s natural landscape, maritime commerce, and Aboriginal heritage. Water plays a significant role in Sale, as seen in the tranquil Lakes Guthridge and Guyatt, and the wetlands of the Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve, which are abundant with avian life.