Discover Boort

Boort offers several distinct reasons to stay: activities at Little Lake Boort, a walk along the Lakeside Walking Track, local history at the Boort Court House Museum, and farm tours at Salute Oliva. When planning your trip, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: time by the water, a walking trail, or cultural and agricultural experiences. This can also help guide your search for a hotel in Boort.

Little Lake Boort: activities by the water and on foot

Little Lake Boort is used for fishing, boating and water skiing. Seasonal boating restrictions may apply; keep this in mind when planning activities on the water.

There are picnic areas on the shores of Little Lake Boort. Facilities along the lakeshore may change; check locally if you are making firm plans to use a picnic area.

The Lakeside Walking Track runs around Little Lake Boort and is approximately 3.5 kilometres long. It passes through reeds, over a boardwalk and by a fishing platform. The track also offers views of the lake and opportunities for wildlife watching. Sightings vary by season and are unpredictable; track features may be affected by maintenance or local conditions. Check local conditions before setting out for a walk.

For planning purposes, the options at the lake differ: the approximate track length gives you an idea of the walk, while seasonal restrictions may apply to boating. This makes it easier to consider the walking track separately from an activity on the water.

Courthouse and collection at the museum

The Boort Court House Museum is housed in a courthouse built in 1890. Inside, a judge’s bench, witness box, high ceiling and exposed timber roof trusses have been preserved. The judge’s bench and witness box are features of the courtroom, while the ceiling and visible roof trusses draw attention to the space and its construction.

The collection is also a distinct part of a museum visit: it includes artefacts and memorabilia from the early period of Aboriginal settlement, as well as from pioneers and settlers. The courthouse’s architectural features are thus presented alongside collection items from different historical contexts.

Museum visits are listed for Fridays from 2 pm to 4 pm, and at other times by appointment. Check before your visit whether these arrangements are still in effect, as visiting arrangements may change.

Farm tours and farm shop

Salute Oliva in Boort offers farm tours and a farm shop. A tour and a farm shop represent different kinds of visit: a farm tour is about visiting the property, while the farm shop is for shopping. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in a tour or in visiting the farm shop.

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