Camping & Nature
The Boort district is characterised by a delightful mix of rolling Mallee, rivers, lakes, creeks and granite outcrops, so the camping opportunities are many and varied.
From civilised camping experiences with full facilities, to remote bush camping with no mod cons, Boort and district has it all.
There’s a wide range of holiday cabins, camping and caravan sites available in the town’s main caravan park, including spots with beautiful water frontage.
At nearby Lake Meran, on the road between Kerang and Boort, there are showers, toilets, playground, barbecues and sealed access. Just make a donation in the box available.
In remote areas, there are hidden gems along the Loddon River, Serpentine Creek and Leaghur State Park.
Boort is a little known gem fondly referred to by locals and nature enthusiasts as the ‘Northern Oasis’.
Its charm is held in the abundance of Mallee, rivers, lakes, creeks and outcrops, making it one of the best spots to bushwalk and set up a bush camp for the night.
The township of Boort was established around the banks of Little Lake Boort in the early 1840s. Its thriving wetlands ed to it becoming known as the ‘Northern Oasis’.
Situated 270km north west of Melbourne, this delightful little jewel in the crown of Loddon shire is not short of things to see and do.
Sample some of the local produce include award-winning green tomatoes and olive products or why not explore the rich indigenous history of the Dja Dja Wurrung people who used Bald Hill to send smoke signals.
Boort is an Aboriginal name meaning, ‘smoke from the hill’.
Wander through the dense bush and discover scar trees, from which Indigenous people took bark to make canoes and shelters, among other Indigenous artefacts.
Boorts Hidden Gems
1. Spanner Man
Boort is home to the Spanner Man, the world-class metal sculpture, who is accompanied by over 25 more unique life-size and largerthan-life sculptures in the country garden of the late John Piccolo.
After contracting polio in 1949, Mr Piccoli carried on farming his third-generation Central Victorian property from a wheelchair before retiring to embrace life as an accidental artist.
John Piccoli sourced antique spanners from far and wide to create his many sculptures. After a fair bit of convincing, he opened up his creations to visitors.
The craftsmanship on display is incredible.
A top destination when visiting this delightful country town.
2. Simply Tomatoes
Simply Tomatoes, renowned manufacturers of highly sought-after speciality green tomato products, are located in Boort next door to the Godfrey & Bear Cafe.
They also sell produce at The Country Shop on the main street.
