Sale Common, River Heritage and Wetlands Trail
The internationally listed Sale Common wetlands include freshwater marshes and red gum woodlands with an enormous variety of birdlife (over 135 species of migratory birds)that you can see from the boardwalk.
Boardwalks wind their way through freshwater marshes and Red Gum woodlands, starting from the edge of the swamp through to deeper water. A lookout gives you views of the northern section, see an enormous variety of birdlife along with some of the plants and smaller pond life in the Morass. At the top of the Common, you can continue your walk onto the Lakes precinct, taking in both Lake Guyatt and Lake Guthridge, or from the bottom end of the Common, you can walk further onto the historical Swing Bridge.
Sale Common, River Heritage and Wetlands Trail Map
From: Wellington Visitor Information Centre, Foster Street, Sale
Distance: 15km return, can be broken into sections
To: Sale Common Wetlands or extend to the Swing Bridge, shorter circuits available Length: 2km to McArdles gap, 7km Lake Guthridge/Guyatt, 13km Swing Bridge (return)
Grade: No experience required.
Surface: Level 1, Suitable for most ages and fitness levels
Getting there: Sale Common is on South Gippsland Highway (A440), just south of Sale. You can commence the walk from a number of points including the Port of Sale, Lake Guthridge and South Gippsland Highway near Cox's Bridge.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs permitted on leash.
Web Links
→ Park Note - Sale Common Nature Nature Conservation Reserve (PDF)
