Sale Common
Sale Common
The Sale Common is located on the South Gippsland Highway, just south of Sale.
Summary
The Sale Common is located on the South Gippsland Highway, just south of Sale.
Description
The closest car park to the boardwalk and best wheelchair access is at the eastern end. A car park is also available on the corner of Maxfields and Stephenson Streets and on the South Gippsland Highway near Cox's Bridge.
From the car park on the South Gippsland Highway, a short walking track leads through both woodlands and grasslands past the information shelter to the lookout.
A longer walk south will take you to the historic swing bridge. The bridge is still in operation, opening Saturdays and Sundays between 3.00pm and 4.00pm and the second Wednesday of every month between 11.00am and 12.00noon.
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Points of Interest
1. Birdlife
River Red Gum woodlands and introduced grasslands make up about 30% of the Sale Common. This habitat supports laughing Kookaburras, Superb Fairywrens and both Brushtail and Ringtail possums.
2. The Long Waterhole
The Long Waterhole located near the lookout is about seven hectares in size. This area of permanent deep water is an ideal habitat for fish which in turn provides food for pelicans and cormorants.
3. Historic Swing Bridge
The Swing (Latrobe) Bridge, built in 1883 by the Victorian government, was the first movable bridge built in Victoria.
Features
Picnic spot
Pram friendly
Art and culture
Nature trail
