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When opportunities for short breaks come up , Loddon Shire ’ s wealth of lakes , waterways , quiet fishing spots and pleasant nature walks could be just the ticket .
As close as 25 minutes from Bendigo , the Shire offers visitors the chance to go swimming , water skiing , canoeing or kayaking and camp safely in established parks or in the bush under star-splashed skies .
Day trippers , too , can enjoy picnics and barbecues close to the water ’ s edge , varied walking and cycling trails , unique tourist attractions and browsing through Inglewood ’ s renowned collectables stores .
The Loddon River , which runs through Bridgewater , Serpentine and Boort on its way to the Murray , flows through the Cairn Curran and Laanecoorie Reservoirs and several weirs . Newbridge and Laanecoorie Weir are famed for their fishing , canoeing , boating , walking and cycling opportunities , while Bridgewater boasts a historic swimming hole , 3.2km
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general water skiing zone , slalom and ski jump .
The Bridgewater Water Ski Club hosts the Australian Masters on the river each January featuring trick skiing , slalom and jumps , while the Bridgewater Triathlon in February offers four course options and plenty of prizes . Council ’ s smart new caravan and camping park at Bridgewater , with 98 powered sites , pool and camp kitchen , is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area .
Bushwalkers can savour the Koorooya State Park , Melville Caves and Terrick Terrick National Park , camping is allowed near the picnic area , while nearby Pyramid Hill offers walking trails running to and around the town ’ s famous hill .
Tarnagulla and Wedderburn tempt amateur gold fossickers to try their luck in the surrounding bushland , while Boort offers sites rich in indigenous history .
Lake Leaghur and Lake Lyndger provide opportunities for walking and cycling and Little Lake Boort hosts a caravan park , swimming options , metal sculpture trail , parklands and public tennis courts .
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For further information contact The Loddon Visitor Information Centre on ( 03 ) 5494 3489 , walk in at 24 Wilson Street Wedderburn or visit www . loddon . vic . gov . au Download the Free Loddon Valley Visitor App
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