90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat, Golden Beach

Discover a unique coastal escape nestled between the Gippsland Lakes and the famous Ninety Mile Beach at the 90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat in Loch Sport. This expansive park offers a serene bushland setting, providing direct access to the pristine, seemingly endless sands of the Ninety Mile Beach, renowned for its surf fishing and unspoilt natural beauty. Ideal for families, anglers, and nature lovers, the retreat provides a peaceful environment away from the hustle and bustle, where kangaroos often graze and birdlife abounds. Whether you're seeking adventure on the water, relaxation on the beach, or simply a tranquil base to explore the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, this holiday retreat offers a diverse range of accommodation and activities in a stunning natural location.

The 90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat caters extensively to campers and caravanners, boasting a large number of spacious powered and unpowered sites, many set amongst native trees offering shade and privacy. These sites are suitable for all types of setups, from large caravans and motorhomes to tents. For those preferring cabin-style accommodation, the park offers a variety of self-contained units, ensuring options for different group sizes and budgets. Guests frequently comment on the park's clean amenities, which include multiple toilet and shower blocks, laundry facilities, and well-equipped camp kitchens with BBQs. Family-friendly features are prominent, often including a swimming pool, playground, games room, and sometimes even mini-golf or tennis courts, ensuring plenty to keep everyone entertained within the park grounds.Loch Sport itself is a water-lover's paradise, situated on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Victoria, Lake Reeve, and the Bass Strait (Ninety Mile Beach). Enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking, and fishing in the calmer lake waters or brave the surf on the ocean beach. Explore the trails within the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, perfect for bushwalking and spotting wildlife. The nearby Lake Reeve is known for its birdlife, particularly during migratory seasons.

While Loch Sport offers basic amenities like a general store, bakery, and tavern, the main attraction is the unparalleled access to diverse waterways and the remote beauty of the Ninety Mile Beach. The 90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat provides the perfect launching point for all these coastal and lakeside adventures.

90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat VIC Location Map

90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat

Address: Track Ten (off Seacombe Rd), Loch Sport VIC 3851
Website: 90milebeachholidayretreat.com
GPS Coordinates: -38.11863, 147.51572

Site Details

Location: Located off Seacombe Road via 'Track Ten', south of the Loch Sport township, providing direct access to the Ninety Mile Beach. Set in a natural bush environment.
Site Suitable For: Caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, RVs, tents (large camping area), and cabin accommodation.
Road Access: Access via Seacombe Road (sealed) then onto Track Ten (unsealed but generally suitable for 2WD and caravans).
Site Surface: Primarily grass and sand/dirt sites, typical of a coastal bush setting.

Facilities and Features

Picnic Tables: Yes, available in communal areas and near some sites/cabins.
Potable Water: Yes, town water available at amenities and potentially some sites (confirm specifics with park).
Mobile Phone Coverage: Coverage can be patchy, especially away from the main amenities. Telstra generally offers the best chance of reception. Wi-Fi may be available near reception/common areas.
TV Reception: Can be variable due to location. Satellite dish might be beneficial for reliable reception.
BBQ’s: Yes, available in camp kitchens and communal areas.
Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, multiple amenities blocks available for guests.
Ullage (Dump Point): Yes, available onsite for guests.
Drive Through Sites: Limited availability, best to request when booking.
Rubbish Bins: Yes, bins provided onsite.
Open Fires: Permitted seasonally in designated fire pits or supplied drums (subject to fire restrictions, BYO wood or purchase onsite). Check park rules and CFA fire restriction periods.
Generator Use: Generally restricted, especially during specific hours. Check with management.
Essentials to Bring: Insect repellent (especially during warmer months), firewood (if planning a fire), potentially extra drinking water containers, surf fishing gear.
Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet friendly on sites (conditions apply, confirm policy and any blackout dates when booking).
Fishing: Yes, excellent surf fishing directly from Ninety Mile Beach. Lake fishing available nearby in Loch Sport.
Short Walks: Yes, direct access to walks along Ninety Mile Beach, bush tracks within the park grounds and nearby Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.

Local Amenities

Pubs

Lake View Bar & Bistro (Loch Sport): (Approx. 9 km) - Located within the Loch Sport township, often part of the RSL or Marina Hotel complex.
Golden Beach Hotel (Golden Beach): (Approx. 40 km North via Longford-Loch Sport Rd) - Pub in the next coastal settlement along Ninety Mile Beach.
Hotels in Sale: (Approx. 55 km) - Wider variety of pubs in the regional centre of Sale.

Places to Eat

Lake View Bar & Bistro (Loch Sport): (Approx. 9 km) - Pub-style meals.
Loch Sport Bakery: (Approx. 9 km) - Baked goods, light lunches, coffee.
Loch Sport Takeaway/Cafe: (Approx. 9 km) - General takeaway options.
Golden Beach General Store/Cafe (Golden Beach): (Approx. 40 km) - Basic meals and takeaway.

Local Attractions

Ninety Mile Beach: (Direct Access) - Surf fishing, swimming (be cautious of rips), beachcombing, walking.
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park: (Adjacent) - Bushwalking, birdwatching, exploring lake foreshores.
Loch Sport Marina & Foreshore: (Approx. 9 km) - Boating, fishing, calm water swimming in Lake Victoria.
Lake Reeve Lookout: (Approx. 15 km towards Golden Beach) - Birdwatching, views over the lake system.
The Lakes National Park (via Paynesville/Raymond Island): (Approx. 80 km + ferry) - Koala spotting, lake exploration.

Nearest Caravan Parks

Loch Sport Caravan Park (Loch Sport Foreshore): (Approx. 9 km) - Located in the main township on Lake Victoria.
Golden Beach Holiday Park (Golden Beach): (Approx. 40 km) - Located further north along Ninety Mile Beach.

Nearest Free Camps

Red Gum Picnic Area (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park): (Approx. 20 km towards Golden Beach) - Basic bush camp with toilets, access can be sandy (check conditions).
Shoreline Drive Camps (Golden Beach area): (Approx. 40 km+) - Various designated free camping areas along the coast between Golden Beach and Seaspray (check specific site details and regulations).

Nearest Dump Points

Onsite: Dump point available for guests.
Loch Sport Public Dump Point: (Approx. 9 km) - Public facility likely available in the Loch Sport township, potentially near the foreshore or service area.
Golden Beach Public Dump Point: (Approx. 40 km) - Public facility available in Golden Beach.

Nearest Petrol Stations

Loch Sport General Store/Service Station: (Approx. 9 km) - Fuel available in Loch Sport (may be limited hours/higher price).
Golden Beach General Store: (Approx. 40 km) - Fuel may be available.
Service Stations in Sale: (Approx. 55 km) - Multiple major service stations available.

Nearest Drinking Water Resupply

Onsite: Potable town water available at amenities/taps.
Loch Sport Foreshore/Parks: (Approx. 9 km) - Public taps likely available near playgrounds or public toilets in Loch Sport.

Nearest Public Toilets

Onsite: Multiple amenities blocks available for guests.
Loch Sport Foreshore/Marina Area: (Approx. 9 km) - Public toilets available in the main township area.
Ninety Mile Beach Access Points (e.g., near Surf Club): (Varies) - Basic toilet facilities may exist at some formal beach access points closer to Loch Sport town.