Come visit Loch and explore the village over Easter.There's lovely little streets and lanes to explore and all the shops are open.Check the business directory for opening hours and phone numbers.Starting opposite the police station you will find Bluebird Records and Books crammed with great titles and fabulous records from the 1920s right through to the sixties,seventies,eighties and nineties.Aus Woodcraft next store is a great place to visit if you are interested in woodworking or quality handmade furniture,they also have a range of gift and garden ware. Further down the Cosy Kitchen is known for great food and coffee.Fill up the car at Loch petrol station then keep on walking .The Gilded Lily restaurant and Bar offer a South Gippsland gourmet dining experience .Simply White has collectibles galore. Across the road Carrington's Antiques has 6 packed rooms of quality antiques,china,collectibles,curiousities and more.The garden area at the back has a range of  lovely garden furniture and mosaic work. Victoria Gallery has a beautiful range of  original artworks as well as art equipment,books and collectibles. Wishart Design next door specialises in unique gifts .Although they no longer have a shop front Kay's Artycles is still going strongly as an online  business and gallery.Visit the link on our facebook page or business listings for their website. The Loch general store and newsagency has all the little essentials as well as great coffee,icecream and more. Around the corner from the Post Office on the main street you will find fabulous gourmet food and produce at the Hard Loch Cafe and why not wind up your visit with a trip to the Royal Hotel just down from Hard Loch . Turn off the South Gippsland highway and stop at Loch !! Don't forget that there is an alternative and stunning scenic drive starting at Loch going down to Wonthaggi and the gateway to the  beautiful Bass Coast beaches.

“A Walk through Time: Stories of Loch 1876 – 2011”

With stunning weather we had a great turnout for the historic walk through time.Starting at the Catholic church where we heard stories from the pioneers to the schoolhouse with school master , Masonic hall and tales of early dairy farming,the old bank building to more contemporary histories of Loch's growth at Sunnyside park.The walk was complete when we went down to the footy ground . An interesting and a popular event !!

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