Shore of a dry Lake Hindmarsh which is Victoria's largest freshwater lake fringed by ancient River Red Gums. The lake is fed by Wimmera River which originates near Beaufort on the Great Diving Range and ends in Lake Hindmarsh, Lake Albacutya and the Wyperfeld flood plains. The lake has been dry since 1996 but started to fill again in 2009 and 2010.

Lake Hindmarsh - Jeparit visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Lake Hindmarsh' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Victoria.

Lake Hindmarsh is one of the main tourist attractions at Jeparit in Victoria. A sealed road runs around the east side of Lake Hindmarsh from Jeparit to Rainbow. The area was occupied by Gromiluk aborigines and first explored by Edward Eyre in 1838 whilst looking for an overland route between Melbourne to Adelaide.

Named after Sir John Hindmarsh, Governor of South Australia, Lake Hindmarsh is a popular holiday destination. The lake levels, fed by Wimmera River, rise and fall over the years depending on the rains. It is fringed by ancient River Red Gums and home to many parrots, pelicans and sea eagles.

On the southern shore, shown in this virtual tour, is Four Mile Beach, popular for water skiing, angling and other water sports. There are camping facilities, a boat ramp and hot showers. On the south-eastern shore is Picnic Point Beach and a water skiing club. On the western shore there is a boat ramp at Schulze's Beach. Lastly, on the north shore is Williamson's Beach, from water flows north along Outlet Creek in wet years to Lake Albacutya.

Also at the northern end of Lake Hindmarsh is Birdcage Flora and Fauna Reserve, accessible only on foot and home to rare butterflies and Mallee birds. Nearby is Pioneer Lane which leads to the grave of John Coppock, the first European settler in the Rainbow area in 1846. The headstone states: '1865. John Coppock. An honest man'.

Car: Lake Hindmarsh is on the Western Highway turning north at Nhill or Dimboola. It is about 380 km from Melbourne and 450 km from Adelaide.