点评:We took a Gippsland Lakes Eco Tour on the good ship Lonsdale on Melbourne Cup Day 2025.
The tour was fantastic and the commentary from the captain was very informative. We saw many, many seals, some swimming about The Entrance with lots more, including babies, lounging on the rocks along the shore. We also spotted a few dolphins frolicking amongst the seals. We spent quite a good amount of time idling in The Entrance. The captain explained that the seals are familiar with the Lonsdale and feel safe in its proximity. There are three different species of seals there, not that I could tell them apart.
We saw hundreds of birds take flight, mostly cormorants of three different types, and many other birds around the lakes including lots of pelicans and swans. We even saw a couple of endangered White Bellied Sea Eagles. We also saw a few kangaroos.
It rained a bit during the tour but we stayed dry under the cover of the boat except when we were hanging over the edge of the boat trying to get a better view. We were served some delicious, home made gluten free (requested in advance) scones with jam and cream for afternoon tea.
I highly recommend Lonsdale Eco Cruises for lovers of nature and scones.
翻译:2025年墨尔本杯赛马日,我们乘坐“朗斯代尔号”游船参加了吉普斯兰湖生态之旅。
这次旅行棒极了,船长的讲解也非常详尽。我们看到了许多海豹,一些在入口处游弋,还有更多,包括幼崽,懒洋洋地躺在岸边的岩石上。我们还看到几只海豚在海豹群中嬉戏。我们在入口处停留了相当长的时间。船长解释说,海豹们熟悉“朗斯代尔号”,觉得它附近很安全。那里有三种不同的海豹,不过我分不清它们。
我们看到数百只鸟儿展翅飞翔,主要是三种不同的鸬鹚,湖边还有许多其他鸟类,包括大量的鹈鹕和天鹅。我们甚至还看到了几只濒危的白腹海雕。此外,我们还看到了几只袋鼠。
游览途中下了点小雨,但我们一直待在船篷下,没有淋雨,只有偶尔探出船舷想看得更清楚一些的时候才会淋湿。下午茶时,我们享用了美味的自制无麸质司康饼(提前预订的),配上果酱和奶油。
我强烈推荐朗斯代尔生态游轮之旅,尤其适合热爱自然和司康饼的朋友。