Sale is situated roughly mid-way between the regional Gippsland cities of Traralgon and Bairnsdale, and just west of the extensive Gippsland Lakes network.

In 1890, Sale became a river port due to the construction of a man-made canal linking the town centre with the Gippsland Lakes and the open sea via the Thomson River. The historic Port of Sale has been preserved, now surrounded by wharves, gardens, BBQ areas, and located behind the regional art gallery and civic centre.

The town centre of Sale is an attractive commercial precinct, dominated by the landmark clock tower in the town's pedestrian mall. Sale features a number of historical buildings, the Gippsland Regional Art Gallery, a large selection of grand churches, and attractive parks and gardens. A number of lakes and waterways lie close to the town centre, including Lake Guthridge which fronts onto the Sale Botanic Gardens and the adjacent Lake Guyatt.

The nearby 308 hectare Sale Common State Game Refuge, accessed via the road south to Longford, offers visitors the opportunity to observe wildlife in extensive marsh and grassland areas. The historic Swing Bridge, located on the South Gippsland Highway at the junction of the Latrobe and Thomson Rivers, was built in 1883 and its design allowed the bridge to swing open to allow steam boats travelling between Sale and Melbourne to pass through during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

	Sale Common State Game Refuge Covering 300 hectares with almost 70 percent of that being freshwater marsh, the park features a boardwalk, lookout, bird hide, walking tracks and picnic areas
	Holey Plains State Park Situated south-west of Sale, this park consists mainly of Banksia-Eucalypt open forests and woodlands growing on low sandy ridges, offering visitors bush walking trails, camping and picnic facilities

	City of Sale Information about Sale including attractions, history, eateries, events and services
	Walkabout - Sale A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

Tourism Wellington Visitor guide from Wellington Shire Council covering attractions, events, accommodation and other information for towns in the municipality

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