City of Greater Shepparton

Activities and Attractions

From the Shepparton Art Gallery to SPC Ardmona KidsTown, there is lots to see and do in Shepparton

Golfers can enjoy some of Australia's best and most challenging provincial courses with facilities second to none.

The historical museums located throughout Greater Shepparton provide an insight into the varied background of the region. The Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum offers a fascinating insight into the prisoner of war camps, and their internees, that were located in the area during World War II. Contact the Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre for opening hours of the historical museums.

Greater Shepparton is home to SPC Ardmona KidsTown, one of the largest outdoor playgrounds in Australia.

The Goulburn River Pedestrian Bridge links the popular Victoria Park Lake precinct, featuring the Aquamoves complex and S-CAPE skate park, with SPC Ardmona KidsTown via the Yahna Gurtji pathway network.

For further information activities and attractions in the Greater Shepparton region, please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 839 or email visitor@shepparton.vic.gov.au.

Aquamoves

Aquamoves is Greater Shepparton's premier recreational centre, located centrally in Shepparton near the Victoria Lake Holiday Park and All Abilities Playground.

The indoor pool facililties provide hours of fun with the Rapid River, Water Slide and Tarzan Swing. Other features include a leisure pool, 25 metre pool, hydrotherapy pool and spas and sauna. The centre also boasts an outdoor 50 metre pool.

A spacious gym and more than 80 group fitness classes each week offer a great exercise experience.

Aquamoves is open from 6.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 8.00pm on Friday and 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekends. During the summer months the pools are open until 7.00pm on weekends.

Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5832 9400
Fax: (03) 5831 8189
Email: customerservice@aquamoves.com.au
Website: www.aquamoves.com.au

Bangerang Cultural Centre

The Bangerang Cultural Centre, the first of its kind in Australia, aims to preserve and display local Aboriginal artefacts. Visitors will see the unique collection of Koorie art and artefacts explaining the wide and rich culture of the local people.

Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm. Admission is free. Tour groups are welcome by appointment.

Parkside Drive, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5831 1020

Billabong Garden Complex

Browse the extensive range of natives, exotics, advanced trees and garden accessories. Take up the challenge in the hedge maze, explore the bush tucker walk, hire the venue for your meeting or purchase real Christmas trees.

William Orr Campus, Wanganui Road, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5821 8632
Email: billabong@mcmedia.com.au
Website: www.gvcentre.com.au/retail.html

Cosgrove Camel Farm

Marvel at the sheer size, beauty and affectionate nature of the well mannered camels. Owned and run by Australia's leading camel trainers, this is the only 1 hour camel ride of its kind, with mounting platform, educational tours and unique photographic opportunities available.

290 Kellows Road, Cosgrove

Phone: 0438 247 446
Email: actioncamels@wideband.net.au
Website: http://members.wideband.net.au/actioncamels/

Dookie Emporium and Dookie Harvest Cafe and Produce

Set in the iconic co-op building, Dookie Emporium buys and sells a huge range of quality second-hand goods. Retro to antiques, vintage clothing, books, militaria and collectables combined with work of local artists.

Whilst shopping, relax at Dookie Harvest Café & Produce with delightful regional food, friendly vibe and superb coffee, you wont want to leave.

Open Friday, Saturday an Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

48 Mary Street, Dookie

Phone: (03) 5828 6224
Shop: 0409 559 380
Café: 0403 001 464

Eddy's Family Farm cafe and Local Produce Store

More than just a café. Enjoy home style cooking with award winning pies, famous vanilla slices and genuine wood fired pizzas. Promoting local produce. Come and hand feed our pet buffalo.

Open 7 days from 8.00am to 5.00pm and open until 8.00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Goulburn Valley Highway, Wunghnu

Phone: (03) 5862 3358

Giggle Kids

Relax, enjoy a great coffee and watch the children play in the large configuration of indoor tubes and tunnels, balls rooms, slide a secure toddlers playground. Great café facilities, baby change facilities, air conditioned comfort...all you need to unwind whilst holidaying. Themed party rooms are also available for children's birthday parties.

Opening hours are 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday 12noon till 4.00pm.

13A Callister Street, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5821 4661

Locheilan Farmhouse Cheese

This dairy farm is an authentic farmhouse cheesery where Bruce milks the cows and makes the cheese most mornings. Taste a delicious French style brie as well as our fabulous blues and new cheeses. Groups welcome by appointment.

Open Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Central Mundoona Road, Wunghnu

Phone: (03) 5826 9581
Email: cheese@locheilan.com.au
Website: www.locheilan.com.au

MooovingArt

Moooving Art is a unique and ever changing public art revolution!

Scattered across Greater Shepparton's parks, gardens, riverbanks and public spaces are an array of colourul, ever changing fiberglass cows that make up the Moooving Art herd.

This exhibition of life-sized 3D fiberglass cows brings a whole new meaning to street art.

Riverside Gardens

Set on over 2 hectares of gardens, picnic lawns and a large man made lake, the 18 hole mini golf course is far from mini. It's a game for all ages. Bring a picnic lunch or light refreshments are available from the nursery.

Located on the southern outskirts of Shepparton at Emerald Bank Leisureland, the mini golf course is open 7 days a week. The course can be accessed from the nursery which is right next door to the Dutch Windmill. Group bookings and children's parties welcome.

Riverside Gardens at Emerald Bank
7715 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5823 1515
Fax: (03) 5823 1919
Email: info@riversidegardens.com
Website: www.riversidegardens.com

Riverside Gardens Garden Centre

The ‘barn style' shed right next door to the Dutch Windmill is home to Riverside Gardens, winner of the 2008 and 2009 Best Medium Garden Centre of Victoria. Catering for all the home gardener's needs it is also an oasis for weary travelers who are able to relax in the tranquil surroundings. Holiday makers will enjoy the gift wares on offer, play a round of mini golf or just enjoy the gardens. The friendly and qualified staff will be able to answer your questions about all things gardening in the Goulburn Valley.

Riverside Gardens at Emerald Bank
7715 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5823 1515
Fax: (03) 5823 1919
Email: info@riversidegardens.com
Website: www.riversidegardens.com

S-CAPE Skate Park

S-Cape skate park has become one of the most popular and well-used facilities for youth in the region.

Since it's opening just prior to Christmas in 2001, many hundreds of young people have flocked to try out the challenging and exciting skate park, located on the banks of Victoria Park Lake.

The skate park is adjacent to the John Pick playground and large areas of open space where families can relax and enjoy the surroundings, while watching the skaters and bikers in action.

For more information about S-Cape, visit the skate parks sections of our website or contact the Council's Leisure Services Department on (03) 5832 9776.

Seven Creeks Chocolate Shop

A haven for lovers of fine chocolate, with a wide range of truffles and pralines, boxed gifts and all sorts of treats. Relax and enjoy delicious hot chocolate (made with real chocolate) coffee, light lunch, morning or afternoon tea.

Open Tuesday - Sunday 9.30am - 4.00pm

Phone: (03) 5823 1308

Shepparton Art Gallery

The Shepparton Art Gallery has one of Australia's best collections of International and Australian ceramics as well as painting, prints and drawings by major Australian artists.

On permanent display is a survey of this medium from the convict period to the present day. There is also a dynamic program of changing exhibitions and an outstanding collection of Australian paintings including examples by Boyd, McCubbin and Streeton.

The Gallery Shop and Eastbank Café are open the same hours as the Gallery.

• Open 7 days between 10.00am - 4.00pm
• Open on public holidays between 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
Phone: (03) 5832 9861
Fax: (03) 5831 8480
Email: art.gallery@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Website: www.sheppartonartgallery.com.au

SPC Ardmona KidsTown

Widely recognised as Australia's best children's playground, KidsTown is a children's adventure playground in a bush setting located between Shepparton and Mooroopna. The playground has facilities for children of all physical abilties, including wheelchair access for some equipment.

Giant slides, tree houses, fruit bin maze, dairy maze, monkey bars, miniature train rides, sandpits, fully enclosed toddler area, free BBQ areas, fully stocked café open seven days from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Bookings taken for children's parties.

Open 360 days of the year from dawn to dusk and entry is by gold coin donation.

Phone: (03) 5831 4213
Email: kidstown@shepparton.net.au
Website: www.kidstown.org.au

Spirit of the Valley

Producers of fresh cherries, apples and pears. Manufacturers of fruit liqueur, fruit wine, natural fruit juices, jams & pastes. The home of the famous chocolate and caramel coated apples.

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday 9.00am - 5.00pm; Sunday 10.00 - 4.00pm. Closed in February except by appointment.

95 School Road, Shepparton East

Phone: (03) 5829 2353
Email: sales@spiritofthevalley.com.au
Website: www.spiritofthevalley.com.au

Star Bowl Tenpin Bowling

Come where the whole family can enjoy the fun of Tenpin Bowling and much more. Bumper bowling for the kids, glow bowling on Saturday nights, amusements, pool tables. Licensed Chinese restaurant. Groups and kids parties catered for also. Centrally located.

Open seven days.

112-122 Fryers Street, Shepparton

Phone: (03) 5821 5587
Fax: (03) 5831 1854
Email: starbowl@iinet.net.au

Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum

Tatura museum offers the opportunity to explore the history of Tatura and District including the history of irrigation in the Goulburn Valley and the unique history of internment and POW camps in WWII.

Open from 1.00pm - 3.00pm weekdays, 2.00pm - 4.00pm weekends and public holidays.

Phone: (03) 5824 2111
Email: info@taturamuseum.org.au
Website: www.taturamuseum.org.au

Woodlands Estate Lavender

Take time to select from our very own hand made products, skincare and gifts at the historic churches, five minutes from the heart of Shepparton. Our cottage gardens and courtyard is a perfect place for a coffee and a lavender inspired treat.

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

325 Poplar Avenue, Orrvale

Phone: (03) 5829 1019
Email: info@woodlandsestatelavender.com.au
Website: www.woodlandsestatelavender.com.au

x-abition Skate Park

McLennan Street, Mooroopna
(Located on the western end of McLennan Street)

Wide variety of challenges, suitable for BMX, roller blades, skateboards and scooters.