Nestled within the Goulburn Valley, a major center for agricultural and food processing (and also known as the ‘’food bowl of Australia’’), lies Shepparton.  The riverside town has a fantastic climate and offers gourmet food and wine, top quality shopping and a diverse array of recreational activities.

Shepparton is the perfect destination for families.  Kids will love the SPC Ardmona KidsTown Adventure Playground with its giant slides, cozy tree houses, miniature railway, mazes, flying fox, monkey bars and swings.  Take the whole family on a picnic at Victoria Park Lake, located in the heart of the city. Or explore the Aquamoves complex featuring state of the art aquatics—pools, spas, sauna, and a waterslide.

The ceramics collection at the Shepparton Art Gallery is top notch. For a hands-on experience try milking a cow at the Emerald Bank Heritage Farm.  Take note of the various life size fiber glass cow sculptures which have been slipped into odd places all around town as part of the MooovingArt project. At Bangerang Keeping Place you’ll be steeped in Aboriginal culture and history.  Get all your shopping done at local factory sale outlets for the best bargains.

There are a number of noteworthy local events happening throughout the year; in January there’s International Dairy Week while in March you’ve got the SheppARTon Festival and in November, the World Cup Show Jumping.

To get to Shepparton, which  is 179 km north of Melbourne, by car, take the Goulburn Valley Highway. Daily rail and coach services departing from Melbourne are also available.