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Mural by Sobrane

Landmarks and Buildings

Numurkah Mural by Sobrane

The mural, painted by well-known silo artist Sobrane Simcock, was commissioned by Cafe Mierlo owner Adam Drust. The 20-metre long mural features a superb blue wren, an azure kingfisher, a yellow-billed spoonbill, a budgie, a ladybug and a blue-banded bee. A fantastic addition within the town of Numurkah. So come wander around the town's lakes, creeks and wetlands, throw in a line, or you can simply enjoy a round of golf, bowls or tennis in the sunshine.

Numurkah VIC

0.0 km away

Numurkah Louis Hamon Park

Parks and Gardens

Numurkah Louis Hamon Park

The Louis Hamon Park is open and airy with accessible walking tracks, seating and rotunda. Located on the banks of the Broken creek, dog friendly and located in close proximity to caravan park, skate park, playground, public toilet, main street and short walk to the Numurkah Golf and Bowls club.

Numurkah VIC

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Numurkah Riverland Skatepark at Boulevard Park

Parks and Gardens

Numurkah Riverland Skatepark at Boulevard Park

On the banks of Broken Creek is where you will find Boulevard Park as it follows the creek to the show grounds. On the western end is a fun little concrete skatepark, suitable for scooters, skateboards, BMXs and rollerblades. Obstacles within the park include a centralised and extra-wide funbox with a ledge. Euro gap, ledge, stairs with rail up one end and a square open bowl with hips on opposing end. Ample parking, public toilets, a rotunda with seating, a fenced playground only across the road and a local outdoor swimming pool close by, makes this the ideal spot for visitors and locals to come together for a barbeque or picnic or even take a stroll around Broken creek.

Numurkah VIC

0.3 km away

Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre

Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre welcomes members and visitors to use its range of facilities and services and run over 20 group fitness classes each week, offer swimming lessons to people of all ages and abilities, and offer a casual squash court hire in a friendly and welcoming, calm environment. Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness have a wide range of facilities on offer to help you achieve your fitness goals. Train with a team of fully qualified fitness professionals with cardio, functional and resistance equipment for use in the gym. Go for a swim in the 15-metre indoor lap pool for fitness and water fun or enjoy an invigorating warm-water massage in our therapeutic spa. So whether you want to work up a sweat, build strength, or unwind with yoga, you're sure to find something you love. Online session via the booking link. If you are having trouble with the booking system, please phone the centre directly.

Numurkah VIC

0.5 km away

Numurkah Bowls Club

Entertainment Venues

Numurkah Golf and Bowls Club

Numurkah Golf and Bowls is a beautifully maintained 18 hole golf course adjoining the picturesque Broken Creek. The mild climate all year makes for healthy greens and fairways. The Numurkah Golf and Bowls Club offers a relaxing round for the social golfer with flat, even ground making for a less taxing course than some other. For those wanting to go in style, motorised buggies are available for hire. With smaller greens, the course offers a challenge to the serious golfer, requiring an accurate approach shot, an important ingredient in shooting a great score. The two tilt dwarf bowling greens are amongst the best in the Sun Country on the Murray. The club holds two prestigious tournaments a year in April and August, and the greens are offered to social bowlers when not in use for tournaments. As well as great greens and golf course, Numurkah Golf and Bowls Club offer superb accommodation and catering.

Numurkah VIC

0.9 km away

Numurkah

Natural Attractions

Numurkah Kinnairds Wetlands Walks

Kinnairds Wetlands is located north of the Broken Creek, near Numurkah, about 20 minutes north of Shepparton and 2.5 hours north of Melbourne. Covering an area of nearly 100 hectares of natural and constructed wetland, it is part of a scheme designed to naturally enhance water quality through the Muckatah Depression. Just after the rains, birdlife abounds at Kinnairds Wetlands along with many different species of frogs Three constructed trails suitable for walking and cycling, boardwalks, bird hides and picnic areas give you the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful diversity of wetlands, woodlands and wildlife. The Red Gum Walk Loop Track is 3.5 kilometres long and takes one hour. Panoramic views around the entire Kinnairds Wetland and passes many large River Red Gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) some of which are more than 300 years old. Wetland Walk Loop Trail is two kilometres long and takes 30 minutes. Long views over the water quality wetlands on the eastern side of Kinnairds Wetland including a spillway boardwalk and eastern bird hide. Young Red Gum Trail Link is one kilometre long and takes 15 minutes. Links to the spillway boardwalk travelling through River Red Gum regeneration forest. The forest provides a different habitat type for resident and migratory bird species and wildlife. There are no toilet facilities. Pick up a map and birds list from the Visitor Information Point.

Numurkah VIC

3.2 km away

Strahtmerton Lions Park

Parks and Gardens

Strahtmerton Lions Park

The Strathmerton Lions Park has a fully enclosed fenced playground and is right alongside the skate park at Strathmerton. With covered barbecues, picnic facilities with plenty of grassed areas and trees to shade. Other facilities also include toilets and a shower, all abilities toilet, a dump point, a water fountain, parking and disabled parking.

Strathmerton VIC

19 km away

A young couple walking a dog at Cactus Country — Image credit: Cactus Country

Amusement and Theme Parks

Cactus Country

Immerse yourself in the surreal beauty of Cactus Country, a unique outdoor attraction that transports you straight to the deserts of Mexico, right in the heart of Victoria, Australia. This expansive cactus garden, the largest in Australia, spans nearly five hectares and is home to over 10,000 cacti and succulents from around the globe. Located in Strathmerton, three hours north of Melbourne, Cactus Country offers a captivating blend of diverse landscapes under vast blue skies. Navigate through eight themed trails such as The Andes Walk, The Valley of the Giants, and The Arizona Walk, each filled with an array of prickly residents from countries like Mexico, Argentina, and the USA. Photography enthusiasts will find endless inspiration in the garden's unique shapes and vibrant blooms, while foodies can enjoy authentic Mexican flavours at the on-site restaurant. Try their cactus cake made from Peruvian apple, the fruit of the cereus, or kick back with a margarita or a cold Mexican watermelon soda in the sunny adobe courtyard. Cactus Country is a pet-friendly destination, so feel free to bring along your furry friends (on a lead, of course). And before you leave, don't forget to pick up a few cacti from their nursery as a perfect memento of your visit.

Strathmerton VIC

20 km away

Muckatah & District Landcare Group — Image credit: Intramaps

Natural Attractions

Turtle Path at the Peter Kennedy Reserve Muckatah

Peter Kennedy Reserve is a 4.5-hectare remnant of Plains Grassy Woodland, named after founding member of the Muckatah Landcare Group Peter Kennedy. The Reserve was seen to have the potential to be enjoyed by the community and be utilized as a resource for educational purposes. Thanks to the countless amounts of effort from the dedicated members of the Muckatah and District Landcare Group, who over the past years have stock proofed the site, planted seedlings, carried out weed control and scattered nesting boxes throughout the reserve in an effort to not only provide habitat for native birds but improve the overall condition of the Reserve and allow for the maximum diversity of native vegetation species. Other features include Turtle Path an All-Abilities Walking Track, takes form in the shape of a Murray Turtle which winds its way around the Reserve, hidden to the naked eye this track only visible from aerial views. Interpretive information board and map which provides a history of the reserve and the plants and animals it contains. The Reserve lies alongside the naturally occurring Muckatah Depression and is prone to flooding during wet seasons. Please contact for more information.

Muckatah VIC

21 km away

Uncle Bobs Club - All Abilities Fishing Platform built by Nathlaia Angling Club — Image credit: Belinda Carey

Parks and Gardens

Nathalia Uncle Bob's Park

Uncle Bob's Park, Nathalia, is located over the Cemetery Bridge in heading east. It offers a great place for families to relax and enjoy a barbecue lunch or just a quiet getaway from the centre of town. An all-abilities fishing platform was erected in 2017, allowing everyone to get up and close to the Broken Creek in all capacity. A toilet block and a fenced children's playground are also on site. It offers a great grassed area with ample parking.

Nathalia VIC

21 km away

Nathalia Community Skatepark

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Nathalia Community Skatepark

Nathalia Community Skatepark offers a great variety of alternatives for creative skating. The park has two large overhead shade cloths providing shade over both of the bench seats and grassed area, scattered trees add to the shade, with plenty of car parking and rubbish bin on site. The park is focused on a typical centralised funbox, ledge and pyramid in the middle of a park. The northern end of the park has a small bank with two hubbas and a bigger bank with kink rail and roll in. Whereas the southern end contains a four feet quarter pipe, four feet bank and six feet quarter pipe and mini ramp. Great place to learn new skills Located directly behind the Nathalia Sports and Community Centre, accessible from Gifford Street, the Nathalia Community Skatepark is guaranteed to impress the kids whatever their age.

Nathalia VIC

22 km away

Nathalia Historical Society Museum — Image credit: Nathalia Barmah Tourism

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Nathalia and District Historical Society Museum

Whilst visiting the Nathalia and District Historical Society which is located in the original Old Mechanics Institute building from 1887, you will come across an extensive collection of farm machinery and artifacts that have been used in this district, including a very unique and rare range of harvesting machinery and horse-drawn implements. You can just feel the history. The Nathalia and District Historical Society Museum is open Wednesdays and on the second Sunday of the month, and by appointment, contact for more details. For family history requests and additional research options available please click the link for The Nathalia Genealogy Groups website.

Nathalia VIC

22 km away

Nathalia Memorial Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Nathalia Memorial Gardens

The Nathalia Memorial Gardens are dedicated to the men and women who served in the First World War, Second World War and Vietnam. Unveiled by B.C. Ruxton on 13 November 1988, the gardens include a chained boulder monument and 64 rose bushes for the 64 locals who died fighting in both world wars. Also, there are several memorial tree planted in dedicated to specific conflicts on 18 August 1966. The Asian Bell Tree was planted by Garry Edwards (6th Batt. R.A.R.) in memory of those who died in the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, a tree planted in 1992 was dedicated to those servicemen who were Prisoners of War, another tree was planted for those women who served as nurses in the navy, army and airforce. Also planted in 1992 was a tree dedicated to the memory of the District Rats of Tobruk.

Nathalia VIC

22 km away

Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre - Nathalia

Visit the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre in Nathalia to discover and explore the colourful history of the Barmah National Park. Learn about the fascinating and diverse history of this iconic region and be amazed at the struggles and achievements of the local forefathers, from pre-history to the present day. Stories are told in an easy-going style that educates and enlightens. Displays include local indigenous history, timber industry, wood cutters, river boats, leach and feather collectors, cattlemen and more. With knowledgeable staff to answer any questions you may have. The centre features unique 3D floor art painted by renowned Melbourne Artist Ulla Taylor. The centre is also a great resource for schools, educational, tour groups and social groups, with a video room available. A visit to the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre is a must do before seeing the heritage-listed Barmah National Park.

Nathalia VIC

22 km away

Water Tower/Sleeper Cutter at Anniversary Park Nathalia — Image credit: Bindi Carey

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Nathalia Lions Park and Water Tower

The Nathalia and District Lions Park (maybe better known as the town's water tower park) has a lot more to offer than first meets the eye. The park has a monument dedicated to The Sleeper Cutter which commemorates the skill, strength and bushcraft of the broad-axe sleeper cutter of the Barmah Forest and District. The park also displays Nathalia and District Lions Club Member In Memory Of plaques and an Australia Remembers - In Honour of plaque and boulder dedicated to the men and women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II. Known for housing the town's water tower, the park also has an information board, public toilets, four separate seating areas, plenty of trees for shade and parking for large vehicles and trucks. To top it off right opposite the park is the Library and the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre and Visitor Information Centre full of History regarding our wonderful forest.

Nathalia VIC

22 km away

Nathalia War Memorial

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Nathalia War Memorial

The Nathalia War Memorial commemorates those in the community who have served and those who have died in the various conflicts that Australia has been involved in. Built in 1927 and opened by Lord Somers, it was added to after WWII and opened by Hon G Moss MLA. A monument was erected to Alfred Draper for the Boer War 1901. The monument is a white marble statue on a grey granite columned pedestal. Located south end of Blake Street just before the roundabout.

Nathalia VIC

22 km away

Majestic Gum and picnic seat

Parks and Gardens

C.R Wood Park - Katamatite

The re-developed C.R Wood Park has a Furphy-designed picnic table and bench set in manicured lawns. The park features mosaic bollard art, a rose garden, a town history board detailing the major events, a children's playground with shade sails and modern public toilets. Hunt for the items hidden in the mural on the toilet block painted by Tank Art. Plan to take a break from your drive and discover what Katamatite has to offer. Explore the Katamatite Bizarre. The public tennis courts are available most days. Enjoy the new and improved facilities this park has to offer.

Katamatite VIC

22 km away

Katamatite Silo Art - Artist: Tim Bowtell — Image credit: KDog Photography & North Vic Trails

Landmarks and Buildings

Katamatite Silo Art

The Katamatite Silo Art Project is a significant project, not just for Katamatite but for the Moira Shire. It was a collaborative effort involving the Katamatite Lions Club, Moira Shire Council, GrainCorp, the artist Tim Bowtell, and the community, raising funds through markets and an Op Shop. After five years the Katamatite Lion's project was completed in July 2023. The mural portrays Katamatite's vivid history. It joins the popular North East Silo Art Trail There is much to see in the tiny town of Katamatite Victoria.

Katamatite VIC

23 km away

The Big Strawberry — Image credit: The Big Strawberry

Shopping and Markets

The Big Strawberry

Remember when you were a kid, when strawberries were ripened on the plant in the sun and how good they tasted? Thats that's how the team at The Big Strawberry grow them. Not in hot houses or grown in sheds, but out in the open air with nature doing its job. The Big Strawberry caters for visitors of all ages, there are many different things for people to do. Come and pick your own strawberries straight from the patch (seasonal). Try a range of light meals and 'strawberry' desserts in the licenced family cafe, from pancakes to ice cream, salads and sundaes. Browse the large range of jams, condiments, wines and liquers, chutneys and vinegar, all made from products that have been grown in The Big Strawberry's paddocks, straight to your plate. There is an indoor children's playground to keep the kids entertained, and a Man Cave museum for the bigger kids. The Big Strawberry's aim is to be passionate and fun-loving in their endeavour to grow, create and serve products from their paddocks to their customers' plates, that are delicious, natural and creative.

Koonoomoo VIC

26 km away

Federation Park - Cobram — Image credit: Bindi Carey

Parks and Gardens

Cobram Federation Park

Federation Park Cobram shares its location with a number of free attractions, making the park super special and guaranteed to have something for everyone. Bring the kids down and have a blast trying out the Cobram Community Skate Park. It has both junior and adult ramps and a skate bowl. The junior ramp includes a small spine, a quarter pipe, a roll-over grind rail and a grind box. The adult ramp includes a fun, but unusual, snake run which joins into a bowl, a box on the upper ledge, spine, a quarter pipe, roll over and transition areas. The park also has the Historic Cobram Log Cabin where you can walk throughout and read about its history. Other features of the park include the V/line Bus station, great parking for caravans, an automatic public toilet and the rotunda with a barbecue area thanks to the Lions Club of Cobram. Which makes it a perfect spot to stretch your legs.

Cobram VIC

26 km away

Hens Teeth Trading

Shopping and Markets

Hens Teeth Trading

Hens Teeth Trading is a unique home living store offering a carefully curated selection of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, unusual and rare plants, natural fiber clothing, eclectic homewares and more. The store is passionate about finding items that tell a story, with a special focus on nature and natural materials. Each piece of furniture is thoughtfully chosen and lovingly refurbished on-site in Cobram. The team at Hens Teeth Trading has a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship of vintage furniture and treasures the character that comes with well-worn surfaces. Visitors to the store will be surprised by the delightful mix of homewares, textiles, plants, gorgeous outdoor pots and specially selected, refurbished furniture. The store's eclectic offerings create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all who walk through the door. Nestled in a charming old shed in Cobram's industrial area, Hens Teeth Trading is a hidden gem. The store is easy to find, with a beautiful mural designed and painted by Kirrily Anderson, located at 70 Broadway Street.

Cobram VIC

27 km away

Cobram Mivo Park and Playground

Parks and Gardens

Cobram Mivo Park and Playground

With large shaded trees, lush green grass, shaded and unshaded seating and tables spread throughout the grassed area, Mivo Park and the Don Campbell Rose Garden is a well-maintained public park and playground in the centre of Cobram. The park includes a secure fence, a shaded playground for the kids and clean toilet facilities. With stunning mural art display. The play equipment includes slides, tunnels, swings, a fireman's pole, flying fox, a balance beam and more.

Cobram VIC

27 km away

Quinn Island

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Quinns Island Wetland Sanctuary and Day Visitor Area

Quinns Island in Cobram Regional Park truly is a waterbird haven. A 40-hectare island formed by a bend in the Murray River has been cut off by a small anabranch creek called Scott's Creek. Pedestrian access to the island is via a bridge off River Road. The island has two kilometres of defined walking trails, a large bird hide and beaches. A number of Aboriginal artefacts such as scar trees, flint tools and middens, have been found on the island. Walking Track is 3.2 kilometres long. Warnings and restrictions apply. Please see the Parks Victoria website for any information.

Cobram VIC

28 km away

Ski Beach picnic area

Natural Attractions

Ski Beach picnic area

Ski Beach picnic area is a great place for a day out beside the mighty Murray River in Murray Valley Regional Park, adjacent to Murray Valley National Park. The picnic area is a short walk from either Cobram or Barooga, and is well-equipped with barbecues and picnic tables. After a tasty barbecue lunch, you could take a peaceful walk along the river or enjoy a cooling dip. If you've brought your fishing rod along, you can try your luck at a spot of fishing. For those interested in local history, it's also the site of the river punt, constructed in 1889 to carry people and animals across the river. Whichever way you choose to spend your time, you're bound to find Ski Beach picnic area a delightful place to while away the afternoon with family, friends, and even your dog, thanks to its location in Murray Valley Regional Park. Quicks Beach campground, located in the nearby Murray Valley National Park, is the perfect place to extend your stay.

Cobram NSW

28 km away

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