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Kyabram Fauna Park

Parks and Gardens

Kyabram Fauna Park

Kyabram Fauna Park is home to more than 400 native Australian animals including koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, cassowaries, wombats, wallabies, echidna, emus, flying foxes and quolls. Kangaroos, emus and wallabies are free-ranging. Kyabram Fauna Park's reptile house includes native snakes, lizards and turtles. Many native birds call the Park home including cockatoos, owls, finches, and bush-stone curlew. The Park has large walk-in aviaries as well as extensive wetlands that are home to many species of water birds. Kyabram Fauna Park encompasses 55 hectares of open woodland, wetlands and lakes. Visitor facilities include shelters, Café and a gift shop. A children's playground and free barbeques are located at the Park's entrance. They are also RV friendly. Located in the Goulburn Valley of Northern Victoria, the Park is two minutes from the Kyabram Town Centre and a 30-minute drive from Echuca and Shepparton. The park also includes a 580-square-metre waterplay space designed to delight families of all ages. Children can cool off under water jets and fountains, dig in sandpits, or relax on the picnic-ready lawns.

Kyabram VIC

0.2 km away

Kyabram Water Tank Mural

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Kyabram Water Tank Art

The Kyabram Water Tank mural highlights the wetlands of Zoos Victoria's Kyabram Fauna Park, a crucial tourism and environmental feature of Kyabram. An Easter long necked turtle, golden whistler and a red capped robin are just some of the animals that artist Jimmy D'Vate has brought to life on the side of the tank.

Kyabram VIC

1.3 km away

Girgarre Sound Walk

Parks and Gardens

Girgarre Sound Trail

Girgarre is known for its music whether there are live performances or not. Why not take a stroll down the Girgarre Sound Trail on any given day and play the interactive musical instruments repurposed from rural relics. From the Galvanised Piano, the Extinguisher Bells, the Waterwheel Music Box, the Detergent Drums and more, the walk will entertain you with extraordinary sounds for an hour or more. Designed and built by local artisans this spectacular attraction is a gem for all ages.

Girgarre VIC

10 km away

Gargarro Botanic Garden

Parks and Gardens

Gargarro Botanic Garden

The Gargarro Botanic Garden is the burgeoning creation of a unique and world class botanical installation, and the jewel in the crown of the Campaspe region. It is bold and beautiful and exhibits best practice from a design, sustainability and indigenous plantngs perspective. The region's rich history is being carefully woven through the stories shared in this unique setting, making future generations proud to visit and cherish Gargarro. Gargarro features the gardens, the soundshell, the Gargarro Cafe, and the Green Thumbs Nursery.

Girgarre VIC

11 km away

The only war cemetery in Australia dedicated to German civilians and POWs — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

German War Cemetery

The German War Cemetery, Tatura, is historically significant as the first foreign war cemetery to be established in Australia and as one of five war cemeteries established by the Australian War Graves Commission in Victoria after the end of World War II. It provided for the reburial of German internees and Prisoners of War who died whilst detained in Australia during World War I and II. Bodies were exhumed from cemeteries throughout Australia and reinterred at this cemetery which is located in close proximity to the largest group of World War II internment camps constructed in Australia. It contains the graves of 191 World War I and 59 World War II internees, including 11 Prisoners of War. Headstones and plaques are arranged in rows around the perimeter, with the original World War II section located at the front and the World War I section located at the rear. Each grave is marked by a bronze plaque with the deceased's name and date of death, the Iron Cross signifying the grave of a Prisoner of War and the Latin Cross that of a civilian internee. It is the only war cemetery in Australia dedicated to German civilians and Prisoners of War.

Tatura VIC

19 km away

Cussen Park Boardwalks — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Natural Attractions

Cussen Park

Cussen Park is a bushland style park encompassing 33 hectares of wetlands, woodlands and open space on the northern outskirts of Tatura. The land which forms Cussen Park is surrounded by industrial, residential and irrigated farm land. Cussen Park features constructed wetlands, bird hides, observation decks and well developed paths and signs allowing people to closely observe many bird species otherwise not possible. A great location to stretch your legs and connect with nature. Come explore for yourself. Experience the Hear and There Sound Walk, an innovative audio tour experience supported by interpretive signage guiding you through the wetland ecosystem.

Tatura VIC

20 km away

Tatura Water Tower Poppies — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Tatura Water Tower Art

With remembrance poppies on one side and a portrait of Sir John Monash on the other, artists Cam Scale and Andrew Davis have created something pretty special on the GV Water owned tower. The tower was designed by Monash, an engineer and Australian military commander in WWI, with the 364,000 litre-capacity tower completed in 1912. During an evening you can view the tower under lights between 8pm and 10pm daily.

Tatura VIC

21 km away

Mactier Gardens and Tatura Court House - Blossoms — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Private Robert Mactier Statue

The Robert Mactier statue is situated in the Victoria Cross Memorial Garden in Hogan Street in Tatura and was unveiled in October 2014. Private Mactier was born and raised in Tatura. The statue acknowledges the bravery for which Private Mactier made the ultimate sacrifice and was thus posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross in 1918.

Tatura VIC

21 km away

Lisadurne Hill — Image credit: Lisadurne Hill

Agritourism

Lisadurne Hill

Lisadurne Hill is a working farm with an olive grove consisting of 27,000 trees, a commercial rose garden and timber farm buildings from the late 19th century. Visitors can organise a visit to the farm by contacting the team and making an appointment. Visitors can enjoy sampling and purchasing the fresh olive products produced by the farm during their visits, including extra virgin olive oil, table olives, barrel aged balsamic vinegar made from scratch. They also have skin care products made from the rose hydrosol distilled from the rose petals grown at the farm. The farm also runs regular demonstrations on a variety of techniques and tools, with past demonstrations including handling chain saw and using a still for making lavender oil and hydrosol. Enjoy a walk around the house and gardens, examine the timber buildings that date from the late 1870s (including a managers cottage and a blacksmiths workshop), the main house, built in the 1880s and the garden that features pepper trees that are 140 years old. Once a year, the damask roses bloom during Spring. The farm has some local historic value as it was established by Dr JV Heily, the first doctor in the Rushworth district and is still held by some of his descendants.

Rushworth VIC

27 km away

Horse Riding along the Murray River

Amusement and Theme Parks

Billabong Ranch Adventure Park

Billabong Ranch Fun Park provides plenty of entertaining activities and a cafe, all on one great site. Horse Trail Rides along the local waterways, meandering bush tracks and between the local farms. Friendly and experienced staff cater the ride to suit first time riders through to experienced. Meet the beautiful camels and let these magnificent ships of the desert take you on a mini trek with great photo opportunities. For indoor fun, enjoy the 18 hole mini golf, bouldering wall and archery. Pedal leisurely around the pedal boat dam, play Frisbee Golf, enjoy the Animal Walk, Bungee Trampolines or the Merry Go Round. Gentle ponies are perfect for youngsters trying out their riding skills. The licensed cafe offers food and beverages. A fantastic way to enjoy the countryside is the carriage rides to Cape Horn Vineyard on the Murray River. If the carriage sounds too relaxed for you, your group arriving by horseback is a must. Meander along the bush tracks, crossing Stewart's Bridge along the way. Either tour includes shared wood fired pizza and wine tasting. School camps and group can enjoy a range of outdoor activities. Accommodates 160 people in cabins and bunkhouses with full catering.

Echuca VIC

27 km away

Drone of Gemmill Swamp Mooroopna — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Natural Attractions

Gemmill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

Gemmill Swamp Wildlife Reserve covers an area of approximately 170 hectares of Goulburn River floodplain forest and wetland between the urban centres of Mooroopna and Shepparton. The Reserve includes Gemmill Swamp, a high conservation value wetland of State significance and a surrounding area of relatively natural river red gum forest. Gemmill Swamp Wildlife Reserve is significant in a state wide context because it provides habitat for some of Victoria's rare and vulnerable mammals, birds and reptiles including squirrel glider, turquoise parrots and superb parrots.

Mooroopna VIC

28 km away

The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum — Image credit: Gringo with a Green Bag

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum

The Great Aussie Beer Shed (GABS) and Heritage Farm Museum is the first beer can and brewery-related Australian Museum. It is the only museum of it's kind in Australia. A unique tourist attraction featuring over 24,000 beer cans from Australia and around the world, and other brewery related items including beer tap handles, trays, old wooden beer barrels, bottles, signs both old and modern, brewery manufacturing equipment and plenty more. With the closure of the National Holden Museum in Echuca, they were lucky to pick up five classic Holdens. The museum is now home to the fully restored 1940s original Carlton and United Breweries wagon. GABS continually evolves with two new sections, namely a horse drawn carriage museum and a car museum, which continually changes as it rotates the vehicles on display from local private owners. They offer guided tours for all patrons. Catering also available at the Heritage Function Centre at GABS for birthdays, weddings, engagements or any corporate event. Seating available for 100 guests. Please contact The Great Aussie Beer Shed for any further information.

Echuca VIC

30 km away

Sunrise at the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Natural Attractions

Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton

Explore and enjoy the beauty of the evolving Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton. The former landfill is being regenerated into a showcase of Australian native plants set amongst distinct themed gardens and bushland. The gardens are designed to represent the cultural, environmental, historical and agricultural characteristics of the Shepparton and Goulburn Valley region. The site consists of native grassy bushland, wetlands, and a seven hectare, 30 metre-high reclaimed landfill area with a lookout on top. This provides an expansive view of the local landscape and forms a significant landmark on the outskirts of the city, adjacent to the Goulburn and Broken Rivers. There are a range of trails suitable for walking or cycling through the gardens. Climb up high to the top of Honeysuckle Rise where the lookout offers an expansive view above the treetops across local landscapes. Stroll through the beautifully designed themed gardens. Zig-zag down the Zig-Zag path to admire the sculptural beauty of the Weaving Garden, and meander through regenerated bushland on the River and Native Forest walks. With seasonal changes and the ongoing development of new gardens and installations, there is always something new to see and enjoy at the Australian Botanic Gardens.

Kialla VIC

31 km away

Full house at Riverlinks Eastbank for the 2017 Season Launch — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Entertainment Venues

Riverlinks

Discover more at Riverlinks, the home of performing arts and entertainment in Greater Shepparton. With an extensive calendar of performances programmed for both the Riverlinks Eastbank in Shepparton and Riverlinks Westside in Mooroopna, Riverlinks has a reputation for delivering one of the best arts and entertainment programs in regional Australia. Comedy, dance, music, theatre and entertainment - whatever you are interested in, you are sure to find something entertaining all year round. Drop in for a visit soon and discover a world of entertainment right in the heart of the city.

Shepparton VIC

32 km away

Where's Molly Moooving Art Cow created by Tank Art — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Greater Shepparton Moooving Art

Moooving Art is a unique and ever-changing public art exhibition. Scattered across Shepparton and Goulburn Valley's parks, gardens, riverbanks and public spaces is an array of colourful, ever-changing fibreglass cows that make up the Moooving Art herd. This exhibition of life-sized 3D fibreglass cows brings a whole new meaning to street art. The region produces a large percentage of Australia's dairy exports, making it a natural choice for this unusual attraction. There are over 90 cows in the Moooving Art herd and they are displayed outside businesses, in gardens, on poles and in buildings including the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre. Local artists transform these sculptures to make each piece unique, or funny, or challenging. Try to spot new additions to the herd. Collect sightings of each sculpture as they are regularly moved to different locations across the region. Scan the QR code and learn the story behind each of the artworks and their artist. Come see for yourself Shepparton and Goulburn Valley's Moooving Art herd. Can you find them all? To access the interactive map visit their website.

Shepparton VIC

32 km away

William Cooper Bronze Statue Unveiling — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

William Cooper Memorial Statue

The statue commemorates William Cooper the activist and community leader who was instrumental in campaigns for Aboriginal rights. He was also known for his protest against the treatment of Jews by Nazi Germany, organising a petition with the Australian Aboriginal League to condemn the persecution of the Jewish population following Kristallnacht. The statue depicts William Cooper marching to the German Consulate, holding a petition in his hand.

Shepparton VIC

32 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

32 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

32 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

32 km away

Drone of Victoria Park Lake — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Natural Attractions

Victoria Park Lake

Victoria Park Lake, located in the heart of the city of Shepparton is a tranquil, picturesque area, popular with visitors and locals for walking, cycling, picnics, fishing, bird watching and outdoor games. Covering an area of 43 hectares, it is also home to the Shepparton S-Cape skate park, extremely popular with the kids and those young at heart, as well as the Shepparton Art Museum precinct, the home of Kaiela Arts, Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre, and cafe with picturesque views of Victoria Park Lake. The lake also plays host to numerous events throughout the year and the weekly Shepparton Parkrun on a Saturday morning.

Shepparton VIC

32 km away

Moooving Art Monash Park — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Shepparton Public Art Walk

Explore Shepparton's vibrant creative spirit on this 2.4 kilometres self-guided street art walk through the heart of the city. The route showcases a dynamic mix of murals, sculptures, and installations, including the powerful works of the Aboriginal Street Art Project - celebrating local Indigenous stories and culture. As you wander, you'll encounter striking pieces by talented artists from across the Goulburn Valley, each adding colour and character to the urban landscape. Keep an eye out for the iconic Moooving Art cows along the way - each uniquely painted and part of the region's beloved public art collection. The walk is a celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the region's rich cultural tapestry. Whether you're an art lover, a curious explorer, or simply looking to experience Shepparton in a new light, this walk invites you to slow down, look closer, and connect with the stories woven into the streets.

Shepparton VIC

32 km away

"Mateship", beaten copper by Bela Angyal (1924-) — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Shepparton Cenotaph

The Shepparton and District War Memorial is bordered by Marungi, Welsford and Fryers Streets. The site replaces the former memorial on Fryers Street and now comprises a large area paved with flagstones, a cross made of lawn and two sculptures of infantrymen (including the original memorial's 1924 sculpture) set against angular white walls. The white wall of the memorial is dedicated to fallen servicemen and those who fought in the Boer War, First World War, Second World War, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. The 1924 sculpture, Helping Hand by Web Gilbert, depicts Pte. John Raws reaching his hand down to help his brother Robert from the trenches at St. Quentin during the First World War. Both were killed in action at Pozieres. The second sculpture, Bela Angyal's 2000 sculpture Mateship, was inspired by the famous World War II photographer, Damian Parer, and his image of a temporarily wounded and blinded Pte. Wally Johnson being helped by Sgt. Gordon Ayre, of Shepparton, across the Francisco River in Papua New Guinea.

Shepparton VIC

32 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

32 km away

Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. — Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Shepparton Art Museum

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), located on Yorta Yorta Country in North Central Victoria, is one of Australia's outstanding regional art museums. Showcasing its exhibitions and collection in new and exciting ways, the museum is a vibrant, inclusive art museum that inspires creativity, forges meaningful connections, and celebrates the unique stories of the Goulburn Valley region. Established in 1936, the Shepparton Art Museum Collection is recognised and celebrated as one of regional Australia's most significant collections of Australian ceramics, alongside a growing collection of works by Indigenous artists, historic and contemporary paintings, prints and works on paper. Now residing on the bank of Lake Victoria in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, the Shepparton Art Museum presents a dynamic program of exhibitions that are designed to be locally relevant and engage with global contemporary ideas.

Shepparton VIC

32 km away

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