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DISCOVER SHEPPARTon - Mooroopna 16 A busy regional centre for visitors and shoppers DISCOVER Dookie - TATURA 18 A community with distinctive natural features DISCOVER MURCHISON 20 The “River Bank Garden” town FAMILY GETAWAY REGIONAL SHEPPARTON MAPS Home to the largest outdoor adventure 52 What Greater Shepparton has to offer playground in Australia, Located a leisurely two hour drive from Melbourne and centrally located, the ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE Visit Greater Shepparton’s electric 06 Greater Shepparton region offers a blend mix of arts, culture and heritage of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyles with a diversity of attractions, events and accommodation perfectly suited for visitors. Explore our townships, farmlands and nature reserves. Discover first hand why Greater Shepparton is renowned internationally as Australia’s food bowl with farm gate sales, factory outlets and cellar door options, with a diverse range of seasonal produce from fruits, wines, olives, meats and cheeses to be tasted and enjoyed. The region is home to Australia’s largest adventure 12 playground, KidsTown and Victoria’s best small museum for 2012, the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM). Known as a family friendly destination, Greater Shepparton offers something for everyone. The stories of the region are reflected in our intriguing history and diverse culture. For a relaxing family holiday, arts and cultural experience, or a venue for your next conference or event, Greater Shepparton‘s range of services, attractions and facilities will both surprise and entertain. FOOD, WINE AND FARMGATE Home to an amazing array of home-grown goods We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful region and all it has to offer. Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: Greater Shepparton City Council and the Greater Shepparton Tourism Association, including their officers, agents and contractors have made every endeavour to ensure the details appearing in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy or misde- scription, whether by inclusion or omission. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown and these are subject to alteration without notice. Any standard of accommodation and/or services contained in this publication are indicative only of a certain class and are based upon information provided to the publisher. Accordingly, the publisher makes no representation or guarantee in relation to the standard, class, or fitness for purpose of the accommodation or service. Published December 2012. 3 discover... FAMILY GETAWAY Outdoors and Family Fun Whether it’s fun in the sun you’re planning or a relaxing getaway, families will find plenty to do all year round in Greater Shepparton. Home to the largest outdoor adventure playground in network, walkers and cyclists can get out and explore Australia, SPC Ardmona KidsTown offers parents the the beauty of Victoria Park Lake and its stunning river chance to relax whilst the kids slip down the giant slides, backdrop, part of Parks Victoria’s Shepparton Regional explore the fruit bin maze or ride the miniature train. Park. The path winds its way throughout the park, and They also hosts KidsFest every September – a huge the township, enticing you to participate in an array of festival attracting thousands of families for two days of fantastic family activities. Jump on a bike, hire a canoe or non-stop fun! pull on your walking shoes and immerse yourself in the picturesque river setting. Get the adrenalin pumping at Shepparton’s S-Cape Skate Park or the Mooroopna Skate Park then head to nearby All this activity is bound to work up an appetite and what Aquamoves for endless hours of family fun. Aquamoves better way to satisfy your hunger than by tucking into is equipped with indoor and outdoor pools, a rapid river a tasty treat at one of Greater Shepparton’s many eateries? and splash park for the kids. Surrounding townships also While you’re out and about be sure to take in a movie have public pools where you can dip your toe in and and snap up a bargain at our broad range of retail cool off during the hot summer months. outlets and markets. The bowling alley or the Giggle ‘n’ Wriggle indoor playground are great places to entertain There’s more fun and adventure to be had at Emerald the children, whilst the Shepparton Art Museum hosts Bank Leisure Land, where you can test