YARRAWONGA • MULWALA • COBRAM • BAROOGA • TOCUMWAL • NUMURKAH • BARMAH • NATHALIA • FINLEY • BERRIGAN It’s funcountry The complete guide to making your event in Sun Country a successful one. BUSINESS, FUNCTION AND EVENTS PLANNER Join us on: S u n C o u n t r y o n t h e M u r r a y SunCountryotm SunCountryMurray It’sfuncountry Visitor information Centres Yarrawonga Mulwala Numurkah 1 Irvine Parade, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 99 Melville Street, Numurkah VIC 3636 Freecall: 1800 062 260 Phone: 03 5862 3458 Phone: 03 5744 1989 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.numurkahtourism.com Web: www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre, Cobram Barooga Nathalia Corner Punt Road & Station Street, Cobram VIC 3644 73 Blake Street, Nathalia VIC 3639 Freecall: 1800 607 607 Phone: 03 5866 2289 Phone: 03 5872 2132 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.nathaliabarmah.com.au Web: www.cobrambarooga.com.au Tocumwal 41-43 Deniliquin Street, Tocumwal NSW 2714 Phone: 03 5874 2517 Website and apps Email: [email protected] Web: www.toconthemurray.com.au www.suncountryonthemurray.com.au Download our free app for iPhone and Android. Search “Sun Country” in the app store or at google play YARRAWONGA • MULWALA • COBRAM • BAROOGA • TOCUMWAL • NUMURKAH • BARMAH • NATHALIA • FINLEY • BERRIGAN Welcome Sun Country on the Murray welcomes you to explore what makes this region the standout destination choice for your next function. New? No, we’ve been here for years but as highway upgrades bring us closer and closer to the major capital city of Melbourne, we are emerging as a viable, cost effective alternative to city destinations. Exceptional? Definitely, and we’re eager to prove it to you. The success of your event is also our success, and the community is all set to make sure you feel welcome. Sun Country Business, Functions & Events Planner 2013 “ The Region Sun Country on the Murray includes the Murray River border towns of Yarrawonga Mulwala, Cobram Barooga and Tocumwal. Surrounding towns include Numurkah, Nathalia, Finley and Berrigan. We’re famous for our warm Mediterranean climate, numerous championship golf courses, water skiing, fishing and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. We’re also in a rich agricultural area, so our fresh local produce is of the highest quality and much of it can be bought and tasted on farm. The natural attributes of the region include Lake Mulwala, the Murray River and the beautiful Barmah National Park, so bring your watercraft, your bike or your hiking boots and take it all in at your own pace. The history of the region is fascinating and varied – from the unique old world streetscape of Tocumwal, the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre to Elizabeth YARRAWONGA • MULWALA • COBRAM • BAROOGA • TOCUMWAL • NUMURKAH • BARMAH • NATHALIA • FINLEY • BERRIGAN The RegionThe Region “A warm mediterranean climate, championship golf courses, water skiing, fishing, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and fresh local produce” “ Hume’s Byramine Homestead - you can delve into another era with ease and comfort. Such a diverse region is well suited to group tours, small to mid-sized business events and special functions such as weddings, anniversaries or family reunions. The region is well located and easily accessed with the Newell, Murray Valley and Goulburn Valley Highways traversing its combined 6145 square kilometres. There are a number of specific function venues in the larger destinations. However the whole region offers a number of options for those looking for a different experience and unique outdoor venues for weddings or other special get-togethers. “The whole region offers a number of options for those looking for a different experience.” Sun Country Business, Functions & Events Planner 2013 Travel Times to region (Approximate) Melbourne 2.5 - 3 hours The region is well serviced by Sydney 6.5 - 7 hours major highways, daily public Canberra 4.5 - 5 hours transport, local aerodromes Albury 1 - 1.5 hours Bendigo 2 - 2.5 hours for smaller aircraft and Albury Echuca 1 - 1.5 hours airport is only one hour away. Swan Hill 3 - 3.5 hours Shepparton 1 hour Benalla 1 - 1.5 hours Deniliquin 1 - 1.5 hours Corowa 38min Travel Times within region Cobram/ Yarrawonga/ To Numurkah Nathalia Barmah Tocumwal Finley Berrigan Barooga Mulwala Numurkah - 20min 45min 30min 55min 35min 50min 60min Nathalia 20min - 25min 35min 60min 45min 55min 70min Barmah 45min 25min - 55min 75min 60min 75min 90min Cobram/ 30min 35mn 55min - 25min 20min 30min 35min Barooga Yarrawonga/ 55min 60min 75min 25min - 40min 55min 60min Mulwala Tocumwal 35min 45min 60min 20min 40min - 15min 30min Finley 50min 55min 75min 30min 55min 15min - 15min Berrigan 60min 70min 90min 35min 60min 30min 15min - Access By road: The region is well serviced by major highways from both Melbourne and Sydney. The western region is accessed via the Hume Highway to Seymour and then the Goulburn Valley Highway and the eastern region is accessed via the Hume Highway to Benalla and then via the Benalla Yarrawonga Road. By public transport: V/Line offers daily public transport services from Melbourne; a train to Shepparton and Seymour and a bus from there, or a bus from Melbourne. Countrylink offers services from both Melbourne and Sydney. By air: The Yarrawonga and Tocumwal Aerodromes cater for various small chartered aircraft. Facilities available at the Yarrawonga aerodrome include refuelling services, aircraft maintenance, refurbishment and painting, pilot supplies, flight training and parking (short and long term). Services available at the Tocumwal Aerodrome include fuel, flight training and gliding. Albury Airport is located one hour east of the region, and Qantas Link, Rex and Virgin Blue service the airport. Hire a car or catch a bus from Albury to Yarrawonga Mulwala or Cobram Barooga. YARRAWONGA • MULWALA • COBRAM • BAROOGA • TOCUMWAL • NUMURKAH • BARMAH • NATHALIA • FINLEY • BERRIGAN Access and Map NSW To Sydney A39 Swan Hill Newell Hwy Deniliquin Finley Berrigan Riverina HWY Kerang Tocumwal Murray Valley HWY Barmah Corowa A39 Nathalia Cobram Albury Barooga Yarrawonga Echuca Numurkah Mulwala Shepparton Wangaratta A300 Benalla Midland HWY Hume HWY Bendigo Goulburn Valley HWY SA M31 Seymour Hume HWY VIC Roads Melbourne Railway Airport Regional Average Temperatures River Max Min January 32 16 February 31 16 March 27 13 April 23 9 May 18 6 June 15 4 July 13 3 August 15 4 September 18 5 October 22 7 November 27 11 December 30 13 Sun Country Business, Functions & Events Planner20132013 Major Events January April Ride on Mower Races (Yarrawonga) Easter River Beaches Festival (Cobram) Lions Nathalia Art Windows Display Barmah Muster Barooga Four Seasons Summer Market Tocumwal Easter Races Finley Rodeo Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Easter Tournament Nathalia Tennis Club Easter Tournament February Finley’s Monster Weekend Dash 4 Cash Fishing Competition (Yarrawonga Mulwala) Sun Country Motorcycle Show and Shine (Yarrawonga) May March Mothers Day Classic Fun Run and Walk (Tocumwal) Country Music Spectacular (Mulwala) Burramine Gift Carnival (Yarrawonga) Satellite City Street Rod Run Waaia Tractor Pull Finley Rice Strippers Ball Yarrawonga Mulwala Splash N Dash Cobram Lawnmower Races & Big Boys Toys Nathalia Rotary Show ‘n’ Shine June Barooga Four Seasons Autumn Market Barooga Four Seasons Winter Market Tungamah A Day on the Oval Goulburn Valley Vintage Tractor and Farm Machinery Rally (Wunghnu) July Cobram Lawn Tennis Club Labour Day Tournament Cobram Fun Run Tocumwal Winter Festival Numurkah Kinnairds Fun Run Yarrawonga Gala Ball & Dance Weekend YARRAWONGA • MULWALA • COBRAM • BAROOGA • TOCUMWAL • NUMURKAH • BARMAH • NATHALIA • FINLEY • BERRIGAN Events & Markets August December Cobram Annual Swap Meet and All Wheels Show Barooga Strings Festival Yamaha Cod Classic September Christmas Monster Market (Yarrawonga) Yarrawonga Rodeo Barooga Four Seasons Spring Market Murray River Marathon Tour of the Murray River Cycling Race Show Us Ya Wheels (Numurkah) Agricultural Show - Finley Barooga PBR On the Murray Cobram Cod Classic October Nathalia New Year’s Eve Carnival Lions Nathalia Art Windows Yarrawonga Mulwala Multi Sport Festival Numurkah Foodbowl Festival North Tuppal Food & Fibre Festival Markets Agricultural Shows – Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah, (4th Sunday of the month) Nathalia & Berrigan Yarrawonga Farmers Market Yarrawonga Rotary Market (3rd Sunday of the month) November Cobram Lions Log Cabin Market (last Saturday of the month) Tocumwal Farmers Market (3rd Saturday of the month) Lake Mulwala Rod Run Tocumwal Foreshore Market (TBA, every month except August) Family Fun Carnivale Market (Yarrawonga) Numurkah Lions Broken Creek Market (3rd Saturday every second Berrigan Cup month) Tungamah 10,000 Finley Farmers Market (1st Saturday of the month) Nathalia Art Festival Nathalia Market (1st Saturday of the month) Sun Country Business, Functions & Events Planner20132013 Local Government Moira Shire and Berrigan Shire have a range of local parks, foreshore reserves, recreation grounds, civic and community centres available for hire. Please note hire and equipment fees may apply. Please contact the relevant facility for more information. For Hire Application Forms, or more information, contact: Moira Shire Council www.moira.vic.gov.au 03 5871 9222 Berrigan Shire Council www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au 03 5888 5100 YARRAWONGA • MULWALA • COBRAM • BAROOGA • TOCUMWAL • NUMURKAH • BARMAH • NATHALIA • FINLEY • BERRIGAN