Overview
A vibrant town in Australia's food bowl, Shepparton is a fantastic place to visit all year round. With a temperate climate and diverse community, plenty of outdoor activities and a wealth of fine food and wine, this country haven on the banks of the Goulburn River is a destination the whole family can enjoy.
An unsung hero of feeding and flavouring the nation, and home to people from all around the world. Current and ancestral home of the Yorta Yorta peoples, who built their communities and lived their history here, connected to Country, for thousands of years. Connecting, transforming and celebrating is simply a way of life in Shepparton & Goulburn Valley, regional Victoria’s abundant, dynamic cultural capital.
Culturally diverse & inspiring
Welcome to Victoria’s colourful heart. Full of spirit – all people and cultures create experiences together. Engage with rich First Nations history and stories or enjoy feasts of international flavours.
Waves of immigration have introduced new communities and traditions as far back as World War Two, bringing people, cultures and stories from all over the world. More than meets the eye, this is where you’ll find authentic, down-to-earth experiences and quirky characters unlike anywhere else in Victoria.
Unique, connected townships
United by Kaiela (Goulburn River), landscapes tell stories of life, immigration and innovation. Townships reveal fascinating and diverse histories of how people have adapted and thrived. Discover iconic landmarks, from Aboriginal Street Art, Art Silos and towers, Moooving Art, playgrounds, adventure parks and more.
Natural environments, in towns, and between, have abundant parkland, wetlands and native forest. Celebrate these landscapes at the Australian Botanical Gardens Shepparton, walk along the many forest and river trails, and breathe the fresh country air.
Fun & festivity all year round
Events as diverse and colourful as its people punctuate the ever changing seasons in Shepparton & Goulburn Valley. Cultural hubs of Shepparton Art Museum and the Museum of Vehicle Evolution join festivals and celebrations as must do experiences.
Hear it in the music, taste it in produce, and feel the rhythms and beats. People from across the state, country and world, meet here, sharing the best in produce, sport, art, music and more.
