When you consider Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley what involves thoughts – large open skies? Fruit orchards? Dairy farms?
Shepparton is a superb place to go to with children should you’ve on the lookout for someplace new and attention-grabbing to discover in regional Victoria.
With journey playgrounds, quirky artwork trails, standout museums and foodie treats due to its multicultural inhabitants, there’s no scarcity of locations to go along with children.
Here’s your go-to information for probably the most family-friendly issues to do in Shepparton. Keep it useful for a enjoyable and stress-free household go to!
Outdoor Adventures in Shepparton
1. Victoria Park Lake
This central lake is the center of Shepparton’s outside enjoyable.
Stroll, scoot or cycle across the lake’s flat 1.8km path, see should you can spot turtles within the water, or just take pleasure in a picnic on the grass or a barbecue within the shaded areas.
Kids will love the three playgrounds – with shades, a number of alternatives to climb and slide, and the S.CAPE skate park.
Victoria Lake Park, Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630
2. KidsCity Adventure Playground
KidsCity offers youngsters of all talents and households hours of leisure.
For only a gold coin entry, youngsters can climb towers, cling from monkey bars, play in sandpits and swing to their hearts content material.
For a further small charge, you may problem your family and friends to a recreation of disc golf in a pure bushland setting throughout cafe opening hours.
Bring your individual picnic or take pleasure in eats on the Dig In cafe between 10am – 2pm on weekends and college holidays – KidsCity is a low-cost strategy to hold children entertained for hours!
KidsCity Adventure Playground, 7287 Midland Hwy, Mooroopna VIC 3629 | (03) 5831 4213 | data@kidstown.org.au
3. Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton
These free gardens in Kialla provide a peaceable setting for households to chill out and discover, surrounded by native vegetation.
It’s linked to central Shepparton by the shared path community, so deliver your bike or scooter with the intention to discover!
The Children’s Garden options pure play areas, logs to climb, and sculptures comprised of recycled supplies.
Don’t miss the view on the prime of the hill – it’s a mild climb (and never shaded) however the surroundings is price it, particularly at sundown and dawn.
Australian Botanic Gardens, 98 Botanic Gardens Ave, Kialla VIC 3631 | 0487 538 638
4. Moooving Art
Monash Park is dwelling to Shepparton’s well-known Moooving Art cows. More than 90 fibreglass cows are painted in brilliant designs by native artists, creating a unusual outside gallery throughout the area. The QR codes give further details about every paintings.
It’s free, enjoyable, and filled with photograph alternatives, making it a must-do on a household journey.
Monash Park – Fryers St, Shepparton, VIC | 1800 808 839 | Website
5. Riverside Gardens
Laugh A Lot Links is a vibrant mini golf course positioned at Riverside Gardens Nursery that’s excellent for some household competitors! With enjoyable obstacles and well-kept greens, children and oldsters can play a fast spherical whereas having fun with the contemporary air. Located near different Kialla sights, it’s straightforward to incorporate in a time out.
Riverside Gardens, 7715 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton VIC 3630 | (03) 5823 1515 | data@riversidegardens.com | Website
6. Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery
Just 20 minutes south of Shepparton, the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery is dwelling to Australia’s largest Giant Murray Cod sculpture!
Families can take pleasure in a relaxed and free go to to this iconic web site, full with a shaded playground, undercover barbecue amenities and clear bogs.
For fishing lovers, there are static shows with details about native fish and Australia’s most well-known river fish, the Murray Cod. If you deliver your individual rods, you may even strive the fishing pond.
Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery, 200 Ross Rd, Arcadia VIC 3631 | 136 186
Best Indoor Things to Do in Shepparton
7. Shepparton Art Museum
The Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is a newly constructed, fashionable artwork gallery house that I feel is the crowning glory of Shepparton’s main sights.
Entry is free and the multi-level gallery homes everlasting works in addition to momentary touring exhibitions.
The pleasant Children’s Gallery is full of hands-on displays that encourage creativity and curiosity in children, together with drawing and making actions and books to share. I feel it’s finest suited to youngsters beneath 8 years previous.
SAM’s riverside setting subsequent to Victoria Park Lake makes it a straightforward cease earlier than or after a playground go to, and the museum’s inhouse cafe is price a cease for the meals and hilltop views. Note that the museum and the cafe are closed on Tuesdays.
Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | (03) 4804 5000 | data@sheppartonartmuseum.com.au | Website
8. Kaiela Arts
Right subsequent to SAM, Kaiela Arts showcases Aboriginal artwork and tradition via exhibitions, workshops, and retail gross sales. Families can chat with artists, view works in progress, and be taught in regards to the tales behind each bit.
It’s free to go to and provides children an opportunity to attach with Indigenous creativity.
Kaiela Arts 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | (03) 5821 9842 | data@kaielaarts.org.au | Website
9. Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE)
MOVE is a contemporary museum filled with classic vehicles, vans, bikes, bikes and transport memorabilia.
If you like vehicles, you’ll be in automobile heaven with the entire shiny shows inside the large indoor warehouse-style constructing.
If you’re not usually a automotive fan, you’ll nonetheless uncover loads of curiosity within the many shows referring to motoring historical past, the Furphy exhibition and a shocking addition, a really well-maintained classic style assortment.
Plan to spend a minimum of two hours exploring this museum – and it’s a terrific indoor exercise.
Museum of Vehicle Evolution 7723 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631 | (03) 5823 5833 | data@transfer.org.au | Website
10. Fun Planet
On wet days, Fun Planet is your go-to. With trampolines, arcade video games, bowling, and mini golf all beneath one roof, children of all ages will discover one thing to take pleasure in. Parents will admire the café and seating areas for a breather whereas the youngsters play.
Fun Planet, Shop 47 Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631 | (03) 5823 5565 | enjoyable@funplanet.com.au | Website
Family-Friendly Food in Shepparton
Shepparton is one in every of Victoria’s most culturally numerous areas – so you may count on a city filled with multicultural family-friendly eating places.
Here are some suggestions for household pleasant cafes and eating places in Shepparton, principally centred round Shepparton’s important eating precinct, Fryers Street.
11. Elsewhere at SAM
As the most important metropolis positioned in ‘Victoria’s meals bowl’ it may be arduous to pinpoint one of the best cafe in Shepparton.
As a customer, our vote goes to Elsewhere at SAM. It’s a eating vacation spot positioned on the Shepparton Art Museum, and it’s price a particular journey (however don’t simply reserve it for an important day)!
The cafe is perched on a hilltop overlooking Victoria Park Lake, with breezy views exterior and excessive ceilings inside (full with cotton wool clouds hanging overhead!)
The menu is quirky and worldly, with meals impressed by international tastes. We advocate the okonomiyaki, prawn fried rice and the generously proportioned fish and chips! There is a children menu, excessive chairs, plastic crockery and the museum has accessible bogs.
The pleasant workers, brilliant ambiance, and vibrant dishes make it a memorable expertise.
Elsewhere at SAM, Level 1, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 | (03) 4804 5023 Instagram | Facebook
12. Shepparton Zaika
Ask any Shepparton native and so they all appear to have a distinct advice for town’s ‘finest’ Indian restaurant! So we’re going to should plant a flag and advocate only one – Shepparton Zaika.
The giant restaurant brings daring genuine Indian flavours to an expansive menu, with wealthy curries, tandoori specials and loads of vegetarian treats. We advocate the hen biryani, butter hen and daal all accompanied by fluffy heat naan.
Shepparton Zaika, 67 Fryers St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | (03) 5858 5660 | sheppartonzaika@gmail.com | Website
13. B.Love
Step into B.Love and step again in time to America within the 50s! This informal retro diner specialises in American-style BBQ, burgers and shakes which can be certain to be a giant hit with households.
B.Love 51 Fryers St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | +61 3 5814 4927 | data@barcalove.com | Facebook
14. Fryers Street Food Store
French- impressed Fryers Street Food Store is a well-liked spot for breakfast, lunch and occasional, with home made truffles and slices. The relaxed setting is a part of The Teller Collective, which additionally consists of The Teller, providing a extra refined eating expertise within the evenings in the identical Fryers Street location.
Fryers Street Food Store, 53 Fryers St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | Facebook
15. Fiore’s Bakery Café
Known for its contemporary Italian pastries, bread, and sandwiches, Fiore’s is a welcoming breakfast and lunch cease for households purchasing close by. Quick service makes it useful once you’ve obtained hungry little ones in tow.
Fiore’s Bakery Café 34 Vaughan St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | +61 3 5831 2548 | Facebook
16. Donut a Go Go
Donut a Go Go is known for heat, sugar-coated donuts! It’s an ideal morning deal with cease, however get in early earlier than they promote out! It shuts by mid-afternoon (and it’s closed Sundays and Mondays).
Donut a Go Go, 46 Vaughan St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | +61 481 135 211 | data@donutagogo.com.au | Facebook
17. Nedal Kebabs
Family-owned and operated Nedal Kebabs is dwelling to genuine Middle-Eastern delicacies and slow-cooked consolation meals; the drifting wafts of marinated meats and fragrant spices can have the entire crew salivating!
If you’re on the lookout for a vegetarian choice, strive the crispy deep-fried falafel, made with chickpeas and contemporary herbs.
Nedal Kebabs, 132 High Street, Shepparton
18. The Last Straw Café
This quirky out-of-the-way café, constructed with straw bales and recycled supplies, serves hearty Asian-inspired meals in a relaxed setting.
Families will discover loads of room for prams exterior (inside is just a little tighter) and there’s a excessive chair obtainable. While there’s no youngsters’s menu, most of the choices could be appropriate for little tummies, such because the milkshakes and Thai tea waffles. Also it’s open every day, making it a straightforward breakfast or lunch alternative.
The Last Straw Café: 24 Keppel St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | 0490 – 684 989 | laststrawbale@gmail.com
19. Berri Bar
Shepparton’s late-night dessert bar is the final word deal with cease. Expect waffles, crepes, proffertjes, ice cream, delicate serve, açai – and loads of toppings! It’s the right location for an after-dinner household outing.
We extremely advocate the crispy, fluffy loukamades that may get Yia Yia’s approval.
Berri Bar: 302 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | +61 405 082 861 | berribarshepparton@gmail.com | Instagram
20. Chocolate Apple Factory
Ever tried a chocolate toffee apple? This candy cease in Kialla is the place for package.
Choose from a variety of caramel dipped, chocolate-coated apples embellished in brilliant colors, ranging from $10. The manufacturing facility additionally shares different treats, making it a enjoyable aspect journey after visiting MOVE and Riverside Gardens.
Chocolate Apple Factory 7717 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631 | 0358 232 416 | gross sales@chocolateapplefactory.com.au | Website
Where to Stay in Shepparton with Kids
Shepparton is roughly 2 hours quarter-hour from Melbourne and is doable on a day journey.
However, there’s a lot to see and do this we extremely advocate spending a couple of days exploring, which suggests you’ll want someplace household pleasant to remain.
Quest Shepparton
Quest Shepparton affords inexpensive self-contained flats with loads of house—ideally suited for households. We stayed in a cushty 2 bed room residence with 2 bogs, kitchen and laundry amenities, free wifi and free parking (together with paid EV charging).
Its central location close to Victoria Park Lake and SAM makes sightseeing straightforward.
Quest Shepparton 177–183 Welsford St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | +61 3 5814 4800 | Website
Quality Hotel Parklake Shepparton
Located reverse Victoria Park Lake, this lodge is a extra elevated keep for households because it has a pool, spa, and on-site eating. Some of the rooms might be configured to be extra family-friendly, and the prime place makes it straightforward to discover Shepparton’s key sights on foot.
Quality Hotel Parklake Shepparton 481 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630 | (03) 5821 5822 | reservations@parklake.com.au | Website
BIG4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park
This vacation park is nice for households wanting cabins, tenting, or caravan websites. On-site amenities embrace a communal kitchen, a playground and loads of house for teenagers to roam. It’s a relaxed base for exploring Shepparton and Goulburn Valley.
Contact: 7835 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631 | (03) 5823 1576 | Website
Riverside Cabin Park
Riverside Cabin Park affords budget-friendly cabins with quick access to city. Families admire the relaxed ambiance and amenities like a pool and barbecue areas.
Riverside Cabin Park, 8049 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631 | (03) 5823 1561 | keep@riversideparkshepparton.com.au | Website
Plan Your Visit to Shepparton Now
Shepparton makes household holidays straightforward with a mixture of outside play, indoor enjoyable, meals stops, and cultural highlights. With a lot to do, children of all ages won’t ever be bored and oldsters will love the comfort of a regional city the place every thing is not more than 10 minutes drive.
Pack comfortable footwear, deliver your urge for food, and revel in a household journey full of reminiscences!
This submit was printed in partnership with Shepparton & Goulburn Valley
