Kyabram is a major fruit and dairy producing region nestled in the Goulburn Valley, conveniently located between Echuca and Shepparton. Affectionately known as ‘Ky’ by the locals, it is close to the Murray and Goulburn Rivers and Waranga Basin.

The town’s star attraction is the Kyabram Fauna Park, renowned for its breeding and conservation of native Australian animals, birds and reptiles who call the park home. The Park has recently had a makeover and is well worth a visit - for the up close animal encounters, hand feeding, education sessions, special events or just a relaxing wetlands walk. A truly natural experience.

Experience boutique cinema at its finest at the Plaza Theatre. The Plaza opened in 1929 as a cinema, theatre, playhouse and dance palais making it one of the original and oldest, longest running of its kind. The Plaza is currently under renovations but check their Facebook for arthouse and commercial films, live performances and specialty events.

Kyabram Parkland is Kyabram's Par 3, 18 Hole Golf Course, home of the Victorian Par 3 Championships and the only Par 3 course in Victoria! The perfect way to swing away an afternoon.

Arts and culture tickle your fancy? Look no further than the Kyabram Town Hall – a volunteer-run hub of history, textile art traditional and contemporary art & information. Five exhibition spaces provide a variety of experiences. Galleries feature work by Splinter Contemporary Artists and visiting exhibitors including art, craft, sculptures and textiles. Ask one of the friendly volunteers on the front counter for tourist and local information tips.

Ky’s central shopping precinct is dotted with captivating street art includes specialty, general retail, services and free parking.

The Kyabram Water Tank was painted by Jimmy D'Vate and completed in March 2021. The water tank mural highlights the wetlands at the Kyabram Fauna Park, a crucial tourism and environmental feature of Kyabram. Featured on the tank is the Eastern long necked turtle, the Golden Whistler and a Red-capped Robin which has been brought to life on the side of the tank. Also featured are other birds, animals and insects which include a Yellow crimson Rosetta, a Major-Mitchell cockatoo, a Plains-wanderer, a spotted-tail Quoll, a Blue skimmer dragon fly, a brolga and a Bush stone curlew. The water tank is owned by Goulbun Valley Water. Find out more at https://www.australiansilosrttrail.com/kyabram 

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Services include:

• Hospitality – cafes, pubs, restaurants
• Fuel
• Public spaces - recreation reserve, hall, parks, gardens
• Sporting – golf, tennis, pool, basketball, croquet, bocce, lawn bowls
• Variety of accommodation- Cycling and walking tracks

Destination highlights

• Fauna Park for Australian animal experiences, nature and conservation at its finest
• Town Hall for art lovers, traveller tips and gifts
• Plaza Theatre for a speciality cinematic experience
• Kyabram Water Tank Art 

Click here to download the Guide to Kyabram

Located in the north-west, Gunbower is renowned as the gateway to Australia’s largest inland island – more than 50km long, the aptly named Gunbower Island. An abundance of native animals including marsupials, mammals and reptiles inhabit the island, sharing the space with over 160 species of birds including the rare and endangered.

Gunbower is surrounded by picturesque meandering creeks and waterways - offering a retreat for nature-lovers featuring great fishing and bird watching spots.

Kayaking and canoeing is a popular pastime, with two key paddling events on Gunbower’s annual calendar – the Black Swan race in March and Massive Murray Paddle in November.

The Gunbower Lions Park is a relaxing lunch stop, now featuring a natural mural featuring some of the feathered friends & floral renowned to the area, complimented across the road at the Gunbower Hotel by renowned graffiti artist Jimmy D’vate’s large scale dedication to the town.

There are several camping spots in the area, plus boutique accommodation.

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Services include:

• Hospitality – pub & cafe
• Fuel/service station
• Accommodation - Boutique Accommodation, Free Camping Areas

Destination highlights

• Silo art trail feature - Jimmy D’Vate
• Nature based tourism opportunities – bird watchers paradise, kayaking, canoeing, fishing
• Water based events
• Kow Swamp

Download the Guide to Gunbower & Torrumbarry

The small town with big spirit. Girgarre is passionate about music, markets and community.

Girgarre is a small rural community that is building a bright future through their events calendar and the introduction of Gargarro botanical gardens and events space.

The famous Farmers' Produce and Craft Market is a great family friendly day out. Relax and listen to live music while enjoying breakfast, free tea or coffee or sample from the many and varied food stalls. With up to an astounding 120 stalls, the market provides visitors and locals with the chance to sample the finest local small seasonal producers, alongside a range of artisan goods, arts and crafts.

Across from the market, is Gargarro Botanic Gardens. A project that is in its infancy but envisions the creation of a unique and world class botanical installation celebrating indigenous flora and precious water resources. The impressive Gargarro sound shell, creates the perfect event, live music and public exhibition space that is already well utilised with many annual events – or simply a great place to go for a walk or sit and relax.

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Services include:

• Gargarro Cafe
• Free camping reserve and dump point
• Public spaces – sound shell, hall, community cottage
• Sporting – recreation reserve, tennis court
• EV Charging facilities - located at Gargarro Botanic Gardens, the station features one Exploren Charger with two 22kw Type 2 Plugs - find out more here 

Destination highlights

• Girgarre’s music-filled moments including Jigarre Jammin, Moosic Muster and the Sound Walk produced in conjunction with the Junkestra
• Girgarre monthly Farmers Market for the freshest in season produce and bespoke artisanal products
• Gargarro Botanic Gardens
• Gargarro Sound Shell – a beautiful modern Amphitheatre nested against nature accompanied by native botanical gardens

Click here to download the Guide to Girgarre & Stanhope

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