Shepparton is a city in The Murray region, Victoria, Australia.

Get in

From Melbourne it's around 175km - that is, two hours' drive, or you can catch a train from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne.

Get around

Taxi - The town is small and buses infrequent. Hiring a taxi may be your best option.

Bike - Shepparton streets are quiet and the town is small so hiring a bicycle and riding is an option. There are lovely riding paths along the rivers. Bikes available for hire from Aquamoves and the Big4 Caravan Park.

Bus - Most bus routes around town operate each hour. For routes and timetable: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/search/results?Search=shepparton&filter[StopModeName_ms][0]=%22Regional%20Bus%22&&filter[SuburbName_ms][]=%22Shepparton%22

Do

• Shepparton Communication Tower, Maude St Mall (Walk to the centre of the mall (Corner or Maude St and Fraser St)). Climb the ??? steps to the observation deck of the communication tower. The view is the best of anywhere in Shepparton. You can see how very very flat the Goulburn Valley is. Free. 
• 1 Kids Town (Midland Highway between Shepparton and Mooroopna), ☏ +615831 4213. open 360 days of the year from dawn to dusk.. SPC Ardmona KidsTown is a children's adventure playground in a bush setting located between Shepparton and Mooroopna. Pretty amazing, and worth a detour if you have kids. Donation. 
• Discover Shepp - Free Walking Tours, ☏ +613 5831 4400. To suit you. Discover the history of Greater Shepparton with a free walking tours. Volunteer tour guides can be booked for your group at any time (minimum group size: six walkers). Please contact Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre by phoning (03) 5831 4400 for more information. Free. 

Buy

• 1 SPC Ardmona Factory Seconds Outlet, Cnr of Vaughn and Corio St. A must visit to pick up some ridiculously cheap (and slightly dented) cans of fruit. 

Eat

• Mr D's (Available from any Milkbar in Shepparton). The cola with a cult following, Mr D's, only available in Shepparton. 

Drink

• Sherbourne Terrace. The place the young go clubbing 
• GV Hotel. The other place the young go clubbing 
• Yahoo Bar. A funky local hangout. Try the on-tap speciality. 'Mr D with Vodka' 

Sleep

The Hotel Carrington is an OK facility, but since there is a strong smell of chlorine in their water, it is better to buy your drinking water from outside, if you stay there. Same for the food.

Go next

Routes through Shepparton

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→ Mooroopna → Melbourne

Kyabram Fauna Park - Worth a visit, only 30 mins drive.