The Activities in the Park program was developed by Council as part of the Get Mooving Greater Shepparton Initiative.

The program provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to explore our parks, playgrounds, facilities and pools and participate in a number of free and low cost activities encouraging people to engage with their community, be outdoors and be physically active.

Full details are available on the Activities in the Park website

Looking for a fun and exciting way to level up your basketball skills these holidays? join the School Holiday Basketball Camps and train with the Shepparton Big V Gators platers. 

Suitable for ages 8-16
Bring your basketball, drink, lunch

Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 July - Shepparton Sports Stadium
Wednesday 16 July - Tatura Basketball Stadium
10am - 2pm

Cost: $60 per day, or $100 for both Shepparton days. 
Registrations required, click here to register. 

Creating positive experiences that bring our people together through sport.

Dance, sing and party this July with Emma Memma and her brand new show Dance Island Party.

Monday 14 July, 10am
Riverlinks Eastbank
All tickets $37.50

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Shepparton Cycling Club is hosting the 2-day event at Shepparton Velodrome. 

Saturday 5 July 11am - 10pm
Sunday 6 July 8am - 4pm

Fully Catered event including Coffee Van, Club BBQ and Fully Catered Canteen.

Spectator Entry is FREE. 
Free kids novice races. 

Click here for more details.

Fun Planet School holiday passes: 

• Pluto Pass - Big Fun in a Smaller Bundle. Perfect for a quick adventure, for $38 the Pluto Pass includes: 1 game of Laser Tag, 1 ride on the Dodgem Cars or a round on Pixel (interactive floor game), 1 hour in the Arcade preloaded with 100 tickets)
• Planet Pass - The Ultimate Fun Planet Experience. Get the full experience with unlimited attractions, for $45 the Planet Pass includes: 1 mission of Laser Tag, 1 round of Mini Golf, 1 run in Pixel (interactive floor game), 1 Dodgem Car ride, 2 hours in the Arcade, including 200 preloaded tickets)

Open 7 days. Available all holidays. Book online or ask the staff.

Meet Codfrey, Australia's largest Murray cod, measuring in at 16 metres in length. It's the newest addition to Australia's BIG THINGS. 

Located 20 minutes south of Shepparton at the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery, 200 Ross Road Arcadia. 

The visitor fishing pond has also been restocked, so try your luck casting a line. Catch limits, sizes and licence requirements apply. 

Entry is free.

• Escape Smash Play
• Fun Planet
• Inflatable Nation
• Museum of Vehicle Evolution
• Play Grp Open Play Sessions
• Rebound
• Riverlinks performances
• Shepparton Art Museum
• Star Bowl Tenpin Bowling
• The Bucket Centre Basketball Centre
• Village Cinemas

Explore the low cost and free activities for kids listed on Shepp and GV

Explore Shepparton & Goulburn Valley looking for the Moooving Art. 

With over 90 cows in the herd, how many of the herd can you find?

While you're on an adventure, can you answer these questions:

• What are two differences between B1 and B2? 
• How many cows are in Monash Park?
• What is the name of the park where the cows are located in Merrigum?
• Where can you find cows jumping over the moon? 
• Where's Molly?
• What animals are featured on the cow in Lemnos?
• Which cows can you find in Katandra West?
• Where can you find a cow with fins?
• Meteorite Cow depicts the day Murchison was showered with a meteorite. What year did the meteorite fall?
• How many calves can you find?
• How many cows can you find at KidsTown?
• What shape is on the cow at Arcadia?

Take photos of your adventure and tag us on social media @sheppandgv

MOVE is a world-class transport museum located in Shepparton, Victoria. MOVE displays motor cars, motorbikes, trucks, buses, and much more.

Learn about the legends of the road transport industry and their machines in the Kenworth Dealer Pavilion's "Avenue of Legends." MOVE also includes; The Furphy Museum, The Farren Vintage Bicycle Collection, The Dick Clayton Collection of gramophones, telephones, and radio, and the extraordinary Loel Thomson Costume Collection. The collections are displayed in a contemporary and interactive exhibition space.

MOVE is a destination offering coffee and dining at the Milestone Café, MOVE Shop for a gift, keepsake, or motoring accessory, and a variety of stores within the Emerald Bank precinct to enjoy.

Open every day 10am-4pm. Entry passes can be purchased at MOVE or pre-purchased online by clicking here.

Go Fishing at:

• Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery and Giant Murray Cod and
• Victoria Park Lake.

Anglers are reminded that a daily bag limit and sizes apply, as do fishing licence requirements.

Explore the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network

Ride, scoot or walk to Kidstown, around the Lake, out to the Botanic Gardens, MOVE or Jordan's Bend. 

Murchison and Dookie Rail Trails

Shepparton &  Goulburn Valley is home to not one, but two Rail Trails in Dookie and Murchison. The Dookie Rail Trail offers a short, scenic ride for cyclists through a classic Australian cropping landscape.

The Murchison Rail Trail follows part of the former Rushworth-Murchison to Melbourne railway, and offers a short, scenic cycle or walk through the significant river red gum wetlands of Doctor’s Swamp.

Australian Botanic Gardens

Stop and smell the fresh country air at the Australian Botanic Gardens, in Kialla. 

Mount Major

For the mountain bike enthusiasts there is a purpose built mountain bike park at Mt Major near Dookie, providing a variety of downhill and cross country circuits. 

For the hiker, take the Mulana nin iyoga walking trail to the top of Mount Major. This 4.6km return walk offers spectacular views in spring.

Shepparton Tower

Burn off that school holiday energy climbing to the top of the Shepparton Tower. 

For more information on walking and cycling in Shepparton and Goulburn Valley click here.

Wetlands

Explore Cussen Park in Tatura, Doctors Swamp in Murchison, Reedy Swamp in Shepparton's North, or Gemmill Swamp in Mooroopna. Or some of our top bird watching spots.

Bird Bingo

Collect a River Connect Bird Bingo sheet from the Visitor Centre and take a stroll with the family around Victoria Park Lake. How many different bird species can you find? 

Wetlands are among Victoria’s most valuable and endangered water environments. They provide a safe place for local wildlife and play a critical role in improving water quality. The Victoria Park Lake has a constructed wetland composed of a series of ponds planted with indigenous water plants and is home to many different bird species and wildlife. 

Cache me if you can

Join the world's largest treasure hunt, create a free account, discover the river pathways, find a geocache and share your adventure.

Visit https://www.geocaching.com/play to learn more.

Come explore for yourself

• Bird Bingo-compressed
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PLAY grp are running school holidays OPEN PLAY sessions for children aged over 6 months. These sessions allow the children to explore a variety of sensory and messy PLAY activities and engage in physical MOVE activities in their indoor and outdoor play areas. This is a great way to meet up with other parents and plan your kinder/school playdate with friends!

Bookings are required via the PLAY grp website, social media or phone.

Explore the history of Tatura and district including the history of irrigation in the Goulburn Valley and unique history of the seven internment and POW camps in the area in WWII.

Open 1pm - 3pm every day except Christmas Day.

Shepparton's only dedicated basketball centre, The Bucket Centre, open 7am - 7pm weekdays. Check their socials for additional weekend hours and activities. 

• Casual shooting 
• Meet the Buckets Team
• Dr Dish Shootout 
• Skills Sessions
• Gym
• 1v1 coaching
• Group Training
• 3x3 Tournament Prep

The Bucket Centre is located at 17A Mitchell Street, Shepparton