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

Keep cool with the indoor and outdoor pools and splash park at Aquamoves, and the rural pools at Murchison, Mooroopna, Merrigum and Tatura. Merrigum Splash Park is a hidden gem. 

These school holidays at Baking Dough, purchase 4 award winning pies, 4 drinks and 4 slices for $45 (usually $52.50). 

Or pick up a party pack with 16 items for $30 (usually $35.50). 

Available during the summer school holidays, until stock sells out. 

* Baking Dough is part of the Summer Super Pass

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.

Fun Planet has launched it's newest attraction, out of this world bowling.  12 interactive lanes from Imply Bowling with projections to make your next bowl unlike never before!

This summer add-on bowling to your Planet Pass! Book through the Fun Planet website. 

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

* Fun Planet is part of the Summer Super Pass

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. 

* Codfrey is part of the Summer Super Pass

• 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

Dine at Longleat Wines these school holidays. Open Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings are recommended. 

* Longleat Wines is part of the Summer Super Pass

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:

• Which is the newest addition to the herd?
• 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 Murchison?
• Where can you find cows jumping over the moon? 
• Where's Molly?
• How many animals are featured on the cow in Lemnos?
• Which cows can you find in Merrigum?
• How many clocks are on the cow at the Botanic Gardens?
• Meteorite Cow depicts the day Murchison was showered with a meteorite. What year did the meteorite fall?
• Which cow is closest to the playground at Tatura Park?
• What colour(s) are the horns on the cow at Arcadia?

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

Murchison Heritage Centre
4 Stevenson Street, Murchison. 

See our amazing history on display!

Open Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 midday. 

Children's activities are available. 

School age children (attending with an adult) will receive a free show bag. 

Entry $5, school children free.

* Murchison Heritage Centre is part of the Summer Super Pass

Receive $10 off MOVE Family Entry these school holidays. Usually $50. Holiday offer $40. Valid for (2 adults and up to 4 kids). 

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.

* MOVE is part of the Summer Super Pass

Go Fishing at:

• Dunyak Noira Fishing Lagoons Merrigum
• 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. 

Come explore for yourself

• Bird Bingo-compressed
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Buy one game per person and receive their second game free. 

* OZ Tenpin Star Bowl is part of the Summer Super Pass

Save on the price of Mini Golf Monday - Friday at Riverside Gardens Garden Centre Laugh A Lot Links Mini Golf.

Children $13.50 (normally $14.50). 
Families (2A + 2C) $52.00 (normally $58.00).  

Offer available Monday to Friday, during normal trading hours, for the duration of the Home for the Holidays campaign. Excludes weekends and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.

* Riverside Gardens Laugh A Lot Links Mini Golf is part of the Summer Super Pass

Keep the kids and teens creating, thinking and playing while schools out! Discover a range of free and low cos hands-on programs and tours.

Monday 13, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 & Friday 17 January. 
All programs will be between 10am and 3pm daily.

Further details to be announced in December. 

Shepparton Art Museum is open 6 days a week, Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesdays and Public Holidays).

* SAM is part of the Summer Super Pass

Shepparton Brewery is hosting a Lego and pizza night in January.  Stay tuned for details.

* Shepparton Brewery is part of the Summer Super Pass

Purchase a meal from the Stanley's Cafe breakfast or lunch menu and receive a half price coffee or freshly squeezed juice. 

Available until the 31 January. Not available with any other promotion (or use of your coffee card). 

* Stanley's Cafe is part of the Summer Super Pass

Purchase a summer themed special menu item and receive a free drink at Syrian Brothers.

Available Monday - Friday from the 20 December through to 31 January.

* Syrian Brothers is part of the Summer Super Pass

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.

* Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camp Museum is part of the Summer Super Pass

Shepparton's only dedicated basketball centre, The Bucket Centre, is open from Monday 13 January during the school holidays for casual shooting. Or book an individual or small group training session, or a session with Dr Dish.

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

Receive a free fruity pop with the purchase of a moooving art zooper dooper holder.

* The Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre is part of the Summer Super Pass