THE Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre noted a significant increase in Melbourne and Regional Victorian visitors to the region over the recent holiday season.
In comparison to the previous year, a massive 92 percent increase in visitors from
Melbourne Metro and 28 percent increase from Regional Victoria to the centre was recorded from Boxing Day 2020 to January 17, 2021.
However, with the crossing state borders a form of Russian roulette of late, interstate visitors were down 70 percent.
Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre manager, Maree Glasson, said there was a noteworthy increase in extended family groups holidaying together, staying in all types of accommodation.
“Understandably, after having not been able to catch up through the lockdown period, it’s nice to see so many families holidaying in our region,” Ms Glasson said.
“General outdoor activities and fun, exciting things to do with kids were most popular. We met visitors who had enjoyed Kidstown, Aquamoves, the Moooving Art cows, many parks and playgrounds, walking trails, fishing, swimming and had visited our local farms for the unique Greater Shepparton farm gate experience.”
The early months of 2021 will see the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre commence the transition to the new Shepparton Art Museum on Wyndham Street.
