YOU don’t have to travel far from home to get a taste of the great outdoors.
Here are some of the best outdoor spots to be explored right here in Greater Shepparton while our region recovers from recent floods. Make sure you have your mosquito deterrent on and head out and make the most of the warmer weather.
1 Mt Major, Dookie
Mount Major is a popular destination for both walkers and mountain bike enthusiasts. Mulana nin iyoga (Yorta Yorta for ‘Spirit of the Stone’) is a 4.6km (return) walking trail on the northern side of Mount Major, while the southern side has a great network of mountain bike trails. Fantastic views of the surrounding countryside can be seen from the summit.
2 Cussen Park, Tatura
Cussen Park is a bushland style park encompassing 33 hectares of wetlands, woodlands and open space on the outskirts of Tatura. It is host to an array of wildlife, birdlife and mammals and provides ample opportunity for walking and bird watching with well-made paths and bird hides.
3 Dookie Rail Trail, Dookie
The region’s first rail trail, this scenic bitumen path is set at the base of Mt Saddleback and traverses more than 4.7km (9.4kms return) of the Goulburn Valley’s most fertile farm land. The recently opened extension adds another 3.1km (6.2km return) to the trail, making for a great family day out.
4 Tallis Wine Cellar Door, Dookie
Tallis Wine cellar door is tucked away in the rich red Dookie Hills on the north eastern edge of Central Victoria. Discover an impressive range of single vineyard handcrafted red, white, sparkling and fortified wines. You’ll discover warm hospitality at their relaxed cellar door perched above an ever-changing landscape. Be guided through a wine tasting, share a regional grazing platter and when the walking trail is open, enjoy breath-taking views across the property.
