DESTINATION: Numurkah

Numurkah is located 217km north of Melbourne, and a short distance from the attractions of the Murray River. The town serves irrigated farmlands supporting the dairy industry. A waterwheel, in the centre of a roundabout in Melville St, reminds passersby of the importance of irrigation to the region.

Main Attractions

Louis Hamon Rose Gardens are located by Broken Creek, a tributary of the Murray. The historical museum is housed in the old National Bank building, on the corner of Melville and Knox sts, and is open Sunday, 2pm-4pm.

Nearby attractions

Monochino's Winery, located 11km north, offers tastings of award-winning red and white table wines, as well as dessert wines, port and muscat. Strathmerton, 26km north, is home to Australia's largest cactus farm. There are thousands of cacti growing in landscaped gardens. Visitors will also see pet alpacas and Mexican walking fish. There are tearooms and an art and craft shop. Ulupna Island Flora and Fauna Reserve, near Strathmerton, in addition to its other attractions the reserve has a large koala population; tours can be organised with Red Gum Wildlife Tours.

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Region: Goulburn Murray Waters

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Victoria’s Goulburn Murray Waters. Main attractions include: The Goulburn, Murray and Broken rivers and the lakes of Nagambie, Kerang and Mulwala, Alexandra, Euroa, Goulburn Valley, Lake Eildon, Nagambie Wineries, Murray Cod, Shepparton, Strathbogie Ranges and the Trawool Valley. more

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25 Quinn St, Numurkah, Ph: (03) 5862 3459

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