Shepparton Goulburn River Walk
Shepparton Goulburn River Walk
This walk encompasses parts of the Yahna Gurtji Shared Pathway, meaning "Come walk with me friend" and follows the majestic Goulburn River.
Summary
This walk encompasses parts of the Yahna Gurtji Shared Pathway, meaning "Come walk with me friend" and follows the majestic Goulburn River.
Description
2.2km walk along the Goulburn River to Cudgee Park or 3.6km to Jordan's Bend (one way). This walk is on designated bitumen, footpath and granitic sand track/trail with parts being loose gravel. Terrain is generally flat with a few undulations.
Note: There are no water facilities and limited accessible seating along the path. The walk has access to geocaches in close proximity.
Hazards: Parts of this walk are not accessible during times of flood and please be aware of snakes during the warmer months.
9857 Views
Points of Interest
1. Extension of Goulburn River
Original path of the Goulburn River. In 1969 the river was redirected to where it flows today to negate the need for the construction of two new bridges along the Causeway.
2. Penstock
This valve was used for closing the storm water system in times of flood.
3. Princess Park
Named after HRH Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II, forms part of the Yahna Gurtji Shared Path network.
4. Exercise Stations
Scattered along the path network to encourage health, fitness and wellbeing and forms part of the Shepparton on the Moove project.
5. Historic Pump Foundations
This pump supplied water to the first irrigated orchard on the east side of the Goulburn River in 1893.
6. Cudgee Park
Indigenous Community Garden and Aboriginal totems, meaning "a very good place to visit" features stairway access to the river.
7. Jordans Bend
RiverConnect host a number of spotlight walks through the warmer months. Further details visit www.riverconnect.com.au
Features
Playground
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Local treasures
Nature trail
