Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton from Victoria Park Lake
Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton from Victoria Park Lake
A lovely stroll under the river red gums along the Goulburn and Broken Rivers to reach the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton.
Summary
A lovely stroll under the river red gums along the Goulburn and Broken Rivers to reach the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton.
Description
Start at Shepparton Victoria Park Lake near the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM). Take a leisurely walk along the shared pathway network that runs beneath the majestic river red gums lining the Goulburn and Broken Rivers.
This walk is on designated bitumen and footpath. Terrain is generally flat with a few undulations, crossing wooden boardwalks and over a large pedestrian bridge.
Hazards: Parts of this walk are not accessible during times of flood and please be aware of snakes during the warmer months.
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Points of Interest
1. Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre and Shepparton Art Museum (SAM)
Get all your local information at the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre., located on the ground floor of the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM).
2. Shepparton Victoria Park Lake
Victoria Park Lake in the heart of the city of Shepparton is a tranquil, picturesque area popular with visitors and locals for walking, cycling, picnics, fishing, bird watching and outdoor games.
3. The Goulburn River
The Goulburn River presents opportunities for nature lovers to enjoy our tranquil waterways with popular pastimes like fishing, boating, walking and relaxing all here to be enjoyed.
4. Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network
The shared path winds its way from the north of Shepparton, at Jordan’s Bend, south along the Goulburn River to the centre of the city where it branches west to Mooroopna and south to Kialla Lakes.
5. Confluence of the Broken and Goulburn Rivers
Where the Broken River flows into the Goulburn RIver.
6. Intersection of paths
Beyond the railway overpass, you will come across an intersection along the path. Continue eastward to reach the exit leading to the Botanic Gardens.
7. Suspension bridge across the Broken River
Cross the Broken River and enter the Australian Botanic Gardens via the pedestrian suspension bridge.
8. Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton
Explore the beauty of Australian native plants in themed gardens designed to represent the cultural, environmental, historical and agricultural characteristics of Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Seating available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
