See also: Murchison. Pop 28,950. (182km N Melbourne). See map on page 3?9, ref N11. A rural city located on the Goulburn River, in the rich dairying, fruit growing and agricultural Goulburn Valley. The town is a popular holiday centre, consisting of parks and gardens, a large shopping centre and many tourist attractions. Shepparton began as a river crossing location in the 1850s. McGuires Punt was used to cross the Goulburn River and later this name was changed to honour Sherbourne Sheppard, an early Irish settler. In 1912 irrigation reached Shepparton. This led to increased fruit growing and dairying which therefore saw the development of canneries and milk processing companies.
FESTIVALS: Bush Market (Feb), Arts Festival (Mar), Agricultural Show (Oct).
ACTIVITIES: Art gallery, Boating, Bowls, Croquet, Fishing, Golf, Greyhound racing, Harness racing, Plygr, Scenic drives, Squash, Swimming (pool), Tennis.
ACCESS: Car via the Goulburn Valley or Midland Hwys. Daily rail and coach services available from Melbourne.
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