A traveller’s checklist

Getting there

Sheppar ton is just over two hours’ drive north of Melbourne; Nagambie is 90 minutes north.

Eating there

THE TELLER COLLECTIVE is one of Shepparton’s stand-out dining options with an inventive menu and local wines located in the city’s CBD. thetellercollective.com

SAM CAFE is one of the best spots in Sheppar ton for coffee and lunch, with a generous side of ar t. sheppartonartmuseum.com.au

Right on the river, Mitchelton’s on-site restaurant THE MUSE serves hearty but elegant food inspired by the landscape. mitchelton.com.au

Pitch up for a gin flight, wood-fired pizzas and the best lake views in town at NAGAMBIE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY. nagambiebrewery.com.au

Don’t miss the Italian-inspired fare and taste of local wines at

EIGHTEEN SIXTY, a cool and intimate little spot in Nagambie. eighteensixty.com.au

At the southern end of the Goulburn Valley, THE TRAWOOL

ESTATE boasts drinking, dining and boutique accommodation in a landmark historic building. trawoolestate.com.au

Staying there

Overlooking Victoria Park Lake,

PARKLAKE SHEPPARTON has comfortable rooms a few minutes’ walk from SAM. parklake.com.au

Book THE STOREKEEPER’S HOUSE in Tatura, or one of TOWN & COUNTRY STAYS’ other self-contained, boutique accommodations in Shepparton, to tap into their unique sense of place. storekeepershouse.com.au Designed by architecture and interior design practice Hecker Guthrie, MITCHELTON HOTEL’s

58 rooms are sleek, stylish and sympathetic to their surrounds. Or check into an on-site Airstream set between the river and vineyards. mitchelton.com.au

Playing there

SHEPPARTON ART MUSEUM is open daily from 10am–4pm. Visit the GREATER SHEPPARTON TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE, located on the ground floor, for more information on what to do when you’re there. visitshepparton.com.au