The Murray Farm Gate Trail Tour
Chauffeur Driven Day Tours On Saturday Or Sunday Or Weekdays On Request
- Meet for Breakfast at 8.30am at the Corner Shop Espresso Bar Cobram.
- 9am to 10.30am Cactus Country Tour Strathmerton including Cactus Ice Cream
Tasting. - 11am to 12pm Journey to the Big Strawberry to Pick Your Own Strawberries followed by Scones with Strawberry Jam for Morning Tea.
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm Lunch at the Beach Café Cobram. Thompson’s Beach was Voted Australia’s 12th Best Beach.
- 2pm to 2.30pm Visit Byramine Homestead and Brewery. Complimentary Beverage.
- 2.45pm to 3.15pm Visit Rich Glen Provedore and Orangerie Yarrawonga and receive your Rich Glen Gift Pack.
- 3.30pm to 4pm Visit Rich Glen Olive Estate to walk through their Beautiful Garden and Olive Grove.
- 4.30pm Return to your Home or Motel.
($160 per person)
Minimum 3 people up to maximum 25 people
This price above covers transport and driver, entrance fees on all tours, breakfast,
morning tea, lunch, all beverages, and a Rich Glen gift pack.
Kids under 15 free when accompanied with adults.
We can take Couples on our Day Tours however this will incur an extra $35 cost Per
Person.
CHAUFFEUR SERVICE ONLY (entrance fees for tours, food and beverages, gift pack
not included). Price $95 each.
Please note: If you live or are staying in Yarrawonga or in other areas surrounding Cobram we can pick you up to start the tour wherever you like.
Phone: 0439 721 149
Bullanginya Dreaming
Located in Barooga NSW, Bullanginya Dreaming is a mesmerising $1.5M laser light and sound experience, that perfectly blends Indigenous insights with the elemental forces of light, water, and fire.
Visitors to Bullanginya Dreaming will traverse the 1.8km immersive night-time walking track, encountering 12 unique activations that describe the distinct stories of local Indigenous culture and identity.
Through immersive art experiences and heritage celebration, Bullanginya Dreaming cultivates unity, respect, and appreciation for the rich legacy of the Bangerang people.
To book tickets online, please go to: bullanginyadreaming.com.auBarooga Botanical Gardens
The Barooga Botanical Gardens are delightful, well-established gardens. Maintained by the local community, it is a great place to spend a few hours enjoying the beautiful layout. Take a stroll through the gardens – all the trees and shrubs are well identified and facilities include a covered playground, public toilets, shelter and free barbeque facilities.
Open: Daily
Address: 20 Nangunia Street, Barooga
Thompsons Beach
The region is famous for its numerous stretches of pristine, sandy beaches and Thompson’s Beach at Cobram does not disappoint. A few minutes drive from the centre of town, it is located in an idyllic setting and is a lovely spot to soak up the tranquillity of the Murray River. Shaded by the magnificent, towering river red gums and floodlit in the evenings, it is the perfect spot to relax or for a family get-together. Enjoy free electric BBQ’s, a playground area for children, swimming, walking, beach cricket, volleyball, canoeing and fishing.
Cactus Country
The cactus and succulent collection has plants up to 50 years old and has become a favourite attraction not just for the avid collector but for the many tourists that visit the area. Once you’re out amongst the plants you really feel like you’re in another country. There are approximately 4,000 different species from North America and Mexico, South America and Africa. Cactus Country is a 10 minute drive west along the Murray Valley Highway to Strathmerton
Opens: Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day & Boxing Day
Address: 4986 Murray Valley Highway, Strathmerton, VIC
Phone: 0427 745 271
Email: info@cactuscountry.com.au
Website: www.cactuscountry.com.au
Byramine Homestead & Brewery
Byramine Homestead is a historical house, built in 1842. At Byramine Homestead there is plenty to do - tours of the historical homestead and grounds, beer, wine, cider and Cobram Creme tastings at the brewery or grab a bite to eat at our café or in our relaxing lawn area.
Open: Wednesday – Sunday 10am until 4pm. Kitchen Open until 3pm.
Address: 1436 Murray Valley HWY Yarrawonga, Vic, 3730
Phone: 03 5748 4321
Email: byramine.homestead@bigpond.com
Website: www.byraminehomestead.com.au
Premium Rutherglen Food and Wine Day Tour Experience
Tour Includes:
- Pick up and Drop off and Fully Chauffeur Driven Tour.
- Visit 4 Rutherglen Wineries.
- Two course Gourmet Lunch at a Winery with Complimentary Glass of Wine
- All wine tasting included
- Visit Brewery for your Complimentary Beer or Cider
- Cost Per Person $220
Rutherglen Wineries Chauffeur Service Only (visit 4 wineries)
4 to 25 people $125 per person.
If you are a couple or three people an extra supplement of $35 is added to the above options.
Phone: 0439 721 149
The Big Strawberry
Treat yourself to fresh strawberries, homemade ice cream, strawberry pancakes or some fresh jam with a Devonshire tea. Open daily 8.00am till 5.00pm. Located 11 km from Cobram on the Koonoomoo Rd, Koonoomoo, be sure to check out the large range of conserves and a year-round supply of fresh strawberries on sale.
Open: 7 Days a week - 8.00am to 5.00pm
Phone: (03) 5871 1300
Email: sales@thebigstrawberry.com.au
Website: www.thebigstrawberry.com.au
Rich Glen Provedore
Established in 1997 by the Vodusek family, Rich Glen Estate is one of the largest family-owned and operated olive groves in Australia. Visitors to Rich Glen can enjoy an extensive sampling of over 60 multi-award-winning products these include gourmet salad dressings, flavoured oils and olives, dukkah, meat rubs, jam, chutney and herbal teas. They also produce a skincare range. The homestead/farm is no longer open to the public.
Opens: 9.00am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri, 10.00am to 4.00pm Sat & Sun
Address: 3/137 Belmore St, Yarrawonga VIC 3730
Phone: (03) 5743 3776
Email: info@richglenoliveoil.com
Website: www.richglenoliveoil.com
Quinn Island
Quinn Island Wetlands Sanctuary at Cobram is a forty-hectare island that is formed by a bend in the Murray River, which has been cut off by a small anabranch called Scotts Creek. A bridge was built to the island and can be accessed from the small parking area approximately 100 metres to the west of the Quinn Island access point. A well-formed trail winds its way through River Red Gum and Silver Wattle Forest, including access to a great bird hide that overlooks a billabong. A variety of native birds and animals can be spotted on Quinn Island, and when it is wet, the island is a haven for water birds.
Address: River Rd, Cobram VIC 3644
Ulupna Island
The cool summer oasis of Ulupna Island is home to a vast number of native wildlife. Early morning or late afternoon visits to this region will not disappoint, with sightings of kangaroos and koalas virtually guaranteed.
The island also contains many sandy river beaches, making it an ideal location for swimming, camping and picnics. Many bushwalking tracks allow you to fully enjoy the majestic scenery, and over 180 plan and 120 bird species have been identified on the island.
Ulupna Island is bounded by the Murray River and Ulupna creek and can be accessed from the Murray Valley Highway on the western side of Strathmerton.
Address: Ulupna Bridge Road, Strathmerton