Camping near Shepparton

Surrounded by a verdant patchwork of fruit orchards, farmlands, and dairy farms, it’s no surprise that Shepparton is hailed as the “food bowl” of Victoria. Just over two hours from Melbourne and an hour from the NSW border, this agricultural town sits firmly in Australia’s rural heartland. Once you’ve admired the town’s vibrant street art, head into the Goulburn Valley for a food or wine-tasting tour or go boating and kayaking along the Goulburn River and Victoria Park Lake. For campers, Shepparton makes a strategic stopover along the Midland Highway, with plenty of options. Caravan parks, holiday parks, and Hipcamps dot the Greater Shepparton area, many of which have ‌powered sites, dump spots, and amenities such as a camp kitchen and BBQ areas. Alternatively, the camping areas in Lower Goulburn National Park and Lake Eildon National Park have tent and camper trailer sites, or there’s free camping for self-contained motorhomes around Greens Lake.