Nagambie
Quick facts
- Population approximately 1,900
- 122 kilometres north of Melbourne
Nagambie sits amongst some of Victoria's leading wineries and award-winning restaurants, and is situated on the shores of Lake Nagambie, a national standard rowing and canoeing course that is reputably Victoria's premier inland waterway. The township also has the Goulburn River on its doorstep.
Activities and attractions
- Sample fine wines and gourmet produce at renowned wineries such as Mitchelton Wines and Tahbilk Winery and Vineyard
- Hire a boat and explore the beautiful Goulburn River, one of Victoria's largest inland river systems. The river passes through Lake Nagambie and on to the Historic Goulburn Weir, 7 kilometres north of Nagambie
- Enjoy sailing and water skiing on Lake Nagambie, home to one of Australia's National Standard Rowing and Canoeing venues, which hosts State and National Titles during the summer months
- Sky dive, glide or hot air balloon for a different perspective of the Nagambie area
- Take in the spectacular views of the magnificent Strathbogie Ranges and surrounding plains, which are just 15 minutes from Nagambie
- Go bird watching in the box ironbark forests to the west
Major events
- National Rowing and Canoeing Championships Rowing – February and March
- State Rowing and Canoeing Championships – March
- APS Regatta (Heads of the River) – April
- After Vintage Celebrations – May
- Crash & Bash Titles – September
- Farm Gates & Shed Doors – September
- Euroa Show & Shine – October
- Euroa Wool Week – October
- Monthly Market – first Saturday of every month
How to get there
Nagambie is just over an hour from Melbourne travelling along the Hume Freeway to Seymour then taking the Shepparton turn-off onto the Goulburn Valley Highway. A daily train and bus service operates from Melbourne to Seymour and Melbourne to Shepparton.
