Local Produce – The Murray
The Murray region is Victoria’s, and Australia’s, food bowl. Rich soils, a sunny Mediterranean climate, and Murray River water for irrigation encourages the production of a huge range of fruits, especially citrus fruits and grapes, vegetables, olives and nuts. The river also provides a plethora of seasonal fresh water fish, including the famed Murray cod. Sample local produce at restaurants, farmers markets and roadside stalls throughout the region.
Mildura
Mildura is famous for its slow food and quality produce. Stefano's food store, 27 Deakin, is a good starting point where you can order a picnic hamper filled with the best regional produce.
Swan Hill
Swan Hill is the centre of Australia's stone fruit industry. Look out for farm gates signs along the Murray Valley Highway to buy nectarines, peaches, pistachios, almonds and olives.
Yarrawonga-Mulwala
Stop off at a roadside stall around Yarrawonga-Mulwala for stone fruits, berries, nuts and honey. A farm gate trail brochure is available from the local Visitor Information Centre.
Shepparton
Visit a factory outlet in Shepparton and stock up on fruit picked from their abundant orchards.
27 Deakin
Owned by Stefano, well known local and Grand Hotel chef, this gourmet deli and cafe stocks smallgoods, cheeses, pasta, Murray River salt flakes and Victorian Olive Grove's olive oil.
27 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
Ph 03 5021 3627
Mildura Brewery
Tour the award winning Mildura Brewery where Head Brewer, Stefan Walker, will talk you through the production of the beers and brewing facilities.
20 Langtree Avenue, Mildura
Ph 5021 5399
Orange World
Enjoy a guided train tour through a citrus orchard and find out everything there is to know about citrus. Sample their orange wedges dipped in chocolate and orange gelati.
Corner Silver City Highway and Link Road, Mourquong
Ph 03 5023 5197
Boundary Bend Limited
Purchase award winning olive oil from one of the largest producers of olives and olive oil in Australia.
8533 Murray Valley Highway, Boundary Bend
Ph 03 5026 8380
Sonre Farm
Purchase fresh nuts, olives, oil, dressings and relishes from the farm door or take a tour of production sheds.
Woorinen South, (near Swan Hill)
Ph 03 5037 6790
Riverbend Orchards
Purchase seasonal fruits and homemade preserves. Open seven days but phone ahead to avoid disappointment.
3655 Murray Valley Highway, Wood Wood
Ph 03 5030 5385
Yarrawonga-Mulwala and surrounds:
PJK Fresh Fruit
Oranges, peaches, apricots, nectarines and more. Pick your own or purchase them fresh from the farm gate.
Murray Valley Highway, Cobram East
Ph 03 5873 5272
KNM Strawberries
Purchase jams and fresh strawberries, or pick your own during the season, September to July.
Kangan Road, Koonoomoo, (5 minutes west of Cobram)
Ph 03 5871 1992
Scenic Drive Strawberry Farm
Pick your own or purchase fresh or frozen berries, berry ice-creams and homemade jams. (September to July)
Torgannah Road, Koonoomoo (5 minutes west of Cobram)
Ph 03 5871 1263
Locheilan Farmhouse Cheese
Farmhouse cheese making where you can view the production, chat to the cheese maker and watch milking around 4.30pm.
Central Mundoona Road, Wunghnu
Ph 03 5826 9581
Boosey Creek Cheese
Several varieties of cheese including Camembert, Blue, Washed Rind and Traditional Farmhouse Cheddar are carefully handmade on farm.
743 Grinter Road, Boosey
Ph 03 5748 4374
Aintree Almonds & Apiary
Honey and almond products, including nougat. Coaches welcome.
Ferris St, Berrii (20 minutes west of Cobram)
Ph 03 5868 2203
Shepparton and surrounds:
SPC Ardmona Factory Sales
Fruit prices are excellent at the SPC Ardmona Cannery, where you can also enjoy a gourmet meal a delicious smoothie to wash it down. Factory sales are open daily from 9am5pm, closed Christmas day, New Year's day and Good Friday.
McLennan Street, Mooroopna near Shepparton
Ph 03 5825 2444
Campbells Soups
The factory was established over 40 years ago. Today it produces approximately 150 different products. Visitors to Campbells Cash Sales Store can select from a vast range of discounted stock. Open Monday to Saturday (excluding some public holidays).
North Lemnos Road, Lemons (5kms east of Shepparton)
Ph 03 5833 3507
