Nagambie Accommodation, Hotels, Tours & Information

Nagambie

Nagambie sits among some of Victoria's leading wineries and award-winning restaurants on the shores of Lake Nagambie. Lake Nagambie is 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 and is prime thoroughbred horse country, with many leading stables based in the area. Enjoy water sports like power boating, jet skis, sailing, fishing, rowing and canoeing. Many visitors also enjoy bird watching and photography on the Goulburn River, one of Victoria's largest inland river systems. The river passes through Lake Nagambie and on to the historic Goulburn Weir, seven kilometres north of Nagambie. Sample fine local wines and gourmet produce at cellar doors and eateries in the Nagambie region. Look back in time at the historic Balaclava Gold Mine at Whroo, between Nagambie and Rushworth. 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. Get lost in the Avenel Maze, which is based on Ned Kelly themes, play a game of tennis or tee-off at Nagambie's new golf course. Popular local events include the National Rowing and Canoeing Championships in February and March, After Vintage Celebrations in May, Great Australian Shiraz Challenge and Jazz and Wine Festival in November. Nagambie is 122 kilometres or just over an hour north of 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 is available.