Photo: Mattinbgn at English Wikipedia / Public domain
Nagambie, a charming town on the Goulburn River, is the heart of Victoria's premier rowing and watersports region. With its expansive lake and vineyards, it offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and wine country relaxation.
Highlights & What to See
- Nagambie Lakes – A vast, shimmering lake system ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing. Hire a boat or join a guided tour to explore the waterways.
- Mitchelton Winery – An iconic winery with a striking modern architecture, offering tastings of acclaimed shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, plus a restaurant with lake views.
- Goulburn River Trail – A scenic walking and cycling path along the river, linking the town center to the lake and vineyards.
- Nagambie Heritage Walk – Discover historic buildings and stories of the town's gold rush and pastoral past on a self-guided tour.
- Nagambie Regatta Centre – Watch rowing events or try your hand at rowing on the world-class course.
Suggested Time to Spend
Spend a full day to enjoy the lake activities and a winery visit, or stay overnight to experience sunset over the water. Two days allow for a relaxed pace, combining watersports with wine tasting and a meal at a vineyard restaurant. If you're driving the Goulburn Valley Highway, a half-day stop is worthwhile for a coffee and a lakeside walk.
Nearby Areas Worth Combining
- Murchison – A historic gold rush town with well-preserved buildings and a scenic riverfront.
- Euroa – Known for its historic main street and Seven Creeks Reserve, perfect for a picnic.
- Strathbogie Ranges – A region of cool-climate vineyards and eucalyptus forests, ideal for bushwalking and wine tasting.
- Shepparton – A larger regional centre with art galleries, the Moooving Art cow statues, and the Victoria Park Lake.
- Lake Eildon – A massive reservoir offering water sports, fishing, and camping, about an hour's drive south.
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Image credits
- Nagambie Lakes — PD-US
- Mitchelton Winery — Rexness / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Murchison — Hesperian / CC BY-SA 3.0
- Euroa — Chensiyuan / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shepparton — Biatch at English Wikipedia / Public domain
- Lake Eildon — Shirleyshoe93 / CC BY-SA 3.0