Katunga

Overview

Katunga is a tiny agriculturally based town situated very close to Numurkah, in the Goulburn Valley. Its fertile soils have ensured that the town’s agricultural base remains strong; dairy and mixed farming operations are the lifeblood of the township. The rich soil and excellent climatic conditions also make this region ideal for grape growing. In fact vines were first planted in the area in the 1880s, making it one of the oldest grape growing regions in Australia.

History

Katunga was founded in 1888 as a direct result of the railway extension from Numurkah and within a year the stations place as a social venue was well established.  Shops which opened within the first year included a general store, saddlerie, blacksmith, dressmakers, grain store, brick yards, sheep and cattle yards and a church. The Katunga school was opened on February 5 1952 with 80 pupils.

Katunga lies north of Numurkah. The surrounding agricultural district is prosperous, for Katunga felt the full force of the pose war irrigation boom. A silo stands near the railway line and although passengers no longer stop at Katunga the station is still used for incoming superphosphate and outgoing wheat, barley, oats and sunflower seeds.

The towns most obvious industry is a Lucerne mill which was completed in 1951.

Places of interest

Monichino's Wine Estate' - established 1962 vineyard, 1972 winery
The early settlers park
Railway station
Railway line and silos
Surrounding Farms

Accommodation

To book accommodation please contact the friendly staff at the Cobram Visitor Information Centre:

Address: 2-4 Station Street Cobram Victoria 3644
Telephone: 03 5872 2132
Telephone toll free: 1800 659 258
Facsimile: 03 5871 1727
Website: www.cobrambarooga.org.au
Open 9.00am - 5.00pm daily

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