Mooroopna

Overview

Mooroopna, known as the 'fruit salad city' is nestled amongst orchards, familiar throughout the Greater Shepparton region.

Recognised for it's relaxed pace and country feel, Mooroopna is home to industries including SPC Ardmona that hold year round factory sales attracting tourists and locals alike.

The wide streets, historic buildings and friendly hospitality you find in Mooroopna will keep film makers coming back again and again.

History

The name Mooroopna was used by the original Kaieltheban tribe living in the area and meant 'deep water hole'. This refers to a very deep part of the Goulburn River behind the old Mooroopna Hall.

Mooroopna became a centre for local commerce especially after the beginning of irrigation from the early 1880s. The first school was opened in 1874, the first bank in the same year, the punt in 1875, the Mooroopna Hospital in 1876 and the railway in 1880.

Places of interest

SPC Ardmona
SPC Ardmona KidsTown
Gemmills Swamp
Atheneum Hall
Mooroopna Tower
Mooroopna Fruit Salad Day

Accommodation

To book accommodation please contact the friendly staff at the Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre on:

Toll free: 1800 808 839
Telephone: 03 5831 4400
Facsimile : 03 5822 2311
Web: www.greatershepparton.com.au

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