Tatura
Overview
Centrally located Tatura Lake Bartlett in Tatura offers visitors an array of colour with over 20 bollards on display, all painted by local artists, schools and community groups. These bollards represent community projects from the past, the present and the future.
Tatura is a network of irrigation channels and fertile land, hosting a growing number of farming industries including crops, fruit, vegetable cultivation, dairy, sheep and cattle. Tatura Milk Industries, Snowbrand and Unifoods are also based in Tatura.
Industry in Tatura doesn't spoil the natural environment with Cussen Park wetlands, host to an array of wildlife, birdlife and mammals. This 33 hectare wetlands area provides educational opportunities and passive recreation with a number of bird hides, an observation deck and an abundance of indigenous plants and animals.
Tatura is truly a delightful town that can cater to all your film making needs!
History
Tatura is steeped in history, with seven Prisoner of War Camps in operation around the district during World War II. The German War Cemetery and one of the most significant war time museums in Victoria are located in Tatura, depicting the cultural history through photographs, memorabilia, artefacts, intelligence reports and newspaper articles.
Places of interest
Lake Bartlett
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
Town statistics
| Population | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Melbourne | 166 kilometres, 100 miles and 2 hours driving time |
| Road access | Goulburn Valley Freeway |