Nathalia - VIC RVFT

Nathalia is an easy drive, just 22.9 kilometres, from Numurkah and 42.4 kilometres from Shepparton, in the centre of the Goulburn Valley.The road weary traveller will find it a lovely, peaceful, creek-side picnic spot, enticing you to take a short break to relax and rejuvenate. Settlement dates from the 1840s with the land used for grazing and farming. Saw-milling began in the 1860s and further growth was minimal until the railway was constructed in the 1880s, enabling several new townships to be formed along the line. Significant development occurred during the post-war years, aided by the construction of public housing. Today the land is used mainly for dairy farming, grazing and crop farming. The population of Nathalia is currently over 1,400. Over 50,000 people form the broader economic region including Moria Shire, Berrigan Shire and Campaspe Shire. Nathalia is charming and offers key services with a great sense of community.

Those visiting Nathalia can find short-term parking at Weir St, between the old toilet block & the fire station. Stays are limited to 24 hours and visitors will have access to toilet facilities, and BBQ facilities. Mobile coverage is available in the area, and pets on a lead are permitted.

Nathalia is another great base to explore the Moira Shire region from and is known as the gateway to the town of Barmah on the Murray River. The Barmah Forest National Park (21,600ha) is only 25 kilometres from Nathalia and is home to the world’s largest stand of river red gums, dating back well over 500 years and reaching heights of over 45 metres. The forest is on a major migratory flight path for birds and the environment supports 219 species plus numerous mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Visitors can take a 60 kilometre (2 hour) self-drive tour to historical sites including the muster yard, punt paddock, lagoon, Cornalla Landing and green engine.

Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Blake St, Nathalia VIC

Ph: 1800 062 260 or 03 5744 1989 or 03 5866 2289

www.nathaliabarmah.com.au

Casual Parking       

Blake St & Weir St, Nathalia

Short Term Parking           

This site is day parking only.  CMCA working with council to come to another arrangement.

Weir St, between the old toilet block & fire station. 24hr, tlts,bbq, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil charge

Dump Point  

21 Weir St, Nathalia. Temporarily closed due to vandalism, council will inform when operational.

Potable Water          

Blake St, opposite the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre, Nathalia

Weir St, from a tap located on the back wall of the toilet block, close to the dump point

Hospital        

36 - 44 MacDonald St, Ph: 03 5866 9444

Doctors Surgery     

36 - 44 MacDonald St, Ph: 03 5866 9494

Pharmacy     

10 Blake St, Ph: 03 5866 2416

Supermarket            

13 - 19 Blake St, Ph: 03 5866 2593