Shepparton - Bangerang Cultural Centre Walk

This short walk takes in the Bangerang Cultural Centre, Australia’s first purpose built Aboriginal Cultural Keeping Place / Museum.

Start / Finish: Bangerang Cultural Centre, Evergreen Way, Shepparton.
Distance: 1.9km.
Surface / Access: The entire walk is on designated footpaths, road shoulders and gravel pathways. Terrain is flat with a few very small undulations. Not considered accessible due to the kerbs and gravel pathways.

Shepparton Bangerang Cultural Centre Walk Map

Points of Interest (shown on map):
1 Bangerang is located on what once was known as the International Village. Opening in 1974 the Village was home to the Keeping Place, Philippine House, Greek House, Chinese Gardens, Dutch Windmill and Japanese Folk Museum. The Village was closed in 1996, with the Keeping Place retained.
2 The Bangerang Cultural Centre is the first purpose built Aboriginal Cultural ‘keeping place/museum’ to be developed and managed by the Aboriginal community in Australia. The centre houses a world class collection of artefacts, artworks and dioramas from all over Australia, focussing on local communities of the Murray and Goulburn Valleys. “Immii-lang yahorma, ka-ko annubok” Translation; “Today come on let us go to tall trees”
3 Located outside is an outdoor amphitheatre used for traditional welcomes, cultural activities and for personal reflection.
4 One FM (98.5FM). This community radio station was established in 1980 and was licensed in 1989. The station supplies the community with live and local content 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
5 Greater Shepparton’s sporting precinct is home to a cycling velodrome, BMX track, tennis and netball courts, soccer and hockey pitches. These facilities host a number of regional, state and national events throughout the year.

Walk Note: To ensure a visit to Bangerang Keeping Place (public toilets located here), undertake this walk Monday to Friday from 9.00am – 4.00pm.
Hazards: Care is required when utilising gravel tracks.