The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Moira Shire Region
The Moira Shire region is three hours drive north of Melbourne and includes the towns of Barmah, Cobram (Barooga is across the river in NSW), Nathalia, Numurkah, Strathmerton, Tungamah and Yarrawonga (Mulwala is across the river in NSW).
Highlights of the region cover the gamut from dry - Cactus Country which is a collection of over 10,000 cacti and succulents in Strathmerton to wet - Yarrawonga Foreshore Waterslide and Splash Park and Yarrawonga Aquazone Waterpark, an inflatable adventure park on the foreshore.
Take a boat ride on Lake Mulwala and the Murray River at Yarrawonga on the P.S.Cumberoona Paddle Steamer or MV Paradise Queen. You can also take an eco boat ride through the Barmah National Park.
A map of the region is:
The best playgrounds in this region are:
Mivo Park Playground, Cobram
An extensive play structure which is fenced and under shade sails. The structure has a steep straight slide, smaller straight slide, tunnels, shop fronts, spiral ladder, fireman's pole, chain traverse, long flying fox, balance beam on springs, walkway, multiple levels and steering wheel.
Outside the fenced area are nice grassy areas dotted with trees, the Don Campbell Rose Garden, shaded and unshaded seats and tables, BBQ and toilets. If the kids are stressing you out, then take a visit to the toilets which have soothing music playing.
Numurkah Apex Park Playground, Numurkah
The playground is located between the Skate Park and the Swimming Pool. The fully fenced playground is under shade sails. The structure has a wave slide, spiral ladder, walkway, chain bridge, climbing mat wall, abacus, steering wheel, binoculars, hanging disk traverse, balance walkway, flying fox and log roll. Tiny four person rocker, swings and two person pommel bounce.
There are four unshaded tables in the fenced area and limited grassy area. Outside the fenced area are toilets, medium sized pyramid rope climbing frame, shelter with a table, BBQs and water tap plus a shaded and unshaded table.
Kennedy Park Playground, Yarrawonga
An extensive fenced structure which is mostly under shade sails. The structure has a spiral slide, fireman's pole, inclined climber with circles, scrambling wall, walkway, various ladders, monkey bars, monkey rungs, flying fox, chain traverse, suspended balance beam, small wave slide, curved slide, abacus, steering wheel, tunnel and shop front. Also three springers (frog, koala and horse), balance beam and four swings.
Within the fenced area there are three unshaded tables. Outside is a huge grassy area and an area with a table with possible shade. To the north of the playground are toilets and a water tap.
If you head across the Murray River at Cobram, there are good playgrounds at:
Barooga Botanic Gardens Playground, Barooga
The beautiful gardens and playground are worth a trip from Victoria. The playground structure is under shade sails and has three slides, curved climber, fireman's pole, chain bridge, flying fox, spiral ladder, steps, tunnel, tic-tac-toe and steering wheel. Stand-on spinner, train springer and four swings. There are three shelters, each with a BBQ and three tables. Toilets and water tap.
Barooga Library Playground, Barooga
Sometimes we venture over the border to find a playground. If you need a decent playground under shade sails, then this could be worth a short trip. Located next to the library just after you cross the bridge into Barooga.
Structure with spiral slide, little wave slide, walkway, chain ladder, shop front, cubby seat, steering wheel, telescope, steps, inclined climber bridge, monkey bars, flying fox and another monkey bars with slightly off-centre bars. Swings and see-saw.
Unshaded table, water tap, unshaded seat and limited grassy area. No ball games or the librarian might get mad. Toilets and a big grassy area are at the back.
The best skate parks in the region are:
Cobram Skatepark (A fun and unusual park which has a bit of a snake run which joins into a bowl. The bowl area has a box on the upper ledge, spine, quarter pipe, roll over and transition areas. There is also a straight downhill section with a small quarter, spine, rollover, rail and box)
Yarrawonga Skatepark (The skatepark includes a small half bowl, flat bank, set of stairs, euro gap, 3/4 pyramid, ledges and angle banks)
There are other skate parks at Numurkah and Strathmerton.
Reviews of all playgrounds, skate parks and BMX tracks in the Moira Shire council region are here:
Family activities in the Moira Shire region include:
Cobram
Nathalia
Numurkah
Strathmerton
Yarrawonga
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Web Links
→ www.moira.vic.gov.au
