Shepparton to Yarrawonga drive: Distance, time & best stops

The Shepparton to Yarrawonga drive in northern Victoria covers a distance of 80km, with a driving time of around 56 minutes. The best stop along the quickest route is Katamatite.

The drive from Shepparton to Yarrawonga connects the main hub of the Goulburn Valley to an attractive Victorian lakeside holiday town.

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Shepparton to Yarrawonga distance and driving time

By car along the quickest route, the distance from Shepparton to Yarrawonga is 80km. That makes for a driving time of around 56 minutes.

The best things to do in Shepparton include Aquamoves near Victoria Park Lake, the Shepparton Art Museum and the Lower Goulburn National Park.

Shepparton accommodation recommendations

These are the best places to stay in Shepparton.

For grandeur and lake view rooms: Carrington Hotel.
For a holiday park with lots of kid-friendly facilities: Big4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park.
For high quality apartments: Quest Shepparton.
For a good value motel with a pool: Peppermill Inn Motel.

Leave Shepparton on Verney Road then connect to the Goulburn Valley Highway (also known as the A39).

Shepparton to Yarrawonga drive: Katamatite attractions

At Congupna, leave the highway, branching on the Katamatite-Shepparton Main Road. It’s mainly agricultural land as you pass through Marungi and Invergordon. Before arriving in Katamatite, you’ll join the Katamatite-Nathalia Road. This passes over Broken Creek and enters Katamatite.

Katamatite is hardly the most exciting place in the world, but the Dookie-Katamatite Rail Line Bushland Reserve is fairly pleasant and the giant murals on the grain silos are unquestionably impressive.

Just before Boosey Creek, join the Benalla-Tocumwal Road, which runs through the town centre. The Tin Shed Restaurant, Bar and Bakery is a decent spot for a bite to eat.

Once through Katamatite, the Katamatite-Yarrawonga Road will bring you into Yarrawonga. The town is based around Lake Mulwala on the Murray River, with water sports being the chief attraction.