Wangaratta to Shepparton road trip: Distance, drive time & stops

Wangaratta to Shepparton road trip: Along the Broken River

By car, the distance from Benalla to Shepparton is 60km. That makes for a driving time of roughly 40 minutes. The drive is almost entirely along the Midland Highway, which heads north out of Benalla, then veers west.

This section of the Wangaratta to Shepparton drive initially follows the Broken River. Casey’s Weir is the most attractive riverside stop on this part of the journey, and it is a free camping spot if you fancy getting out the tent for an overnight stay.

There are several riverside reserves on the way towards Shepparton. The Nalinga Streamside Reserve is probably the most convenient of these to pull over at.

You’ll enter Shepparton from the east.

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