Explore Cobram Victoria

Cobram ~ Victoria

Cobram is a lovely town on the banks of the Murray River in northern Victoria. It is surrounded by stone fruit orchards and dairy farms, and is actually the largest stone fruit-producing region in Australia.

Cobram is located 261 kilometres north of Melbourne, and is a popular destination for holidays and day trips.

When we visited Cobram, we wandered around the town centre, enjoyed coffee at Ambience Cafe and saw some lovely street art. We visited Thompson's Beach and saw an amazing light show at Barooga. We also explored Cactus Country, The Big Strawberry, and wandered around Quinns Island.

Cobram Town Centre, Parks & Street Art

The town centre of Cobram has a great selection of cafes, hotels, supermarkets, and interesting shops to browse. There are also several lovely parks and gardens.

On the Grand Central Hotel is a colourful mural that features a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and an Eastern Rosella.

Mivo Park has a lovely playground, and Jimmy Dvate has recently painted murals on the toilet block that celebrate Cobram’s natural beauty, showcasing the river scenes and local flora, fauna, and birdlife.

There is also a Lest We Forget Mural by Caroline Lejeune on the side of a shipping container near the Hungie Fangs Bakery.

We popped into Ambience Cafe for coffee and cake. Ambience Cafe is located at 1 Murray Street and is open daily with a fantastic selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks.

Federation Park has a huge playground, skate park, picnic tables and lovely lawn areas. Near the playground is a beautiful 2.4 metre high eastern rosella sculpture, which was created by Tank and Tobin Sculpture Works.

Thompsons Beach

Thompsons Beach is located on the eastern edge of Cobram and is the largest inland beach in the Southern Hemisphere.

This lovely sandy beach is on the edge of the Murray River and is surrounded by towering river red gums. It is a popular spot for fishing, canoeing and swimming in the warmer months.

There is a playground, grassy areas, picnic tables, electric barbecues, and a cafe. There is also a walking track and some interesting sculptures along the banks of the river.

Bullaginya Dreaming

In the evening, we headed over the river to Barooga Sporties Club in NSW for the Bullaginya Dreaming light show. 

The light show is on every Friday and Saturday evening, and you need to pre-book. We were taken to the start of the trail in a bus with a small group of other people.

Bullaginya Dreaming is an immersive experience that features a laser light show that blends Bangerang Indigenous insights with the elemental forces of light, water, and fire, creating a captivating spectacle that transcends time.

We wandered along the trail through the bushland that borders the Bullanginya Lagoon and experienced towering lighting sculptures, vibrant light displays, and an immersive soundscape that enhances the experience.

The circular trail is 1.8 kilometres long, and it takes about an hour to fully enjoy and experience the 12 unique activations.

Each activation tells its own distinct story and celebrates the history, traditions, community, and culture of the Bangerang Peoples’ Dreaming.

With artful storytelling and multimedia presentations, Bullanginya Dreaming showcases the rich stories, perspectives, and ties to the land inherent in Indigenous identity and culture and fosters a deeper appreciation and understanding for visitors.

Click here to get Bullaginya Dreaming Tickets.

Cactus Country

Cactus Country is Australia’s largest cactus garden, and they are located in Strathmerton, approximately 13 kilometres from Cobram. They are open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

The gardens cover 12 acres and feature thousands of cacti and succulents from places like Mexico, the Sahara, Patagonia, and South Africa.

There are eight different colour-coded trails to wander around and admire the cactus, and lots of fun photo opportunities. 

After wandering around, we enjoyed nachos and frozen margaritas in the Mexican-themed cafe, and you can also sit outside in the colourful courtyard.

There is a lovely selection of gifts and an on-site cactus nursery where you can take home your own little cactus as a memento.

Click here to get Cactus Country Tickets.

The Big Strawberry

The Big Strawberry is a strawberry farm and cafe, 7 kilometres from Cobram at Koonoomoo.

The Big Strawberry is open daily from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm and has a large cafe.

There is a huge range of strawberry and other products, including homemade jams, relishes, chutneys, wines and liquers. You can also pick your own strawberries when they are in season. There are two strawberry seasons in Victoria, and they are from April to July and from October to January.

You can also browse through the man cave, which has an assortment of old memorabilia.

Cobram Heritage Walk

Cobram was officially proclaimed a township in 1912, and there are some interesting late 19th and early 20th century buildings around the town centre.

• The Log Cabin is a preserved settler house built in 1875 near Yarrawonga. It features a bark roof and earthen floors. It was relocated to its current position in Federation Park in 1977.

  
  

• The Cobram Hotel was built in 1892, for 5000 pounds and is still used as a hotel today.

  
  

• The Grand Central Hotel was built on the corner of Punt Road and Terminus Street in 1902 and is still in use today.

  
  

• The Post Office was built in 1904 and was the first government building in Cobram.

  
  

• The Grain Store was built in 1910 and is now a lovely cafe.

  
  

• The Courthouse was constructed in 1912 and continues to be used as the Cobram Magistrates' Court.

Quinns Island

Quinns Island is in the Cobram Regional Park.  This 40-hectare island was formed by a bend in the Murray River, and you can access it by a pedestrian bridge along River Road. 

The island has defined walking trails, a large bird hide and beaches. We enjoyed wandering along the 2.5-kilometre loop track and looking for koalas in the gum trees.