Things to do & see

Golf

Barooga is situated in the heart of the best Murray River golf courses with over 200 holes of golf within a 60 minutes drive.

• Cobram Barooga Golf Course - 36 holes right here in town
• Tocumwal Golf Course - 36 holes is just a 15-minute drive
• Yarrawonga & Border Golf Course - 45 holes - 25 minutes drive
• Corowa Golf Course - 27 holes and is a lovely 55 minute drive
• Rich River Golf Course - 36 holes and is 60 minutes away

Cobram Barooga Golf Club

Cobram Barooga is one of Australia’s finest golf clubs with 2 championship courses, practice range, nets and 2 practice putting greens. The Club offers cafe & bistro meals, music, TAB facilities, pool & snooker, raffles, bingo and poker machines. Courtesy bus service available. Approx. 900 metres from us here at River Gums Motor Inn.

Barooga Sports Club

The Sporties offers cafe, bistro & restaurant meals, great entertainment, TAB facilities, bingo, raffles, card games, line dancing and poker machines. Courtesy bus service available. Approximately 650 metres from us.

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Club Barooga

25 metre heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, fully equipped gymnasium, fitness classes aerobics, aquaerobics & yoga.

Cobram Barooga River Cruises

Cruise the mighty Murray River. River cruises depart from Thompson's Beach daily. Licensed BYO, Group charters fully catered and BBQ cruises available (min nos.) (seasonal)

Melba Theatre Cobram

Screening the latest in movie entertainment Thursday to Sunday with daily sessions during school holidays.

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Local Wineries

Fyffe Feild Wines

Growing Verdelho, Semillon, Shiraz, Touriga, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot. Open daily 10 am - 5 pm. Located 10 min east of Cobram.

Monichino Wines

Specialising in red & white table wines, dessert wines & fortifieds. Open daily 9 am - 5pm. Located 20 mins away in Katunga.

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Other Attractions

Scenic Drive Strawberries

Processors of fresh & frozen strawberries, well stocked with a full range of home made berry jams, toppings and condiments along with many flavours of ice creams. Fresh strawberries available October to July. Open daily 8 am - 6 pm. Just 8 km away at Koonoomoo.

KNM Strawberries

Tasty sweet fresh strawberries, homemade jams, frozen strawberries and other fresh seasonal fruits available. Open daily. Self serve Sept to June. Just 8 km away at Koonoomoo.

Catcus Country

Australia's largest landscaped cacti gardens. Open Sept. to December or by appointment. Plant sales available Phone: 03.5874 5271

Wyterrica Park - Alpaca Stud Shop

Alpaca garments, souvenirs & gifts, interact with these quiet inquisitive animals, wander through the native parkland. Tea coffee and cold drinks available, BBQ & picnic facilities also available. Open March - December 10 am - 5 pm. Other times by appointment.

Byramine Homestead - National Trust Classified "A"

While visiting the homestead why not enjoy a sumptuous Devonshire Tea or Ploughmans Lunch under the grand old elm trees or perhaps in front of the open fires in the homestead parlour. Open Thursday - Monday inclusive 10 am - 4 pm or by appointment.

Markets

• Cobram Lions Club, Punt Rd Cobram 1st Saturday monthly
• Barooga Lions Club, Vermont Street, Barooga 3rd Saturday monthly
• Tocumwal Foreshore dates available by phone (03) 58 742 131
• Yarrawonga Bush Market, Old Railway Station 2nd Sunday (June - August) 2nd & 4th Sunday (Sept - May)
• Yarrawonga Rotary, Showgrounds 3rd Sunday monthly

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