Visitor

Whether you are coming to IDW for a day trip or intend to stay a bit longer...

Event

Dates - January Sunday 17th to Friday 22nd 2010

Admission - Admission is free for all exhibitors, sponsors, media and visitors thanks to the continued support and sponsorship of the City of Greater Shepparton (COGS).

Location - Tatura Park is located at 9 Hastie Street Tatura, Victoria, Australia. Travelling from Melbourne is approximately 180.97 km with an estimated travel time of 2 hours. Tatura Park is approximately 18.78 km from Shepparton (estimated time 20 mins).

Show Programs - Schedules containing all the judging action can be purchased for $5:00 (AUS) at the IDW office located in the judging arena during the event.

Future Dates include;

• 2011 January Sunday 16 - Friday 21
• 2012 January Sunday 15 - Friday 20

Day Trip

Catering - All catering is supplied by the Tatura Football and Netball Club.

• Ballantyne Centre: Open for lunch (11.00am - 3.00pm), dinner (6.30pm - until late) and bar (12.00pm - 11.00pm). Please check the complex for opening days.
• Wilson Hall: Open for breakfast (7.00am - 9.30pm), lunch (10.00am - 5.00pm), dinner (10.00am - 5.00pm) and bar (11.00am - 5.00pm). Please check the complex for opening days.
• Blackmore & Leslie Complex: Food, drink and ice-cream vans will be in operation during show days (9.00am - 5.00pm).

Parking - Tatura Park provides free parking for all on and around the showgrounds. Please obey all signs.

Staying

Airport - Whether you are flying domestically or internationally, Tatura Park is located approximately 180.97 km from Melbourne Airport with an estimated travel time of 2 hours. Need directions?

Transport - V/Line operate three trains daily from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Shepparton. One train departs Melbourne in the morning and another around midday and another departs in the evening. The journey to Shepparton takes about two and a quarter hours. You may also board Shepparton trains at Broadmeadows station in Melbournes northern suburbs. There is also a wide range of vehicles for car hire and car rental at Melbourne Airport.

Accommodation - Shepparton and surrounding areas provides numerous levels of accommodation. There are motels and caravan parks at Mooroopna, Shepparton, Murchison and Kyabram; all within 20 minutes drive from Tatura.

Please contact the Shepparton Vistors Center for all enquiries and bookings.

Dinning - Shepparton and Tatura cater for all levels of culinary experiences from dining in cafes and restaurants; from al fresco to elegant, as well as better known fast food outlets. Need help choosing?

Tourism

Shepparton - The City of Greater Shepparton is synonymous with great food, wine, waterways and weather. Greater Shepparton boasts a diversity of cultural, outdoor and sporting activities. Want more info?

Tatura - Often known as Water Wheel Country, Tatura is home to Tatura Milk Industries, Snow Brand, and the Institute of Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture. Want more info?