Barooga Hotel
The local pub, right next door to River Gums Motor Inn — weekly specialty nights, hearty lunch specials and an easy walk after a day on the river or course.
A handy directory of the dining venues, golf courses, wineries and attractions our guests ask about most. Reception is always happy to help with bookings, directions or recommendations.
From the pub next door to the friendly clubs in town, you're never far from a relaxed feed and a cold drink.
The local pub, right next door to River Gums Motor Inn — weekly specialty nights, hearty lunch specials and an easy walk after a day on the river or course.
Friendly local club with a full bistro open seven days — casual bites, family meals and a relaxed atmosphere just a short stroll from your room.
A classic country pub on the corner of Station and Main Street, opposite the tourist information centre and an easy walk to the Murray River.
There's also a great range of takeaway in both Barooga and Cobram — pop down to reception for the latest list of favourites.
You're in the heart of one of Australia's richest golfing regions. Cobram Barooga is on your doorstep — and there's a championship course in nearly every direction.
One of Australia's finest golf clubs, a kilometre from your room. Two championship layouts (Old Course and West Course), practice range and full clubhouse facilities.
Two championship courses with excellent quick greens. Members and visitors can arrange six different composite layouts to play — now trading as Club Tocumwal.
Australia's largest public-access golf resort with three courses — the Murray, the Lake and a 9-hole Executive — plus a full resort clubhouse.
An 18-hole composite designed by Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett, wrapped around the waters of Lake Mulwala — a true bucket-list course.
A well-regarded championship course nestled amongst river gums on the Murray — a long-standing favourite with visiting golfers and a relaxed country clubhouse to match.
A relaxed rural setting on the Goulburn River with uncrowded, well-tended fairways. Five kilometres from the Shepparton city centre.
Two par-72 courses (West and East). The East was redesigned by Peter Thompson and is known for large greens, wide fairways and great resort facilities.
Two handpicked cellar doors within reach of your room — plus the wider Rutherglen and Perricoota regions for longer day trips.
A scenic twenty-minute drive to Katunga rewarded with award-winning wines, cheese platters and picnic grounds overlooking the vineyard.
A riverside winery and restaurant on the Murray at Moama — about an hour from your room and the standout cellar door in the Perricoota region. The vineyard's 15 hectares under vine produce Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and a signature Pink Fronti Moscato, and the kitchen turns out seasonal menus built around local produce.
Looking further afield? The riverside Perricoota wine region around Moama (≈1 hour) and the historic Rutherglen wine region (under an hour) are easy day trips — see the Explore page for more.
Gardens, gourmet stops, riverside escapes and quirky local favourites — there's plenty to fill a day (or three) without leaving the region.
A well-established community garden featuring identified trees and shrubs, a children's playground and BBQ facilities — a lovely spot for a relaxed picnic.
Fresh strawberries straight from the farm, homemade ice cream, strawberry pancakes, devonshire teas and conserves to take home — a regional favourite.
Eco-tourism boat tours into the Murray River red gum forest and waterways, including the famous Barmah Choke — operated through the Dharnya Centre as part of the Yorta Yorta cultural tourism programme. Bookings essential.
A family-owned olive grove (established 1997) with 60+ products from oils and dressings to skincare. Lunch and coffee in a beautifully restored 100-year-old homestead.
One of the largest cactus gardens in Australia — over 4,000 cactus and succulent species, some up to 50 years old, from North America, Mexico, South America and Africa.
A sandy riverside beach a few minutes from Cobram, with free electric BBQs, playground, swimming, walking tracks, beach sports and easy fishing access.
A 40-hectare wetlands sanctuary with river red gum forest, a bird hide overlooking a billabong and resident native wildlife — quietly one of the area's loveliest walks.
A cool summer oasis of river red gum country hosting kangaroos, koalas and abundant native birdlife — sandy river beaches for swimming and quiet camping spots off the main roads.
Handmade farmhouse cheese from a Friesian dairy herd — free tastings, calf petting and milking demonstrations make for a great farm-gate visit.
A self-guided walking tour past historic 1880s buildings — old stores, the hotel, court house and fire station — set on the banks of Boosey Creek.
Information is correct at the time of publishing — please confirm hours and bookings directly with each venue. Reception is happy to help.
Book direct and we'll always offer the best rate, plus the kind of local advice that turns a stay into a holiday.