• Vibrant, distinctive natural features

• Views of historic Mt Major,

Mt Saddleback & Gentle Annie

• Great landscapes

• Home to a number of vineyards

• Walking & riding tracks

• Barbeque & picnic facilities

• Historic St Mary’s Church

• Central to Shepparton, Benalla,

Wangaratta, Violet Town and

numerous Murray River Towns

EXPERIENCE THE 360 DEGREE VIEWS FROM MAJESTIC MT

MAJOR, LOCATED WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

MELBOURNE DOOKIE CAMPUS. CALL RECEPTION DURING WEEKDAY

BUSINESS HOURS ON (03) 5833 9200 TO ARRANGE ACCESS

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Dookie

Mt Saddleback & Gentle Annie

• Great landscapes

• Home to a number of vineyards

• Walking & riding tracks

• Barbeque & picnic facilities• Barbeque & picnic facilities

• Historic St Mary’s Church• Historic St Mary’s Church

• Central to Shepparton, Benalla,

Wangaratta, Violet Town and

numerous Murray River Towns

EXPERIENCE THE 360 DEGREE VIEWS FROM MAJESTIC MT

MAJOR, LOCATED WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

MELBOURNE DOOKIE CAMPUS. CALL RECEPTION DURING WEEKDAY

BUSINESS HOURS ON (03) 5833 9200 TO ARRANGE ACCESSBUSINESS HOURS ON (03) 5833 9200 TO ARRANGE ACCESSBUSINESS HOURS ON (03) 5833 9200 TO ARRANGE ACCESS

• Vibrant, distinctive natural features

• Views of historic Mt Major,

Mt Saddleback & Gentle Annie

• Great landscapes

• Home to a number of vineyards

• Walking & riding tracks• Walking & riding tracks• Walking & riding tracks

• Barbeque & picnic facilities• Barbeque & picnic facilities

• Historic St Mary’s Church• Historic St Mary’s Church

• Central to Shepparton, Benalla,

Wangaratta, Violet Town and

numerous Murray River Towns

EXPERIENCE THE 360 DEGREE VIEWS FROM MAJESTIC MT

MAJOR, LOCATED WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

MELBOURNE DOOKIE CAMPUS. CALL RECEPTION DURING WEEKDAY

BUSINESS HOURS ON (03) 5833 9200 TO ARRANGE ACCESS

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Dookie is a photographer’s and artist’s delight.

Recognised for its vibrant, distinctive natural

features dominated mainly by its three hills,

Dookie provides a welcome break from the fl at

terrain of the Greater Shepparton region. Views of

historic Mt Major, Mt Saddleback and Gentle Annie

are well worth the drive to Dookie which also

boasts rich red volcanic soil instrumental in the

diverse agricultural production of the area.

In Spring, the Dookie landscape is a blaze with

yellow and green as canola, legume and wheat

crops thrive. In summer the brown of a sunburnt

country is evident when these crops are harvested

and hundreds of rolls of hay are produced in the

district. Autumn is a spectacular patchwork of the

red volcanic soil and the green growth of a cooler

season. Sheep and cattle graze on this country.

The fertile agricultural land is also home to a

number of vineyards, olive groves and a lavender

farm. The University of Melbourne’s Dookie

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Campus is an integral part of the community,

opening its doors often to visitors and supporting

local events and groups.

There is a developing network of walking/riding tracks

which encourage passive recreation opportunities

including bird watching and gem collecting around the

river, creeks and box iron bark forest.

The town’s park and gardens feature barbecue and

picnic facilities, shaded playground area and toilets

making it a very family friendly stop. The CWA Park

is home to the historic Chateau Clock, built in 1889.

Surveyed in 1887, Dookie features the historic

Cashel (1893) and Dookie (1875) Cemeteries and

St Mary’s Church, built in 1898. The red brick church

features stained glass windows from 1911.

With its close proximity to Shepparton, Dookie offers

a very attractive day trip and is the gateway to the

scenic route to Benalla or Wangaratta.

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315 Harmer Road, Cosgrove(03) 5829 1019 By appointment onlyBoasts 7000 lavender plants and essential oil distillery. Caters for large tour groups with tour and talk. Devonshire tea available. Open to public for annual events including:• Working Farm weekend - February• Mother’s Day - May• Lavender Festival - November

www.woodlandsestatelavender.com.au

Woodlands Estate Lavender

44 Mary Street, Dookie(03) 5828 6237Open Tuesday to Sunday, meals Friday and Saturday night and Sunday lunch.An historic pub with contemporary ‘country meets city’ atmosphere - al fresco dining, open fi res, comfortable leather sofas, live music. Book ahead for accommodation and meals - modern country fare, traditional pub grub, great coffee, quality local wines and four beers on tap.

Gladstone Dookie

Wines of integrity and quality grown in the rich red volcanic Dookie Hills. Available from the Gladstone Dookie and the University of Melbourne Regional Cellar Door.

Tallis Wine

48 Mary Street, Dookie(03) 5828 6224, 0409 559 380Opening in early 2008Take a trip out to the hills and lose yourself in an eclectic array of collectables – period and retro furnishings, vintage clothing, militaria, books, decorative arts and gifts.

Dookie Emporium

University of Melbourne Dookie Campus1 College Crescent, Dookie(03) 5833 9295Visit the historic Dookie Campus Winery and Regional Cellar Door. Open for tastings weekdays 10am to 4pm or by appointment. Bookings for functions welcome.

Dookie CampusWinery

The Dookie Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show (established in 1877) is held annually on the Saturday

before the Melbourne Cup.

5 Nixon Street, Dookie(03) 5828 6449 By appointment onlyVisit Wilma’s amazing art studio set in her pristine and picturesque garden.

The Dookie Agricultural

Wilma’s Gallery

Things to do in Dookie