Shepparton is a great place for a Victorian holiday.
The town sits on fertile farming country, with a renowned abundance of berries, dairy, vineyards, orchards, and olives. It’s a vibrant place with a thriving community, and, as an Australian food bowl, it is a fantastic town to taste your way through.
With a hire car from Hertz Shepparton Downtown, you can indulge in all your favourite offerings without sacrificing extra time on your holiday. A rental car will get you where you need to be easily - visit our friendly staff at the Hertz Shepparton Downtown locaation to find the best car for your needs.
Explore the History and Culture of Shepparton in your Rental Car
The best way to get a taste of the town is by taking yourself on a self-drive food, wine and farmgate trail. This is an excellent way to see Greater Shepparton and discover all the gourmet deliciousness the town is renowned for. You can experience the best of the best in Victorian cuisine: bakeries, cafes, wine producers, delis, and fine food emporiums, to name just a few.
Food, community, and culture are the significant influences on what makes Shepparton the fantastic place it is. As you drive through the streets, you'll see the beautiful Aboriginal art murals of the Yorta Yorta elders and indigenous soldiers, with Shepparton being home to one of Victoria’s largest indigenous populations. The cuisine in and around Shepparton has taken great influence from the post-war Italian migration and Africa, India, and Afghanistan in recent years. The food in Shepparton takes great inspiration from these corners of the world.
Discover more culture, arts, and history while driving around Shepparton in your Hertz rental car. Visit the Shepparton Historical Precinct to learn about the town's rich colonial and military heritage. Another fantastic driving tour includes the self-guided Art and Culture Touring route, where you’ll see the incredible statues and murals that decorate the town. As you drive the Shepparton streets, keep a look out for some funky fibreglass cows. The Moooving Art Herd is an iconic art feature in the town; these cows move position during the day and have a pop of colour that you wouldn’t expect in a town. Perhaps visit the Shepparton Art Museum to truly understand how art has enriched the town. It’s an award-winning gallery with a strong focus on ceramics. Certain standout artworks include the Mother and Child sculpture by Sam Jinks.
Explore Victoria with Hertz
Shepparton sits towards the north of Victoria, and this unique location unlocks some fantastic destinations that are all accessible with your rental car.
Perhaps drive over to Bendigo, a town rich in history and heritage. Its history and fame are owed to the 1850s Gold Rush, where thousands of people flocked from all over the world to work and live in the area. Now a proud city, it shows its past through several tours, exhibitions, and heritage buildings. You could also drive on to Ballarat and visit places like Sovereign Hill and Eaglehawk along the way.
Shepparton is a town that has a lot of character. Discover the rich food, arts, history, and culture for yourself with a trip here soon. And, with a rental car from Hertz, you can unlock many exciting experiences that will enhance your holiday. We’ll see you here soon, at Hertz Shepparton Downtown.