Discover Tatura: Wetlands, Art and History

Tatura offers a range of travel experiences, including the Cussen Park wetlands, the art project at Lake Bartlett, Stuart Mock Place, the Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum, and International Dairy Week at Tatura Park. They span nature watching and art to regional history and an annual dairy industry event. If you are looking for a hotel in Tatura, these themes can help you decide which reason will shape your stay.

Nature at Cussen Park

Cussen Park is a 33-hectare wetland with diverse wildlife, including birds and mammals. Gentle paths lead to bird hides and boardwalks. The paths and viewing points add specific visitor features to the natural setting. The hides are for birdwatching, while the diverse wildlife also includes mammals. For planning your trip, the wetlands, wildlife and birdwatching offer different ways to experience the same place.

Art in two locations

The Lake Bartlett art project features more than 20 painted bollards, created with the involvement of local artists, schools and community groups. The number of bollards and the range of contributors shape the project. Stuart Mock Place has a different design: the public square in Tatura features three murals and a fountain. While the painted bollards and their contributors are at the heart of the Lake Bartlett project, murals and a fountain define Stuart Mock Place. This contrast offers two different points of interest if art is a factor in your travel plans.

History at the museum

The Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum gives visitors the opportunity to explore the history of Tatura and the surrounding area. This includes the irrigation history of the Goulburn Valley and the distinctive history of the region’s seven internment and prisoner-of-war camps from the Second World War. The history of irrigation and the history of the camps offer two different perspectives on Tatura and the surrounding area. The museum’s collection relating to the seven camps is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Alongside regional history, a clearly defined chapter of Second World War history is therefore a focus of the museum.

Events at Tatura Park

International Dairy Week takes place at Tatura Park and is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest annual dairy cattle sale and show. Tatura welcomes the event each year; Tatura Park also hosts various other events throughout the year. This means a visit for a specific event date differs from a trip focused on nature, art or history. If you are choosing Tatura for a particular event, check the latest dates before planning your trip.

Rest stop and overnight area for vans and motorhomes

For travellers with vans and motorhomes, Tatura offers a convenient rest stop and overnight area right on the main street, which is lined with ornamental pear trees. If you include this area in your plans, check the current conditions on site before visiting.

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