Cohuna, Victoria

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Cohuna (postcode: 3568) is an attractive, idyllic town of around 2200, situated 265 km north of Melbourne, on the Murray Valley Highway, in northern Victoria, Australia.

Surrounded by dairy farms, and nestled on the banks of the picturesque Gunbower Creek, (an anabranch of the Murray River), the town is a popular holiday spot as well as a regional sports centre with a wide range of facilities.

Cohuna is the main access point to the many attractions of the vast red gum and box forest covered Gunbower Island, which lies between Gunbower Creek and the Murray, and is home to diverse native birdlife, kangaroos and emus.

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The tranquil Gunbower Creek runs along the main street and garden park, providing an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch in the gorgeous weather.

Cohuna caters for golfers, tennis players, campers, anglers, bushwalkers, birdwatchers, canoeists and water-skiers, and has a caravan park beautifully situated on the banks of the creek.

Adorned with its name, the town’s water tower is visible for kilometres.

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Cohuna Bridge To Bridge (5 March 2007)

A range of sporting events for all fitness levels including an 8 km swim, 1.2 km swim, 6.5 km run, jog, walk, 25 and 50 km bike ride, 20 or 10 km paddle, triathlon and team events.

Cohuna Easter Tennis Tournament and Golf Tournament. (15 April to 17 April 2007)

The local agricultural show is held in March.