Dookie

Dookie is located about 30 kilometres from Shepparton, in the Dookie Hills.

Dookie is a progressive community, recognised for its unique and vibrant distinctive natural features, agricultural production, educational campus and an emerging tourism industry.

Historic Mt Major and Mt Saddleback are prominent features of the landscape, as are the rich red volcanic soil, historic buildings and other natural features including a river, creeks and box iron bark forest.

The fertile agricultural land is perfect for the traditional farming pursuits of grain and cereals, dairy and more recently a number of vineyards, olive groves and a lavendar farm.

The University of Melbourne Dookie Campus is an integral part of the community both for locals and tourists.

There is a developing network of walking/riding tracks which encourge passive recreation opportunities and the town takes pride in its heritage with an extensive historical collection available for public viewing.  The Dookie Rail Trail, completed in early 2010, offers a short, scenic ride for cyclists through a classic Australian cropping landscape.

With a popular local, the Gladstone Hotel, revamped park and barbeque facilities and milk bar, the town plays host to many visitors each year.

With its close proximity to Shepparton, Dookie makes a very attractive day trip for visitors.

To find out more about Dookie please visit www.lifestyledookie.com.au

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