Things to do in Moira Shire, Victoria: The Best Nature & Parks

What started as an inherited prickly passion has grown into a worldwide sensation. Cactus Country draws visitors from around the globe to explore the gardens, meet the locals - Jim, Julie and John Hall - and discover the tastes of these striking garden superstars. More than 4,000 species of cacti and succulents make for an unforgettable trip. With eight garden paths to explore and plenty to see and do for all ages, you'll want to put your South American adventure on hold and make your way to Cactus Country. Walk up an appetite with nachos, cactus cake and cactus ice-cream on the menu. Bring your camera and don't forget to take home your own piece of cactus heaven with plants for sale in the nursery.

Rich Glen in Yarrawonga was established 22 years ago by the Vodusek family and is currently run by fifth generation farmers Ros, a trained chef, and Daimien, a butcher. The family farm is located in North East Victoria, a hidden gem located on the banks of the mighty Murray River surrounded by red gum forests, pristine inland beaches and rows of majestic olive trees. Rich Glen produces 150 extra virgin olive-oil based food and natural skin-care products on the farm and collaborates with regional farmers using as many “local" ingredients wherever possible. The Vodusek family loves to share their beautiful property with visitors so they can immerse themselves in a truly authentic hands-on farm experience of growing, harvesting and custom making their own artisan food and skin-care products. Rich Glen is open by appointment only for pre-booked tourism experiences.

Barmah National Park, together with the adjoining Millewa forest in New South Wales, forms the largest River Red Gum forest in the world. The complex ecology of the forest is closely linked to the Murray River and its flooding regime, creating a diverse natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, particularly waterbirds. With its majestic River Red Gums, sandy beaches and a large variety of wildlife, the Murray provides the ideal backdrop for camping and a range of water-based activities - days can be easily filled with fishing, horse riding, and bushwalking, swimming and boating.