Located aproximately two hours north of Melbourne, the city of Shepparton is a modern and vibrant region which features all the attractions and activities one could imagine in a regional area. The Carrington is located only 800m from the city center, on the right hand side of Wyndham Street as you enter the City, across from the iconic Lake Victoria. The closest International airport and Domestic airport is located in Melbourne, about two hours drive away. There are plenty of things to see including the Shepparton Art Gallery - Australia’s best ceramic collection, Emerald Bank Heritage Farm - an exciting tourist complex featuring pony rides, hay rides, mini golf, a jumping castle and a number of farm animals, Lookout Tower - a telecommunications tower offering scenic views of the township and surrounding region, the Historic Precinct - Museum of four galleries featuring over 9,000 items relating to the history of Shepparton, Reedy Swamp Wildlife Reserve - a large wetland area featuring an abundance of birdlife, Furphy’s Foundry Museum - a collection of old implements, equipment, photos and memorabilia, Phillips Winery - Shepparton’s oldest winery with some exquisite red table wines and fortified wines and the Aboriginal Keeping Place - contains contemporary artefacts, didgeridoo demonstrations and hand carved emu eggs. Other top activities include horse riding - take a trail ride with Murray River Horse Trails through the Barmah Forest and along the mighty Murray River, golf at the Shepparton Golf Club, wine tasting at the Broken River Winery, Cobbledick Swamp, Wildlife Co-op Area - features a pleasant walk that takes in a picturesque lagoon, a forest of River Red Gum, Yellow and Greybox, and a range of bird species, markets - visit the trash and treasure markets for a variety of goods, Victoria Park Lake - a great spot for watersports such as boating, water-skiing and sailboarding, canoeing on the Goulburn River and bike-riding, fishing or picnicking along the Goulburn and Broken Rivers.