Fact Sheets & Video - Murray

Ever heard of the little Victorian town of Tatura? Well not only is it one of the country's most densely concentrated

dairy regions, but sweet tooths out there will love to know it's also home to possibly Australia's best Vanilla Slice!

After five years of competing in The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph, Tatura Hot Bread won the coveted

title and were voted Australia's number 1 Vanilla Slice in 2006.

Located approximately 17 kilometres south-west of Shepparton in Victoria, Tatura is a town of about 2800

people. Attractions include the Cussen Park wetlands and the Wartime Camps and Irrigation

Museum - as well as of course the Tatura Hot Bread bakery with Australia's best Vanilla Slice.

Not only does Tatura have a plethora of history, but it also holds many of Greater Shepparton's major events, from the well

renowned food and wine festival "The Taste of Tatura" in March, to International Dairy Week in January, the

Tatura Cup in April and Italian Plate Day in December.

Located just a ten minute drive from Tatura is the SPC Ardmona KidsTown - Australia's biggest playground for kids.

Open 365 days of the year from dawn to dusk, this place attracts around 1000 kids a day and entry is by gold coin donation.

SPC Ardmona KidsTown is a children's adventure playground in a bush setting located between Shepparton and

Mooroopna. It is an innovative community project that relies on the generous support, donations and voluntary work of

many businesses, services clubs and individuals.

SPC Ardmona KidsTown is an easy two-hour drive from Melbourne on the Midland Highway between Shepparton and

Mooroopna in Victoria. SPC Ardmona Kidstown is a world-class, child-orientated, adventure playground.