Cohuna

Cohuna lies on the banks of Gunbower Creek. Water activities, a walking track with insights into nature and local history, and cultural offerings give the town its many facets. There is also a monthly market and a forest drive that starts in Cohuna. When planning your trip, you can consider whether you’re mainly looking for time by the water, exercise, culture or a glimpse of the surrounding area.

Enjoy the water in different ways

Cohuna Swimming Pool on Tennis Road has three outdoor pools: the main pool is 33.5 m long, alongside a learner pool and a toddler pool. A waterslide, changing rooms, a kiosk and shaded seating areas complete the facilities. If you’re travelling with children, you can consider the toddler pool and waterslide when choosing activities to enjoy together. The three pools differ in size, giving the swimming pool more than one option for a swim.

At Cohuna Beach, you can swim and build sandcastles. For a different kind of water experience, Cohuna Ski Run on Island Road, by Gunbower Creek, is a popular spot for action-packed water sports. The town therefore offers a choice between a swimming pool with several pools and activities on the creek. Which of these options you focus on may influence your daily plans and your choice of a holiday rental in Cohuna.

On foot, by bike or at parkrun

The Cohuna Nature and Historical Walk starts at Cohuna Weir and covers 2.4 km. The leisurely walking track offers insights into birdlife, native flora and local history. It brings nature watching and local history together in one walk. If you’d like to include a shorter walking activity in your trip, the stated distance is a useful point of reference.

The Gunbower Island Road Walking and Bike Track offers another way to explore the area on foot or by bike. For a mountain bike ride, you can borrow a bike free of charge from the Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre. Cohuna parkrun adds to the exercise options: every Sunday, a free, officially timed five-kilometre walk, jog or run takes place in Garden Park on King George Street. Whether it’s a walking track, bike ride or group run, these options differ in activity and format.

Local produce, art and history

Cohuna Farmers & Makers Market showcases locally grown, made and handmade goods in Garden Park. It is scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month, with five dates planned. The market provides a specific opportunity to discover regional produce and handmade goods; when planning your trip, check which of the scheduled dates might work for you.

Cohuna Art Gallery presents a diverse exhibition program each year. It also houses rock ’n’ roll memorabilia celebrating Cohuna’s musical history. This includes the town’s role as a starting point for many well-known names in the music industry, including John Farnham and the Bee Gees. To learn about Cohuna’s history, there is also the Cohuna Historical Society, with a museum, archive centre and Trash and Treasure Hall. The gallery and historical society offer different ways to explore the past: exhibitions and music memorabilia at one, and a museum, archive and hall at the other.

Getting your bearings and choosing an outing

The Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre is located on Gunbower Creek and the Murray Valley Highway in Cohuna. There you can get maps, brochures and visitor information; regional Gannawarra products are also available. The Gunbower Island Forest Drive starts in Cohuna and passes through Gunbower National Park and Gunbower State Forest. If you’re interested in this route, you can use the information at the Visitor Centre to help you get your bearings.

When choosing your holiday rental, it may help to first prioritise the experiences that appeal to you most in Cohuna: walking and nature, water activities, cycling or culture.

More places to discover: Raywood, The Basin, Tallarook, Black Rock, Flowerdale, Tynong, Toolangi and Chelsea.

For the broader travel overview: Victoria.