Moira Shire offers the best of country living, with all the advantages of relatively low housing costs, quality education and health services, extensive sport and recreation facilities, access to many community activities and an excellent climate. The region provides an attractive country lifestyle with all its advantages, and is experiencing ongoing residential and commercial growth.

Moira Shire is strategically located approximately three hours drive north of Melbourne and is close to the regional centres of Shepparton, Albury – Wodonga and Echuca – Moama.

The Shire’s northern boundary is the Murray River on the New South Wales-Victorian border. The Shire boasts key agriculture, dairy, horticulture and viticulture industries as well as a strong tourism sector and a growing manufacturing sector.

The natural river systems of the Goulburn-Broken, Murray and Ovens catchments provide a foundation for the Shire’s historical, cultural, economic and physical identity.

The municipal region comprises the major centres of Cobram, Nathalia, Numurkah and Yarrawonga as well as 18 smaller towns and communities. These towns are supported by a diverse agricultural base and provide a relaxed and friendly rural atmosphere.

Moira Shire enjoys a temperate climate, fertile soils and a generous annual rainfall. These factors combine to create a rich agricultural centre and offer a range of lifestyle choices for the community of nearly 28,000.

Source : Sun Country On The Murray Food, Wine, Produce