Between the twin cities of Shepparton and Mooroopna, Kaiela (the Goulburn River), infilled by the Broken River, flows downstream to meet Dhungalla (the Murray River).
The Goulburn and Broken River systems are key assets of the Greater Shepparton region, and Shepparton is fortunate to be sited near the confluence of these two important rivers. These rivers flow into the Murray River, forming part of the Murray Darling Basin.
In particular, the river environment within the RiverConnect area is seen as unique in terms of its natural state. As the longest river in Victoria, Kaiela (the Goulburn River) is one of 18 declared as a heritage river under the Heritage River Act in 1992. This declaration aims to protect its significant values for conservation, recreation, scenic and cultural heritage.
Within the region there are a number of natural and constructed wetlands that provide habitat for wildlife including many migratory bird species that pass through our region. In addition to the habitat they provide, our wetlands play an important role in flood mitigation, absorb pollutants and improve water quality.
