Cohuna lies on the banks of Gunbower Creek. For your stay, choose from water activities, a 2.4-kilometre walking trail with natural and historical highlights, and cultural attractions. They follow different rhythms: the swimming pool is open seasonally, Cohuna parkrun takes place on Sundays, and market dates should be checked in advance.
Water activities at different times
Cohuna Swimming Pool on Tennis Road has three outdoor pools: a 33.5-metre main pool, a learner pool and a toddler pool. There is also a waterslide, change rooms, a kiosk and shaded seating. As the swimming pool is open seasonally, check the relevant opening period before including it in your plans.
At Cohuna Beach, you can swim and build sandcastles; seasonal conditions may affect swimming. The Cohuna Ski Run on Island Road at Gunbower Creek offers a different kind of water activity, with water sports. The options are clearly distinct: pools, beach and water sports each offer a different focus, and there is no single itinerary or set season that applies to all of them.
On foot, by bike or along a route
The Cohuna Nature and Historical Walk begins at Cohuna Weir. This easy 2.4-kilometre walk offers insights into birdlife, native flora and local history. Nature and local history are both part of the same trail.
You can ride a free mountain bike on the Gunbower Island Road Walking and Bike Track, with bikes available to borrow from the Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre. Confirm bike availability before your trip. If you would prefer to plan a ride rather than a walk, this is another way to explore the area around Cohuna; no route distance is specified here.
The Gunbower Island Forest Drive starts in Cohuna and passes through Gunbower National Park and Gunbower State Forest. Its route gives it a different character from the walking trail at Cohuna Weir: the focus here is a drive through two named protected areas.
Music history, markets and a Sunday run
Cohuna Art Gallery presents a varied exhibition program each year; individual exhibitions may change. The gallery also features rock ’n’ roll memorabilia celebrating Cohuna’s musical history. This includes Cohuna’s role as the starting point for many well-known names in the music industry, including John Farnham and the Bee Gees. When planning a visit, it is worth keeping both the changing exhibitions and this local music connection in mind.
Cohuna Historical Society includes a museum, an archive centre and a Trash and Treasure Hall. If you would like to visit these facilities, please check access in advance. Alongside the gallery, the Society offers a different cultural focus: its three parts complement the gallery’s exhibitions and memorabilia with a museum and archive.
Cohuna Farmers & Makers Market showcases locally grown, made and handcrafted goods in Garden Park. Check dates and participation before your trip. Also in Garden Park, on King George Street in Cohuna, Cohuna parkrun takes place every Sunday: a free, officially timed 5-kilometre event for walking, jogging or running. As event arrangements can change, it is also worth checking the latest date.
Getting your bearings
The Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre, on Gunbower Creek and the Murray Valley Highway in Cohuna, is the official local information point. It offers maps, brochures, visitor information and regional products from Gannawarra. Visitor services can change; if needed, check which information and products are currently available before your visit.
When planning, it helps to distinguish seasonal water activities from regularly scheduled events and routes. This lets you organise your days around your interests without treating the walking trail, market, parkrun and seasonal swimming options as one single program.
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