Best driving roads near Shepparton, VIC
Shepparton sits in the Goulburn Valley with access north to the Murray and south into the Strathbogie Ranges.
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Yea Road
NSWSecondary1 km137.4 km away8.9RQS - 02
Malaraway Road
VICUnclassified1 km129.4 km away8.9RQS - 03
Doctors Creek Road
NSWUnclassified1 km113 km away8.7RQS - 04
Joe Taylor Rise
VICUnclassified1 km125.5 km away8.7RQS - 05
Strath Creek Road
VICSecondary3 km106.4 km away8.2RQS - 06
Heathcote-Redesdale Road
VICSecondary21 km94.1 km away1 grey spot8.3RQS - 07
Powell Connection Road
VICSecondary3 km144.3 km away8.3RQS - 08
Buxton - Marysville Road
VICSecondary11 km144.1 km away8.3RQS - 09
Hattam Street
VICSecondary1 km100.2 km away8.5RQS - 10
Metcalfe-Taradale Road
VICTertiary5 km121.3 km away8.7RQS - 11
Upper Goulburn Road
VICSecondary13 km93.1 km away8.3RQS - 12
Wangaratta Road
VICSecondary1 km108.5 km away8.5RQS - 13
Daylesford-Trentham Road
VICSecondary19 km149.8 km away1 grey spot8.1RQS - 14
Katamatite-Nathalia Road
VICSecondary0 km43.7 km away8.1RQS - 15
Korong Vale Road
VICSecondary1 km140 km away7.8RQS - 16
Taggerty - Thornton Road
VICSecondary13 km127.9 km away7.9RQS - 17
Castlemaine-Maldon Road
VICSecondary13 km128 km away7.9RQS - 18
Yea Road
VICSecondary12 km137.6 km away1 grey spot8.1RQS - 19
Wallan-Whittlesea Road
VICSecondary6 km130.8 km away8.0RQS - 20
Station Street
VICSecondary1 km39.4 km away7.9RQS
The Strathbogie Ranges south offer quiet technical driving on forest-lined roads. The Goulburn Valley Highway and Midland Highway run high-speed country routes. North, the road to Cobram and along the Murray opens up river country and Echuca.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best driving roads near Shepparton?+
Contour's top three scored roads near Shepparton are Yea Road (NSW, RQS 8.9/10, 137.4 km away); Malaraway Road (VIC, RQS 8.9/10, 129.4 km away); Doctors Creek Road (NSW, RQS 8.7/10, 113 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.
How far should I drive from Shepparton to find a great road?+
The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Yea Road, about 137.4 km from Shepparton. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.
Are there good motorcycle roads near Shepparton?+
Yes. Malaraway Road scores 8.9/10 for motorcycles and sits 129.4 km from Shepparton. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Shepparton?+
Malaraway Road is fully sealed and scores 8.9/10 for driving quality. It's 129.4 km from Shepparton.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Shepparton?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 3 roads within range of Shepparton - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Heathcote-Redesdale Road has 1. Take extra care in wet conditions.
When is the best time to drive near Shepparton?+
Year-round open; summer harvest traffic can slow the smaller farm-country roads.
Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.