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With so much to see and do this region is a great destination for all age groups. The Kerang Region's appeal is a diversity of some 57 Lakes, swamps and marshes that form one of Australia's largest and most important wetland areas.
The waterways are ideal for any type of recreational activity including camping, fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing.Caters for nature lovers with vast bushlands and unique wetlands. And for those looking for a relaxing break, will love the quietness and tranquility of the Kerang Region. |  | Pictured Above: The Australian White Ibis, often seen in and around Kerang.
| Kerang is strategically positioned on the highway network between Swan Hill, Echuca and Bendigo in the productive north west irrigation area of Victoria. Due to its position, quality infrastructure, affordable industrial land and housing, investment in this region over recent years has been strong.
Visitors and new residents are warmly welcomed and provided with services expected of a larger recreational centre.
Gateway to a chain of lakes and waterways and the scenic Mallee, activities are limited only by your imagination. The choice is yours whether it be bush walking, camping, yachting, bird watching, fishing, canoeing or swimming.
| Accomodation
Whatever your accomodation choice you will be well catered for in the Kerang Region. A range of hotel and motel accomodation is available along with several well appointed caravan parks with on-site vans and cabins.
Great camping locations are also available throughout the region although restrictions do apply in some areas.
| Climate
Average temperatures range between 9 to 37 degrees Celcuis. Average rainfall is around 370mm.
During the the cooler months the region has warm days and cool nights. And in the warmer months the lakes and waterways provide relief from the heat.
When enjoying the outdoors it is advisable to wear sun screen, mosquito repellent and wear protective clothing.
| Agriculture
Dryland and irrigated areas combine with an ideal climate and fertile soils to create a region rich in diversity.
Although dairying, prime lambs, beef and cropping continue to provide a strong agricultural base, landuse is expanding. Winegrapes, vegetables and an increasing range of horticultural crops are grown in this region along with alternative commodities such as squab and herbs. Pork production and harvesting of salt are also key industries.
The Mallee has traditionally been Victoria's premier producer of wheat. Grain silos receive wheat from farms for storage prior to transportation to processors and ports in Melbourne.
The Mallee is also known for high quality barley, oat, canola and legume crops. Lucerne is also extensively in the Kerang Region as a top quality stock fodder.
| Industry and Manufacture
Investment in manufacturing has benn significant in the Kernag region over recent years. Not only are the needs of the community catered for, products are also distributed throughout australia and overseas. A number of businesses have built on the farming sector providing machinery, irrigation pumps and land grading services. Other businesse provide goods for the home, garden, office and the retail sector.
While in Kerang visit the Famous Mac's Shortbread Factory in Tate Drive and purchase freshly baked biscuits and other goods from the factory outlet. Handcrafted timber furniture, brass tapware fittings, aluminum doors and windows and whipper snipper cord are just a few of the other products prodced in the estate.
| Dining
In Kerang there are a number of places to dine out. Including restaurants and hotels, trendy cafes and a bakery.
| Shopping
Kerang has a busy retail industry. Covering everything from the latest in fashions, clothes, shoes, accessories. Hardware, car parts, computers, furniture, camping equipment, chemists, supermarkets. Also a factory outlet for macs shortbread. And many more.
|    | To find out more check these pages-
Kerang Information Centre Gannawarra Shire Sir John Gorton Library History Of Kerang
Dining Accommodation Shopping Industry and Manufacture
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