During the school holidays, if you don’t take the kids out, you’ll end up quarrelling at home with them. So, are you ready to take them out for a stroll?

Cactus Country is recommended for all moms and dads who love taking photos of their little ones!

3 hours from Melbourne to the Mexican Cactus Kingdom – though a bit of a drive, it’s highly recommended! If you find a same-day round trip from Cactus Country to be a bit strenuous, you can plan a two-day, one-night itinerary. Along the way, you can explore the town of Shepparton.

As soon as you stop the car, you’re greeted with super cute coloured scenes, reminiscent of the movie ‘Coco,’ filled with exotic Mexican elements: cacti, skulls, deserts, guitars, and wide-brimmed hats.

When we visited, the sun was shining bright. The garden isn’t large, with about four or five tracks, but there’s little shade, so it can get quite hot.

At the entrance, there are several wide-brimmed hats available for visitors to use for photos – they are quite heavy, though. In late October, many cacti are in bloom!

The cafe at the entrance offers drinks and meals at reasonable prices. After strolling and taking photos, you can sit in the courtyard with an Iced Margarita! The Tacos are also good, priced at $18 for 3 pieces.

Address: 4986 Murray Valley Hwy, Strathmerton VIC 3641, or simply search ‘Cactus Country’ on Google Maps.
Ticket: A$20, but if you book online in advance, it’s $17.5.