Went for dinner the other night and had a really good meal and great night. Ate in the bistro where there is a really good menue for all meals plus a great specials board. The kids loved it because it is an open kitchen so you can see the chefs preparing the meals. The kids ordered from the kids menu (very reasonable prices and large portions) and each got a goody bag to play with while waiting for their meal (they were too busy watching the chefs to use them though so took them home - they had colouring sheets, pencils some lollies). The adult meals were very well priced too but the meals were so big my husband and i just couldn't eat everythig. I noticed a lot of people at other tables leaving stuff too - never seen such big meals. The meals are very quick to come out and there was one mistake with our order which was fixed very quickly. My meal - the chicken parma with chips and sald for $18 was delicious!!

Approximate cost: $16-25

I have taken the kids to a few different dentists for their checkups but this one is by far the very best. I recently rang with very little notice and was able to get an appointment very quickly. There is a great play area for the kids while they are waiting and i found the Dentist to be fantastic with the kids. My eldest required more than just a checkup and the dentist was teriffic with her. There were no tears. He explained everything he was going to do and made sure she was okay as he was doing it. Gave the kids stickers and toothpaste at the end and booked us in for the next checkup on the spot... Saves a lot of mucking around later. Found the prices the best out of the dentists i have been to and the overall experience was by far better than anything else the kids have experienced elsewhere. Would highly recommend this practice for children!!!!

Approximate cost: $40-100

Have taken the family out there a number of times now and every time the kids get cranky when its time to leave.....they never want to leave!!! We take our own snacks or a picnic lunch but they have a cafe which has a great range of hot and cold food/drinks available. There is also a free BBQ et up and numerous undercover areas to sit and eat. Once you pay for your wristband the activities are unlimited and you can stay as long as you want. Activites include rock climbing wall which my kids love and hang around all day (4 levels of difficulty and suitable from 5 yr olds through to adults - 100kg maximum weight i think per person). There are also go karts, the mini train ride, the animal nursery, jumping castle, play ground for toddlers, sand pit, paddle boats, archery,tractor rides, lots of animals that you can wander around and see oh and the pony rides are a big hit.

Approximate cost: $7.00 per child

My husband and i go here weekly for our coffee and cake treat. $10 for a great cup of coffee and your choice of cake - theres usually a minimum of 10 different cakes, tortes, tarts etc to choose from and each week i have the same dilemma - what should i choose because they all look so delicious. The coconut lime cheesecake and the lemon tart are delicious!! And the serves are very generous and everything comes with fresh cream and ether a chocolate sauce or raspberry coolie. Coffee is always hot which is good and the staff are always friendly and on the ball. I love the open kitchen design where you can sit and watched everything being prepared and the chefs are happy to answer any questions. Lovely place with a really warm feel and lovely stained glass windows!! As an added bonus they have a good range of the daily papers to read while you are there. Apart from the coffee and cake they have a great all day brekkie menu (huge servings ) and a really interesting lunch menu - lots of different things and a great daily specials menue. This is one of my favourite places to eat in Shepparton. They have a coffee club card to so you can get free coffee!

Approximate cost: $15-$18

Have been a couple of times now and each time the experience is totally relaxing. Offer a variety of services but i think they are most known for their massages. DIVINE!!!! They have a wide range of pamper products, candles, soaps etc (a little expensive but well worth it). Staff are very professional and friendly.

Love taking the kids to Giggle N Wriggle. Very well priced for entry and food (great variety of food for both kids and adults). Also run Friday night Discos and have extra activities during the school holidays. Always have found it very clean. Great for Mums Groups too.

Approximate cost: $7 per child