Cobden Visitor Information Centre

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

🐾⭐ Cobden’s very own Dog on the Butter Box!
Forget Dog on the Tuckerbox — in Cobden, we do things a little differently. 😂
Despite the wind and rain, the VIC BBQ is sizzling away this morning, and this handsome bloke has found himself the perfect perch on one of our Western Star butter box seats.
🌭 BBQ on now
⭐ Celebrating 100 Years of Western Star
📍 Cobden Visitor Information Centre, 33 Curdie Street
Come down, grab a snag and say hello!
Dog on the Tuckerbox? Nah. Cobden’s got Dog on the Butter Box. 🐕⭐

03/09/2026

⭐ COBDEN IS SEEING STARS! ⭐
They’re going up! ❤️💛
Our 100 Stars for 100 Years are starting to appear right across Cobden as businesses get behind this weekend’s celebration of 100 years of Western Star.
From shop windows and verandahs to some of our beautiful historic buildings, the stars are spreading through the C*D — and we LOVE seeing businesses joining in and making the town look fantastic.
Because the best community celebrations are exactly that:
Community celebrations.
Not one shop.
Not one organisation.
Not one little corner of town.
Cobden. ❤️💛
A huge thank you to every business that has happily found a spot for a star (or three!) and helped us turn the C*D into one big celebration.
If you're wandering through town over the next few days, see how many you can spot. ⭐
100 years. 100 stars. One town celebrating together.
And judging by these photos… Cobden understood the assignment. 👏⭐❤️💛

27/08/2026

Have you booked in for a factory tour yet? Spaces filling up so be quick! Link in comments

26/08/2026

Time to get snapping!!

📸 **COBDEN THROUGH THE LENS IS BACK FOR 2026!** 📸

It’s time to grab your camera—or your phone—and start capturing the people, places and moments that tell Cobden’s story.

Whether you’re an experienced photographer, an enthusiastic beginner or a young person who simply loves taking photos, there’s a category for you!

📷 Landscapes & Nature
📷 Community Life
📷 Heritage & History
📷 Agriculture & Rural Life
📷 Atmospheric
📷 Open Creative
📷 Preschool, Junior and Senior youth categories

🏆 Category prizes, a Judge’s Choice Award and the Community Choice Award will all be up for grabs.

📅 **Exhibition: 23–25 October 2026**
📍 **Cobden Civic Hall – Supper Room**

Entry details and the full information pack are coming soon—but don’t wait to start snapping!

**Capturing moments. Sharing stories. Celebrating Cobden.** 💛🖤

26/08/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR FUDGE! 🚨

The Dairylicious Farm Fudge August pop-up is nearly finished—and once it’s gone, it’s gone! 🍫🐄

Stock up on all those delicious favourites before the end of the month.

📍 Cobden Visitor Information Centre
33 Curdie Street, Cobden

Be quick… that secret fudge stash won’t refill itself! 😋

21/08/2026

Join us to celebrate Western Star's 100th birthday! For generations, Cobden has been at the heart of the Western Star story. From local farmers and factory teams to the families and community members who have supported Western Star over the years, Western Star wouldn't be what it is today without the people behind it. To mark this milestone, we're inviting the Cobden community to join us for a special afternoon celebrating Western Star's 100th birthday. The afternoon celebration will include: 󏭠Guided factory tours 󏉠AFL player meet-and-greets 󎶠Live entertainment 󍴠Food and refreshments 󎁠Giveaways 󎂠And of course, birthday cake made with Western Star butter! Join us to learn more about Western Star's history, see the manufacturing process up close, and discover the role the factory plays in the local community. Tours will run hourly from 10.00am to 4.00pm, with places limited and bookings essential. Saturday 5 September 2026 JH Vagg Memorial Park, Cobden 12.00pm – 3:30pm Register for Western Star's 100th Birthday and book your factory tour via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-star-100th-birthday-factory-tours-bbq-event-tickets1995856668021?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/08/2026

The Corangamite Gift Card is getting ready to launch! Come and join us at the Cobden V.I.C. on Friday 11 September from 8.30am-10am to find out what it's all about. RSVP for catering purposes: https://events.humanitix.com/corangamite-gift-card-launch-event

14/08/2026

🧸 Looking for something unique for a little one?

✨ New stock has just arrived at the Cobden Visitor Information Centre!

These gorgeous pieces are handmade right here in Cobden and include a lovely selection of colourful bibs and little essentials — perfect for a new baby, baby shower, birthday or just because. 💕

Shopping at the VIC is also a wonderful way to support local makers while finding something you won’t see everywhere else.

📍 Cobden Visitor Information Centre
33 Curdie Street, Cobden

Pop in and discover something handmade, local and a little bit special. 🧵💗

12/08/2026

📍 PUT YOUR STAMP ON AUSTRALIA!

Cobden is officially on the Australian Adventure Passport trail! 🎉

Pick up your Australian Adventure Passport from the Cobden Visitor Information Centre and start collecting unique stamps as you explore destinations across Australia.

And of course, while you're here, make sure you add our very own COBDEN VIC 3266 stamp to your collection! 🐄🌳🚐

🧭 Explore amazing places
📸 Discover hidden gems
📍 Collect stamps and memories along the way

Already have an Australian Adventure Passport? Bring it in and get Cobden stamped!

One passport. Endless adventures. 💛💙