Visit us in Bega

Bega Cheese Heritage Centre and Picnic Area on the river

If you're in the Bega area, a visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a must. We are located just north of town, on the banks of the Bega River.

The Heritage Centre is a faithful reproduction of one of the first buildings to be constructed on the Bega Cheese site in 1899. The Heritage Centre has a comprehensive display of cheese and butter making equipment from the turn of the 19th Century, giving visitors the chance to see how early farmers in our region lived, worked and transported their wares.

At the Heritage Centre you can order everything from a milkshake to a full lunch. You can taste the different varieties of the famous Bega Cheese, and take home any or all of the Bega products. We also stock a wide range of souvenirs and gifts.

Our riverside park is close by, with picnic pergolas, barbecues and playgrounds for the children – all with views of lush, green pastures and grazing cattle. Feel free to explore the sandy river banks along the Bega River, just a short stroll down the hill.

Entry to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is free, and we are open every day from 9am – 5pm, with the exception of Christmas Day and Good Friday.

The Bega Visitor Information Centre is now located at the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, handling ticket sales for Countrylink and Premier Buslines and offering an expanded range of brochures and information services to visitors to the centre.

Ample parking for cars, buses and caravans.

Please note, persons with allergic reactions to dairy products are advised that the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is located adjacent to our manufacturing facility, and exposure to dairy products in the environment is highly likely.