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Family Picnic on the Murray River
Family Picnic on the Murray River

Visitor Travel to Victoria - Murray River Tourist Info

The Murray flows some 2,700 kms from north eastern Victoria, from the Great Dividing Range, along the NSW and Victoria border all the way down to South Australia, near Adelaide.

Albury-Wodonga

Albury-Wodonga, leisurely country charm on the beautiful Murray River.

Mildura

Mildura, planned from 1886, has long had a multicultural population. A riverside resort with many attractions such as a great golf course and its many paddlesteamers, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Attractions include the Mildura Arts Centre, the Old Mildura Homestead, the Paddlesteamer Cruises, Hot Air Ballooning and Dolls on the Avenue, a museum with a wonderful collection of dolls, including many from the 1800’s. See more about Murray Outback Victoria Mildura Australia

Echuca

Echuca gets it name from an old aboriginal word, meaning ‘Meeting of the Waters.’ Since Echuca restored it’s old paddlesteamer port, the town caters well for visitors and tourists.

The streets are populated with renovated buildings from Echuca earlier days, allowing a nostalgic view of early country Victoria. More about Echuca Victoria and Moama NSW

Swan Hill

Swan Hill, an area well known for its famous wines, is also a great place to see and explore the wilder parts of Murray River.

For those on the great Australian food and wine trail, Swan Hill is a must. See Swan Hill Victoria Australia

Corryong

Corryong - ‘Man from Snowy River’ country Corryong is famous as the final resting place of Jack Riley, the inspiration for ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s poem The Man from Snowy River. The town is located on the upper reaches of the Murray River and is surrounded by mountain peaks and escarpments.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love Corryong; not only is it a popular spot for rock climbing, whitewater rafting and horse riding, its breathtaking natural environment is ideal for bushwalks, 4WD tours, cycling and fishing. In winter, the spectacular sight of snow-capped Mount Kosciuszko is a reminder that cross-country skiers can find snow within a half-hour drive. For unforgettable high-country experiences, visit in April for the Man from Snowy River Bush Festival.

National Parks and Gardens

The Murray has the World Heritage listed Mungo National Park, others include Murray Sunset NP, Hattah-Kulkyne NP and Wyperfeld NP. Beautiful gardens dot the landscape See Murray National Parks and Gardens.

Murray Wineries

As Victoria is becoming known as the premier wine centre of Australia, there are many wineries here in the region worth visiting to sample local fare, as well as the variety of wines. More about wine regions in the Murray and wineries Wineries in the Murray Region Victoria

Dining

Great Seafood here is plenty and available. Many restaurants here offer Australian as well as international fare made from fresh local produce. During the warmer months there are plenty of opportunites to pick your own fruits and berries at various farms and co-ops.

Houseboats & other Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouses, apartments, Holiday Homes & Units, Cottages & Cabins, numerous Caravan Parks and of course houseboats, as well as plenty of motels gives you a wide variety of local accomodation to choose from.

Map of the Murray Region
Map of the Murray Region

Hotels range from the budget to 5 star.

Search for accommodation in Victoria and cities along the route Victoria Accommodation. Try Mildura, Echuca or Swan Hill.

Key towns in New South Wales along the Murray: Holbrook, Culcairn, Albury, Jindera, Corowa, Mulwala, Tocumwal, Barooga, Jerilderie, Deniliquin, Moama, Barham, Balranald and Wentworth.

Key towns in Victoria: Corryong, Wodonga, Rutherglen, Yarrawonga, Barmah, Shepparton, Cobram, Echuca, Cohuna, Koondrook, Kerang, Swan Hill, Mildura, Red Cliffs and Ouyen.

 

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