The Murray River

The mighty Murray River forms the border between New South Wales and Victoria before heading south to the ocean. Unwind and enjoy the region's renowned slow food, wine, golf courses and temperate climate.

The Murray is the world's seventh largest river, stretching 2700 kilometres from the Great Dividing Range in north-eastern Victoria to South Australia. There are many ways to experience the river. Captain your own houseboat and drift at your own pace, take a cruise through the locks, hire a boat for a day's fishing or paddle through wetlands and creeks in a canoe. For a faster pace, water-ski along wider sections of the river.

If you prefer dry land, play a round of golf on a riverside course or visit one of the restaurants and wineries and combine great wine and food with stunning river views. For a more informal dining experience, spread your picnic blanket on one of the sandy beaches lining the river.

Walking tracks follow the river's course, past pelicans, wedge-tailed eagles, goannas and more.

A thriving modern city, Albury Wodonga is a charming mix of stately heritage buildings, established parks and gardens, and tree-lined streets. Further along the Murray, enterprising winemakers have been taking advantage of the fertile land and mild climate around Rutherglen since the early 1800s, making this one of Australia's oldest wine-growing areas.

The towns of Yarrawonga-Mulwala, separated by the Murray, boast a large and beautiful man-made lake and attract holidaymakers, golfers, anglers, tennis players, aquatic sports fanatics and bushwalkers.

Two-and-a-half hours north of Melbourne, Echuca was Australia's largest inland port in its heyday, when paddle steamers carted wool and wood downstream, returning with provisions and farm equipment. Today, the Port of Echuca has been completely refurbished, creating a stunning tourist precinct. Mother nature is also a star attraction, with the Mungo National Park offering striking, sand, salt and clay formations.

Go to Visit Victoria (The Murray) for further information.