The Murray, Victoria, Australia

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Culinary delights, sparkling waters and endless summer sun – life in abundance is life on The Murray. Explore the winding waterways of Australia's longest river as you wander through red gum forests, splash around on sandy river beaches, and savour the famous food, wine and fresh produce. Cruise downstream on an historic paddle steamer and see the past come to life at open-air museums and Indigenous cultural sites. Play captain on your own houseboat and then tee off at some of the best golf courses in the country.

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Cactus Country

Parks & gardens

Experience something out of this world. Cactus Country (as seen on Better Homes & Gardens) is an Australian desert landscape like no other. Drawing visitors...

The Murray River

Nature & wildlife

A mountain stream in its upper reaches, the river turns into a meandering river lined with magnificent forests of red gum and sandy beaches.

Barmah Nationla Park, The Murray, Victoria, Australia

Barmah National Park

National parks & reserves

Take a trip out to the Sun Country and discover an adventure lover's paradise, which is home to the largest River Red Gum forest in the world.

Port of Echuca Discovery Centre

History & heritage

The Port of Echuca Discovery Centre invites you to come walk the path of Echuca's river pioneers. A visit will allow you to explore the legend of Australia's...

Pink Lakes, The Murray, Victoria, Australia

Pink Salt Lakes

National parks & reserves

Set up camp out in the Murray Sunset National Park and watch the vivid colours of the famous Pink Lakes change from deep pink to bright white.

Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Heritage buildings

Visit a rare surviving example of a post war migrant camp featuring remnant huts and buildings of Block 19, one of the original accommodation blocks.

Touring the site with a free horse and carriage ride

Pioneer Settlement

History & heritage

Take a journey back in time and experience Australian history up close at the Pioneer Settlement, located on the banks of the Marraboor River.

Guided Walk amongst "The Walls of China"

Discover Mildura

Tour operator

Discover Mildura specialise in day tours to Mungo National Park; Pink Murray River Salt; food and wine venues; Murray River paddleboat cruises plus historical...

Kingfisher Cruises

Tour operator

Nowhere else in the world can you experience such timeless, natural beauty and peace as when you are gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands...

Heartbeat of the Murray

History & heritage

Set on the banks of the Little Murray River, the world-class Heartbeat of the Murray is a 360-degree multi-media spectacular unlike anything ever seen...

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Katamatite Garlic, The Murray, Victoria, Australia

Farm Gate Trail

Mildura Paddlesteamers, The Murray, Victoria, Australia. Image: Roberto Seba

Cruising the Murray

A little hidden gem. Always changing, always beautiful.

Local guides

Land of Plenty Music Festival

Festivals

30 Oct 2021

Land of Plenty Music Festival is back, bringing some of Australia's hottest and upcoming artists to Shepparton, Victoria for the second time. After a year...

Riverboats Music Festival

Festivals

18 - 20 Feb 2022

Join thousands of visitors as they descend on Echuca-Moama for three days of first-class entertainment and the very best in regional food and wine.

The start on Day Three - Picnic Point to Echuca

Massive Murray Paddle - Incorporating the Murray Canoe Marathon

Sports

21 - 25 Feb 2022

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The MMP21 has been moved to February 21 to 25, 2022The Massive Murray Paddle is an amazing five-day paddling adventure paddling race...

Tastes of Rutherglen

Festivals

12 - 13 Mar 2022

Tastes of Rutherglen will return on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2022 (Labour Day long weekend) to showcase the very best of the Rutherglen region’s...

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