The mighty Murray, Australia’s longest river, winds itself through Victoria, NSW and on to South Australia.
The region stretches from Albury Wodonga to Mildura with many riverside towns and cities with great histories dotted along the river.
Attractions
The river is perfect for all water activities and fishing is popular. There are lots of cycling and walking trails.
One of the most popular tourist havens is Mildura with its Mediterranean-style climate and laid-back outdoor lifestyle.
It is a great place to experience the Murray in all its glory whether on a paddle steamer or luxury houseboat.
The twin cities of Albury-Wodonga hug the banks of the Murray River which in the past was a busy trade route for paddle steamers.
There is a great walking track beside the river at Noreuil Park that is shaded by massive Plane trees that turn golden in Autumn.
Swan Hill is the home of the Pioneer Settlement that steps back in time with its 1850s heritage cottages and shops.
The restored port of Echuca and historic precinct also takes you back in time. The iconic river adventure television series, All the Rivers Run was filmed here.
Stay
The Quality Hotel Mildura Grand and Mildura Mercure offer comfortable central accommodation close to the river and city attractions.
Albury’s Circa 1928 Hotel and Spa is a two-suite boutique hotel in a former 1928 renovated two storey Commonwealth Bank with striking art deco.
The CocknBull Boutique Hotel Echuca on the Campaspe River has five boutique apartments in central Echuca.
Stay in an authentic yurt with all the comforts at Talo Retreat at Moama on the Murray.
Dine
Self-taught chef Stefano de Pieri, who was born in Treviso, near Venice and arrived Australia in 1974, put Mildura on the gourmet food map.Dine at Stefano’s Cantina in the atmospheric cellars at the Grand HotelMildura.
Wodonga’s Miss Amelie offers a culinary journey under the helm of the talented David Kapay.
Across the river at Albury’s River Deck Cafe, is where chef Ludovic Baulacky turns seasonal produce into fabulous dishes.