Murray River Region

The Murray River Activities

If you are after a relaxing getaway with plenty of things to see and do, then the Murray River region located in Victoria Australia is the perfect destination.

Murray River activities range from the relaxing through to the exhilarating. Starting at the port of Echuca, take a tranquil cruise down the river on an historic Paddle Steamer. Go Murray River fishing in a tinny or canoeing through the wetlands.

Improve your swing at the Murray River golf course, or go for a thrilling water ski at Lake Hume, Lake Charm or Lake Mulwala. Not much of a skier? Then the Mildura Ski School will teach beginners and provide helpful advice and coaching for the more experienced.

Trek through some of Victoria's best National Parks and enjoy sensational landscapes, exquisite flora and interesting fauna.

Some of the Murray River National Parks that are definitely worth a visit include the Mungo National Park where you will see awe-inspiring sandy landscapes that have been magnificently structured over thousands of years from erosion and drought.

Also the Wyperfeld National Park where you will see some abundant Murray River wildlife including cockatoos, mallee fowl, western grey kangaroos and emus.

The Barmah State Forest is another must-see with a picturesque walking and cycling track that takes you past some historically significant and fascinating Aboriginal sites.

Along with the magnificent natural wonders of the district, the local township of Albury Wodonga, situated 300km north of Melbourne is also an interesting destination with its magnificent historical architecture, great food and wine, as well as fine art galleries and museums.