THE MURRAY
Tumbling from its source in the High Country, the Murray is one of the world's great rivers, flowing through river red gum forests, wetlands teeming with birdlife, rich agricultural land and busy river towns. Here is your chance to discover the charm of the paddle steamer era, when the Murray was a vital transport system, linking the inland to the coast.
Activities abound - pick fruit, sample wine, hire a houseboat or try catching the famous Murray Cod. The Murray is also famous for its many high quality golf courses. Explore the Murray from the paddle steamer capital of Australia, Echuca-Moama. From here you can take a cruise or hire a houseboat - paddle steamers and riverboats still pull into its historic wharf.
Bask on the sunny shores of Lake Mulwala. Corowa, also has a colourful history associated with its role as a river port and the centre of agriculture in the region. Albury-Wodonga, roughly half way between Sydney and Melbourne, is a great base from which to explore the whole region. The alps, goldfields, heritage towns, river valley and wineries are all within easy reach.
Albury offers many experiences to soothe the spirit and delight the eye. Situated on the banks of one of the world’s great rivers, The Murray, and surrounded by enormous beauty and diversity, the Albury Wodonga region is wonderful to explore – there is something here to suit everyone.
Albury has broad tree-lined streets, interconnecting walking and cycling tracks and many areas of parkland to provide peace and relaxation. The Botanical Gardens are world class, there are three penguin parades everyday and nearby Lake Hume, with a capacity six times that of Sydney Harbour, boasts a kilometre of shoreline for every day of the year.
There are first class venues for all sports, including some spectacular golf courses. Water sports abound in the region with fantastic water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Or take the opportunity to explore spectacular Lake Hume Be moved by HotHouse Theatre the only professional theatre company in Regional Victoria, and marvel at the skills and grace of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus.
Enjoy live music at a café, a pub or concert venue, or discover local culture and history through the many galleries and museums of the region. Located in the fertile Murray Valley, Albury Wodonga is the hub of one of the richest and most diverse areas of primary production in Australia. Foods are varied, unique and abundant.
On the Murray River at the border between New South Wales and Victoria, the town of Corowa boasts a history rich of everything from golf mining and winemaking to timber milling. These days, many of these pursuits are still important in this prosperous district, along with the cultivation of wool, cereals and stock.
Corowa's fasinating history includes being called "the birthplace of federation" as it was here at the local Courthouse that the 1893 Federation Conference took place and the decision was made to draw up a constitution for the new nation.
Corowa is situated in the middle of the region's premier food and wine growing region. Where better to enjoy fine wine and delicious food, then in the heart of where is is produced. Come and experience country hospitality at it's best.
