Official tourism account for the mighty Murray region in Victoria + New South Wales (Australia)
Murray Regional Tourism Board has created this page to inspire people to visit The Murray region, revisit memories of your favourite trips and share the very best that the region has to offer. We welcome all those who have ever visited our beautiful region and felt inspired to share your comments, images and videos.
Searching for a perfect spot to sip and see? Look no further than Morrisons Riverview Winery
Nestled in Visit River Country bushland with sprawling vines, this gem, just minutes from Moama and right along the Murray, is renowned for its exceptional food and wine.
Your Murray moment awaits!
Unlock the extraordinary landscapes of Mildura with Murray Offroad Adventures! 🌿
Their passion for your adventure guarantees not just breath-taking sights and wild encounters, but also the captivating stories that make this region truly remarkable.
Get ready for an adventure beyond the ordinary!
Murray Cod Season is finally here! 🎣
Pack your hooks, and bring your mini-anglers. Fishing along the Murray is a fantastic family activity, where unforgettable memories and incredible catches await. 🐟
Tee off along the Murray's top courses, where every swing is a step into golfing paradise!
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a weekender, with over a dozen incredible courses, we know you'll love unwinding on the lush fairways.
Plan your golfing escape and discover the allure of the Murray's renowned courses. 🏌️♂️🏞️
https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/things-to-do/golf
Boat season is here, and we're loving it! 🌊
Grab your mate with the boat, pack the esky, and head to the Murray for an adventure on the water.
Dive into the action on Lakes Hume and Mulwala and checkout the incredible surrounding towns while you're there! 🚤
https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/things-to-do/on-the-river/boating
Sip, savour, and soak in the charm of Echuca! ✨
Echuca Distillery offers not just exceptional gin but also a prime location for time with friends. Enjoy the incredible views over Echuca's main street as you indulge in locally crafted spirits.
And while you’re there, pick up a Christmas gift with their great range suited to all tastes 🎄
Dive into Murray magic with All Seasons Houseboats!
🛥️ Learn to navigate and park your own houseboat for a personalised adventure.
🌊 Your stay, your way — Discover the Murray river at your pace.
🏠 Incredible interiors, with accommodation ranging from 2-12 berth
🚗 A sense of adventure and a driver's license is all you need!
Click the link below for more info and set sail this Summer ⚓️
https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/blog/houseboating-101-your-murray-river-houseboat-questions-answered
Savouring the last of spring with a waterside picnic 🌷
Grab a blanket, a friend and indulge in the goodness of the Murray region's food and wine. As the days get warmer, there's no better way to celebrate the season. 🌞
📷 credit: Chloe Smith Photography
Nothing better than an ice cream and a beautiful Murray Sunset 🌅
Thanks for sharing Monumental Ice Creamery🍦
Savour the flavours of the Murray! 🍅
Our local farmers' markets have a great selection of fresh, locally-grown/made produce, that showcases the incredible offerings of our region.
From fresh farm eggs to local wines, we've got it all.
To discover more about these markets or to find which ones are on during your visit, click the link below! 🍇
https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/search/What's+On/?query=market
Recently awarded the prestigious title of Readers' Choice Regional Restaurant for 2023, The Province By Matt De Angelo, brings an extraordinary dining experience to Mildura, blending the best of Italian culinary traditions with a contemporary touch.
Watch as Matt De Angelo talks about his passion for using local and seasonal produce, The Province experience and how the Mildura region influences his menu.
Visit Mildura
Embark on a journey through time with the P.S. Cumberoona! 🚢
This magnificent 1906 paddle steamer, equipped with dual power capabilities, weaves the story of yesteryears and today. The Cumberoona stands as a testament to resilience, having weathered the tides of history.
The P.S. Cumberoona, a replica of the river legends of old, offers a taste of the past with the comforts of the present. With the ability to convert back to its original steam-driven glory, it's a living tribute to the days when the Murray River was a lifeline to the world of trade.
Adventures are always best shared! 🌄
Whether you're exploring the beauty of the township or fishing with family on Lake Boga, Visit Swan Hill has something for everyone!
Tag a friend who would love to join you on the journey! 😍
📷️: Photography by Ewen Bell
Time to relive the classics at Quambatook Silo Cinema! 🌾
Join Quamby Silo Cinema at the charming community-run event, where they transform an old grain silo into a nostalgic movie night under the starry skies. 🌙
📍 Date: Saturday 4th November
⏰ Time: 7:30pm
📽️ Movie: 'Ride Like A Girl'
Quambatook Silo Cinema offers a trip down memory lane, where the golden age of cinema lives on. Dust off your comfy chairs and blankets, and let's make it a cozy, heart-warming evening together.
Book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1100921
🍷🍴 Get ready for a full weekend of flavours at the North East Food & Wine Festival 2023! 🎉 This year, Visit Albury Wodonga are expanding the fun to three incredible days of foodie bliss at Junction Square, Wodonga.
Here's what you can expect:
📅 Friday: Embark on a culinary journey with fine dining experiences in Albury and Wodonga.
🍻 Saturday: The main event at Junction Place, featuring over 40 local vendors offering a delightful array of wines, craft brews, and gourmet delights. All of this accompanied by the lively beats of live music and entertainment.
🍳 Sunday: Wrap up the weekend with enriching masterclasses, workshops, and immersive tours.
Don't let your taste buds miss out on this unforgettable experience! Explore the full program by visiting the link below 🌟
https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/products/north-east-food-and-wine-festival
Looking for a different kind of stay? Check out Outback Almonds glamping on their working almond farm! 🏕️
At Outback Almonds, you can dine under the stars or within the almond trees, surrounded by the beauty of nature. 🌟🌿
Experience Wentworth
Chasing dreams one fish at a time 🎣 The Murray River always delivers unforgettable moments!
Look at this young angler reeling in a delicious catch at Visit Mildura
Just like our fishing adventures, there's magic in the simplicity of nature. The Murray River never fails to provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments. ✨
📷: Hawkeye Photography - Aaron Hawkins: Photographic Artist
There are plenty of ways to explore the beauty of The Murray in Echuca! 🌊
From serene nature to river charm, there's an adventure for everyone. Which one would you pick? 🤷♀️
1&2: Billabong Ranch Echuca 🐎
3: Emu Outdoors 🚣
4: Green Pedal Cycles 🚴♂️
5: Murray River Paddlesteamers - Echuca 🚢
Echuca Moama Tourism
New release alert from Corowa Distilling Co. 🥃
Aged on the Western side of the distillery and subjected to the fierce Australian heat, it’s a big and peaty whisky with tonnes of ex bourbon vanilla character.
Get your hands on a bottle of Single Barrel Release - Peated Bourbon Cask today. Available online and at the Distillery!
📷: instagram.com/corowadistillingco
Need a reason to show off your camping gear? 💁
Conveniently, we have a seven-day camping itinerary from Albury to Mildura perfect for those looking to explore the Murray Region. 🤝
Drive through diverse landscapes, camp amongst red gums and even on beautiful sandy beaches. 🏕️
Tap the link and plan your camping trip today 👉
All the best places to park your caravan and campgrounds to set up your tent so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature along The Murray.
Pictured: The early birds getting the worm. ⏰
And in our case, the worm is a gorgeous Murray River sunrise. 🌤️
How did you start your Monday morning? It's not too late to make your day extraordinary - start your week off right. 🥰
Tap the link if you're in need of some hiking trail inspiration 👉 https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/things-to-do/outdoor-adventure/walking-cycling
Organic vineyards, local produce and a beautiful walking track 😍 What more could you want from a weekend adventure?
Restdown Wines is located on 1,100 acres of natural bush and farmland, a certified vineyard, winery, cellar door and beef farm. 😲
Enjoy an easy 40-minute walk through the vineyard and farm, then return to the cellar door for wine-tasting and delicious share platters that will leave you wanting more.
Tap the link for more info on Restdown Wines 👉
https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/products/restdown-wines-walking-trail
What's better than a farm sale? An entire Murray River Farm Gate Trail. 💯🧺
Sustained by fertile soils, a productive climate and a passion for paddock-to-plate produce, as you journey along our Farm Gate Trail you'll find mouthwatering products around every corner. 🚙
Whether you're a foodie, wine connoisseur, beer aficionado or an ice cream lover - the Farm Gate Trail has you covered for all 242km.
Start your tastebud journey by clicking on the link for more information: https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/itineraries/murray-farm-gate-trail 👈
Farmers and their families invite you to see and savour for yourself what makes the Murray Region so special.
Our famous Murray Cod just became a collectable item! 🪙
We know how Aussies love the 'big things' that span our nation 🌏 including the Big Pineapple, Banana and Murray Cod, Australia Post has released collectable stamps and coins featuring these iconic landmarks. 🤩
Keep your eye out and see if you can 'catch' the Murray Cod collection. 🐟
You're school holiday saviour is back with another handy tip for the upcoming break. 🦸
From 19 September to 6 October, the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) will be running its Art Camp for kids aged 5 to 12. 🎨🧑🎨
Book your kids in for one day or all four, they will get to enjoy a tour of the museum and experiment with multiple mediums including 👉 clay, paint, watercolours, charcoal, drawing, sculpture and mixed media.
For more information, tap the link: https://www.mamalbury.com.au/events/art-camp 🖌️
Now that's what we call luxury on the water. 👇
Equipped with the best technology, hotel room standard suites and a fully equipped kitchen 💯 you won't want to leave your floating castle that is Moama on the Murray Houseboats.
Glide along the stunning banks of The Murray from your comfortable charter 🛥️ start planning your houseboat holiday today via the link: https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/products/moama-on-murray-houseboats
Who's ready for some boot-scootin' country fun? 🤠🎶
The Deni Ute Muster is just around the corner ➡️ get your tickets for two days filled with live entertainment and activities 29 - 30 September. 🗓️
With James Johnston, Jessica Mauboy and Missy Higgins headlining, this year's ute muster isn't one to miss.
Want to make it a week-long holiday? Tap the link and check out Deni's range of activities: https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/places-to-go/central/deni
📸: instagram.com/deniutemuster
Vanilla Slice contest 🤩 now that's an event we can get around.
In mid-August, Mildura was a hive of tasty treats and critical taste testing at the Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph. 🍰
Competing in various age groups and categories, Mildura saw different fruit cakes, traditional vanilla slices and innovations of the timely classic.
Think you have a brilliant vanilla slice recipe? Make sure you enter for next year's competition.
Here's to dreaming of becoming a vanilla slice judge. 🤤💭
Relaxed weekends by the river are found in Koondrook. 📌
A hive of activity in the late 1800s, the Koondrook Wharf connected the Murray River to many northern communities.
Now an award-winning wharf 🏅 take a stroll along the broad docks and appreciate the showcase of history and nature all in one place.
Grab a picnic blanket and tap the link to find out more 👉 https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/products/koondrook-wharf
Do you know what time it is? 🤔 It's adventure time. 👍
At the beginning of the year Luke from Albertos Travels and Zac Freuden packed their gear into a van 🚙💨 and explored all the backroads of the Murray River.
Firing up the engine in Holbrook and ending at Ulupna Island 📌 these mates tracked the Murray through amazing national parks, stopping to sample the best local fresh produce and beverages.
Follow Zac's five-day guide to the backroads of the Murray River by clicking the link: https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/blog/exploring-backroads-through-the-murray-with-zac-freuden
🧑: instagram.com/ZacFreuden, instagram.com/Albertos.Travels
🔦 Town Spotlight 🔦
This week's town spotlight has fallen on the stunning lands of Urana. 📌
As the weather begins to warm up this September, enjoy days spent at the Urana Aquatic Centre as you glide across the manmade lake. 💦
Stop for lunch at the waterfront pavilion before heading to the Happy Campers caravan park for the night. ⛺
And don't forget to visit the giant spider and Urana goanna sculptures before you leave. ✅
Visit Urana on your next holiday - tap the link for more information 👉 https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/places-to-go/east/corowaregion/places/urana
📍: North of The Murray
📸: instagram.com/happycampersaustralia_
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Unlock the extraordinary landscapes of Mildura with Murray Offroad Adventures! 🌿 Their passion for your adventure guarantees not just breath-taking sights and wild encounters, but also the captivating stories that make this region truly remarkable. Get ready for an adventure beyond the ordinary!
Dive into Murray magic with All Seasons Houseboats! 🛥️ Learn to navigate and park your own houseboat for a personalised adventure. 🌊 Your stay, your way — Discover the Murray river at your pace. 🏠 Incredible interiors, with accommodation ranging from 2-12 berth 🚗 A sense of adventure and a driver's license is all you need! Click the link below for more info and set sail this Summer ⚓️ https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/blog/houseboating-101-your-murray-river-houseboat-questions-answered
Nothing better than an ice cream and a beautiful Murray Sunset 🌅 Thanks for sharing Monumental Ice Creamery🍦
Seeking a weekend escape? 🚗💨 Follow the footsteps of our explorers, @sarannparker and @masokirby as they visit @visitsuncountry ! From strawberry picking and a delish breaky at @_thebigstrawberry to the relaxed vibes of @sportiesbarooga, the delectable delights of @theprettyplatterco, and the unique wonders of @cactuscountry, they've crafted the ultimate weekend getaway. Join their journey and make your own Murray moment. 🌄 #WeekendAdventures #LocalExplorers #visitthemurray #visitvictoria #stayclosegofurther #murrayriver #murraymoments
What's made of white granite, found in Visit Greater Hume and used to be a former hideout for bushranger Dan Morgan? 🔭 Oh wait ... we've given it away - Morgan's Lookout. 👀 Find it 📍 Culcairn to Walbundrie Road rising out of the otherwise flat countryside. Take the drive out and enjoy 360-degree views of the region from a viewing platform, before enjoying a picnic at one of the picnic facilities around the formation. 🍎 For more things to see and do in the area, start planning 👉 https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/places-to-go/east/culcairn 🎥 instagram.com/steventures__
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