Experience The Murray River

Visting The Murray River is an exciting adventure with a new view around every bend. The Murray River is about 2530 kilometres and starts as a small stream in the Australian Alps and travels through 3 states, New South Wales, Victoria  and eventually flows out to sea in South Australia.

The Murray River provides many experiences that we can all enjoy, Cruising down the Murray River in a houseboat is the most relaxing experience, trying to catch a Murray Cod is the aim of many fishermen, the old time paddle steamers are a wonderful sight to see and have a ride on and experience years gone by, there is also many water sports enjoyed particularly in the summer months.

Camping is enjoyed by many thousands of people evey year, bush camping is enjoyed as well as staying in cabins and other accommodation along the river. There are many towns along the Murray River that enjoy the tourism that is created because of the stunning beauty, charm and the regular events that happen each year.

Some of the festivals and activities happening are the River Boats Jazz, Food and Wine Festival and the  Southern 80, the largest water skiing race in the world in February. Visit in June to marvel at a breathtaking sky of colour at the World Hot Air Ballooning Championship.  In November Mildura hosts the Mildura Jazz and Wine Festival for lovers of modern and traditional jazz music,  the Murray marathon in December is an annual 404 km canoeing race that runs between Yarrawonga and Swan Hill.

Next time you are planning a holiday consider visiting The Murray River, there is many towns to visit, activities to do, learn the very interesting history of the river,  cruise the Murray River at your leisure,  enjoy fine food, picturesque surroundings and great entertainment. You can even take a ride on an historic paddle steamer.

For more information check out hthe offical Murray River website www.murrayriver.com.au