In the Murray Outback you nominate the pace. Whether you want to
drift, dream or discover, your holiday in the Murray Outback is
sure to become a pleasure long remembered.
Whatever makes your holiday special, you will find much to enthral
you in the Murray Outback. Parched Mallee wilderness, fertile Murray
River wetlands, gracious historic townships and exquisite restaurants
famous the nation over. The contrasts are unique. The region ripe
for discovery. The Murray Outback welcomes you to sample its
delights.
It is surprising how quick it is to get here. Quality highways mean
the region is easily accessed from all major eastern locations as
well as Adelaide. If you choose to fly, Mildura is just over an hour
away. With its inviting climate, warm and dry all year round, this is
truly the accessible outback.
The region is divided into five distinct areas. The Mallee
outback terrain is stark and subtle – a world away from Mildura’s
verdant and abundant farmlands.
Broken Hill is a gracious city with a fascinating history.
Swan Hill too will beguile you with its breezy colonial charm,
while through the Riverland the majestic Murray snakes its way.
Each in their own right is a choice holiday location but you may
choose to tour the Murray Outback by road and explore the region’s
rich diversity.
First rate accommodation is to be found wherever you go. Be it an
isolated wilderness campsite or the plush splendour of a luxury hotel,
in the Murray Outback you will be sure to find the place to stay
that is right for you.
Put your feet up if you want to or be active the whole day though.
Trek though a national park or take a delicious afternoon snooze.
In the Murray Outback you nominate the pace. Whether you want to
drift, dream or discover, your holiday in the Murray Outback is sure
to become a pleasure long remembered.
Rich diversity from Mallee's stark and subtle terrain to Mildura's
verdant and abundant farmlands.
Murray River snakes its way through ancient wetland environments and
distinct flora. Billabongs and lakes provide a haven for native
plants and animals. Experience the charm of the oldest riverside
townships or wonder the secluded and mysterious Lake Victoria and
Mungo National Park.
Diversity is the key when you visit Mildura, a charming oasis by the
majestic Murray. The river itself affords many delights-nostalgic
cruises in a regal old paddle steamer, swimming or skiing or simply
soaking up the sun. And for those that seek something a little more
sophisticated, Mildura has many special treats in store.
Only 30 kilometres north of Mildura, Wentworth was once the busiest
inland port in NSW and, at the time of Federation, one of the
locations considered for the Australian capital.
You only have to drive down Argent Street in the heart of Broken
Hill to realise you have arrived in a special place. The architecture
of the stately old buildings along this charming avenue provides an
extraordinary contrast to the outback wilderness that is little more
than a stones throw away.
Nestled on the banks of the majestic Murray and at the heart of a
fertile agricultural region, Swan Hill is a stylish, welcoming
township which offers visitors a warm Mediterranean climate and a
captivating mix of attractions, both historic and new.
There is much to see and do in the Riverland, a region graced
by a warm, dry climate and populated for thousands of years by
Aboriginal tribes who lived off the abundant natural resources the
Murray provided.
