Things to Do In and Around Melbourne - The Murray Region

If you happen to be in Melbourne and want toarchitectural fashion sense of those years. There's
travel around Victoria, then do not forget to payalso a fig tree that was planted by two famous
a visit to the Murray Region. The Murray River isexplorers by the name of Burke and Willis. They
Australia's second longest river. There are severalhad passed through Swan Hill during the 1860s
wonderful places to visit here in this area such asand planted the fig tree as a symbol of their
river-side towns and various cities. Want to knowjourney. It's still standing there; right on Curlewis
more about the Murray Region? Then check outStreet.
this article and you will find what you are lookingEchuca
for.A more famous destination for tourists who want
Mildurato go exploring the Murray Region is the town of
Mildura is a town that is located on the MurrayEchuca. There are museums here as well as
River's Victorian side (the upper corner ofhistoric buildings. The town's wharf itself is a
northwestern Victoria). Mildura is sometimeshistorical landmark and you can take river cruises.
referred to as an inland oasis because it is famousNow that's what cruising through history means!
for its cultivated zones and irrigated areas usedDuring the mid 1800s era, Echuca was an inland
for vineyards, fruit farms, and the like. Exploringport that was so full of energy. Only the noise
the Murray River with ancient-technologycould compete with how busy the town was. It
paddleboats gives you a brief opportunity to stepwas an important trading port wherein paddle
back in time and experience the simple life. Withstreamers regularly transported supplies back and
vineyards within reach, such fine markets andforth into the interior regions of Australia.
restaurants like Stefano's, the overall ambiance ofAlbury-Wodonga
the place complements the whole image ofThe most populated area of the Murray Region
simplicity along with its mild climate.happens to be the twin cities of Albury-Wodonga.
Swan HillIt's a twin city that straddles the River Murray
A river-side town just a little further down thecoming in between Victoria and New South Wales.
river is Swan Hill. The town of Swan hill offersIt happens to be one of Australia's largest inland
some fascinating sights and attractions such ascommunities. You can have fun in
the Pioneer Settlement. The Pioneer Settlement isAlbury-Wodonga as it offers lots of exciting things
basically just a replica of a real 19th century town.to do like white water rafting and other such
The recreation of this town is highlighted by theactivities. You can also visit the gold mines and the
authenticity of the buildings based on thesplendid wineries.