Echuca has officially been named Victoria’s Top Tourism Town for 2026, and it’s a well-deserved recognition for a destination that has long been known for its riverfront, heritage, food, local experiences and unmistakable Murray River charm. For visitors, the award is also a useful reminder that Echuca offers much more than a quick weekend stop. … More
Kill the engine, dim the cabin lights, and step out onto the deck. Away from any town, with nothing but river red gums silhouetted against the horizon, the sky over the Murray does something city skies simply can’t. It fills in completely, edge to edge, with more stars than you knew were up there. Stargazing … More
Picture this: the sun dropping behind a line of red gums, the current slowing to a whisper, and your houseboat easing into a quiet bend with nothing but birdsong for company. That’s the real magic of a Murray River holiday: the freedom to stop wherever the river looks good, and wake up there the next … More
You’ve packed the rods, sorted the tackle box, and picked out the perfect snag to cast a line near. But before you drop bait in the water, there’s one detail worth sorting out first. Yes, you need a licence to fish the Murray River, and you need to make sure you get the right one. … More
You’re cruising along a quiet stretch of the Murray, red gums leaning over the water, when the river ahead simply stops, blocked by a wall of concrete and steel. No need to turn around. That’s a weir, and in a few minutes you’ll be gliding through it like it was never there. Locks and weirs … More
There’s a reason the Murray cod fish sits on nearly every Australian angler’s bucket list. It’s our largest freshwater species, can live past 50 years, and when a metre-long green-marbled torpedo smashes a surface lure at dusk, you’ll understand why people drive thousands of kilometres to chase one. This Murray cod fishing guide walks you … More
You’re cruising down the Murray, cold drink in hand, afternoon sun reflecting off the water – when a paddle steamer rounds the bend. Smoke puffing, paddles churning, whistle ready. It’s one of the great Murray moments. And how you handle the next 60 seconds isn’t just about confidence on the river, it’s about safety for … More
There’s something about cooking on the water that just feels better. Maybe it’s the river air, the slower pace, or the fact that someone’s already poured a glass of wine before you’ve even found the cutting board. Houseboat cooking can be something special, but it doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t need to pack … More
The Murray most people see is lovely. Wide, golden-lit, classic. But there’s a completely different river running behind it – through forest channels barely wider than your paddle span, past lagoons that don’t appear on tourist maps, into places where the only sounds are frogs, water, and whatever bird you’ve just startled out of a … More
Australia loves a good road trip. But what if your next great escape ditched the highway entirely and floated down the Murray instead? Caravanning has been a staple of the Aussie holiday for decades, and for good reason. It’s freedom, flexibility, and the open road. But a luxury houseboat holiday offers something a caravan simply … More
