Australia · 8 days · 1,100 km · Loop
Murray River — paddlesteamers and Victorian wines
Murray River, the natural border between Victoria and NSW: Echuca (paddlesteamer capital, steam boats), Mildura (sun and Riverina wines), Swan Hill (Pioneer Settlement), Yarrawonga golf, fruit picking. Golden river at sunset and houseboats.
Highlights
- Echuca paddlesteamer cruise
- Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement
- Mildura wineries
- Murray Sunset NP
- Hattah-Kulkyne NP
- Yarrawonga golf
- Cohuna river bend
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Melbourne → Echuca
Melbourne → Echuca · 220 km
Overnight: BIG4 Echuca
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Day 2
Echuca paddlesteamer + Port
Echuca · 30 km
Overnight: BIG4 Echuca
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Day 3
Echuca → Swan Hill
Echuca → Swan Hill · 165 km
Overnight: Riverside Caravan Park
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Day 4
Swan Hill Pioneer + Hattah-Kulkyne
Swan Hill → Mildura · 220 km
Overnight: BIG4 Apex Mildura
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Day 5
Mildura wineries
Mildura · 80 km
Overnight: BIG4 Apex Mildura
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Day 6
Mildura → Murray Sunset NP
Mildura → Murray Sunset · 100 km
Overnight: Pink Lakes camp
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Day 7
Murray Sunset → Yarrawonga
Murray Sunset → Yarrawonga · 280 km
Overnight: BIG4 Yarrawonga
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Day 8
Yarrawonga → Melbourne
Yarrawonga → Melbourne · 270 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.