Take a trip

Take a day trip along the Cobb Hwy towards Mathoura, following the Long Paddock Touring rout. Once in Mathoura, enjoy the self-guided Gulpa Creek walk through River Red Gums for bird watching or visit the Reed Beds Bird Hide.

View the water tower mural by renowned artist Twoone, a stop on the River Country Art trail

Picnic at Picnic Point overlooking the Murray River, then, explore the Timber Heritage Walk to learn about the red gum timber industry.

Koondrook - Barham

65 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Explore the Koondrook waterfront’s restored Goods Shed, historic Arbuthnot Sawmills, and local history.

Walk across the historic Barham-Koondrook lift bridge and view the Gus Eagleton water tower mural on the River Country Art Trail.

Dine at Don’s Kitchen or the bistro in cluBarham or enjoy a meal on Barham’s retail strip.

Moulamein

110 MINUTES FROM MOAMA

Moulamein, the oldest Riverina town, offers a glimpse into the past with sites like the Mooloomoon Woolshed and Old Wharf.

See Heesco’s water tower mural on the River Country Art Trail or take part in the long-running Easter Saturday yabby races.

Explore the Moulamein River Walk along the Edward River and Billabong Creek to the Big Tree, the largest red gum in Australia and a sacred Wamba Wamba site.

Wakool

70 MINUTES FROM MOAMA

Home of the Wakool Sheep Races, known as ‘The Melbourne Cup of the Bush’, this quiet village, nestled among the trees, is the ideal stop for a spot of fishing. Close to the Edward, Niemur and Wakool rivers, the area is popular for those searching for a Murray cod, golden perch, silver fish or redfin.

Womboota

29 MINUTES FROM MOAMA

Along the Backroads Tourist Trail, Womboota is a quaint and historical village. Taste the romance of the past at the Old School Winery and Meadery, with a sample of possibly the world’s oldest fermented drink - mead - while browsing local art and pottery.

Tooleybuc

140 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

The River Country Art Trail reaches its sculptural crescendo with Gathering the Bounty — a striking 11-metre artwork by nationally acclaimed artist Stuart Green. Installed beside the Murray River in Mensforth Park, this towering figure represents the Riverina as Australia’s food bowl.

Cohuna

44 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Cohuna offers fishing, boating, canoeing, birdwatching, 4WD tracks, and walking trails. The Gateway to Gannawarra Visitors Centre is located next to Gunbower Creek, where you can get free mountain bike and fishing rod hire for exploring along the Gunbower Island Rd track or nearby fishing spots. The Cohuna Golf and Bowls Club, home of Stuart Appleby, is nestled in the Gunbower Forest alongside the creek.

Gunbower

29 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

The gateway to Gunbower Island, Australia’s largest inland island, where you can immerse yourself in native animals and over 160 bird species.

Take in renowned graffiti artist Jimmy D’vate’s large-scale portrait of the town, while grabbing a bite at the Gunbower Hotel. Stop for a homemade pie at the Gunbower Workshop Cafe and take a look through renowned Indigenous artist Kevin Williams’ gallery.

Torrumbarry

19 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Explore the significance of water management at the Torrumbarry Weir interactive centre with a self-guided walk detailing its century-long impact. The point where Gunbower Creek diverges from the Murray at Torrumbarry is a popular family picnic area.

Pyramid Hill

55 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Pyramid Hill is named after the granite hill that looms out of the countryside.

Terrick Terrick National Park is 20km south-east of the town and supports more than 200 species of native flora, including many rare and threatened species.

Scenic drives take visitors to grasslands, granite outcrops, eucalypt woodlands and historical farming sites and the Pyramid Hill & District Historical Society is well worth a look.

Leitchville

36 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

A short drive to the ecologically significant wildlife site known as the Kow Swamp. The swamp is rich in bird and fish life and is water storage for the Torrumbarry irrigation scheme.

A picnic area on the east side of the lake is complete with a swimming area, toilets and barbecue facilities, with more barbecue facilities available at the north end of the swamp.

Lockington

33 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Through the centre of Lockington runs an extensive channel network where you may see a “Loch Ness” yabby — a giant yabby which can be pulled up from its depths in the middle of town. If you find a yabby, make sure you stop in at the community owned hotel to tell the locals about it.

The Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex, is a local history museum paying homage to an incredible array of heritage farming equipment.

Rochester

23 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

The Rochester Sport Museum, open Thursday through Sunday, has a collection of sports memorabilia, information on Australian sports history and reflects Australian cyclist and politician Sir Hubert Opperman, born in Rochester, and his enduring cycling feats in the 1920s and ’30s.

Rochester GrainCorp silos are painted by Jimmy Dvate, dedicated to local flora and fauna with mural’s of the threatened azure kingfisher, squirrel glider and large duck-billed platypus.

There are over 50 pieces of public art spread throughout the town including a mural park in Moore St and a mural featuring former Rochester local and homicide detective Ron Iddles.

Through its museum and collections, the Rochester Historical & Pioneer Society offers valuable educational opportunities for residents and visitors alike, fostering an understanding and appreciation for the district's heritage.

The Rochester Mural Festival is held each autumn, with artists painting large-scale works in public, with the winning mural each year acquired by the town and displayed permanently in the mural park. For details, visit rochestermuralfest.com.au

Kyabram

33 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Visit the Kyabram Fauna Park, home to over 400 Australian animals across 55ha. Get close to koalas, tour the reptile area, or help feed cassowaries.

The Kyabram Town Hall Gallery features rotating exhibitions of local, national, and travelling art, often including textile art, and houses an information centre. See the Kyabram Water Tank mural depicting endangered fauna park animals from the viewing platform at the old train station.

Annual events include the Kyabram Spring Market and Santa’s Cave before Christmas, Kyabram Taste and Tunes (February), Rodeo (March), Agricultural Show (October), and RV Country Music Festival (November).

Tongala

21 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Tongala is lined with over 50 murals that tell the history and past culture of the town.

Pay your respects to past servicemen at the Tongala Light Horse Memorial, which leads to the War Memorial for Cavalry (Vietnam) where you can pay your respects to the Armoured Corp serviceman who lost their lives in the Vietnam War

Girgarre

29 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Walk the sound walk, strumming and banging to make a tune as you stroll along, with community music events, Moosic Muster in January and Jigarre Jammin’ from February to November.

Gargarro Botanic Gardens is a unique world-class botanical garden that reflects the region’s dry landscape, celebrating native flora, precious water resources and local Indigenous history.

The Girgarre produce and craft market, which focuses on quality local produce and crafts, is held on the second Sunday of every month.

Stanhope

33 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Commissioned by the Stanhope RSL Sub-branch, the Montevideo Maru mural remembers Australia’s largest maritime disaster.

The town’s main attraction is Fonterra, the big cheese factory that has a mural made up of 11,000 photos of the community.

For those after a bargain, Stanhope Community market happens the first Sunday of each month.

Rushworth

53 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Wander the wide high street, reading the ‘Walk through time’ plaques to learn about the gold rush era that once was. Visit the Rushworth Museum or the Ironbark forests on the edge of town.

The Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival with market, Easter Bonnets, dog show, street parade and demonstration of vintage vehicles is held every Easter Saturday. Rushworth market is along the main street, the third Saturday of each month.

Visit the site of the former township and gold mine, Whroo and Balaclava Mines in the surrounding state forest.

Colbinabbin

45 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Travel to Colbinabbin to see one of the most wonderful pieces of silo art imaginable with five privately owned silos painted by artist Tim Bowtell.

The silos depict significant events in the history of Colbinabbin including paintings of the early farmers' picnics, transporting grain to and from the Colbinabbin silos, the role of the CFA and channel building to the town, and the massive tractor pull from the 1980s.

Barmah

31 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Barmah National Park has the largest red gum forest in the world. Enjoy the Barmah Lakes Loop track, which begins and ends at the Dharnya Centre. The centre was established with the help of the local Aboriginal community to teach visitors about the region’s ecology, culture and history.

Shepparton

55 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

On the banks of the Goulburn River, there is plenty to offer when it comes to rich cultural diversity and a dining scene that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

From Victoria Park Lake to several museums including Shepparton Art Museum, and a network of paths, reserves, forests, bushwalking tracks and scenic picnic spots, Shepparton is a place to shop, explore, enjoy and relax.

Deniliquin

54 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Set on the Edward River, Deniliquin offers a variety of activities for visitors, including bushwalking and water sports. The Peppin Heritage and Visitor Information Centre is the ideal starting point.

Heritage walks take you past the town’s historic buildings and along a tree-lined river to the Island Sanctuary, where an abundant bird life can be seen.

Markets are held on the fourth Saturday of the month in Waring Gardens. The town is famous for the Deni Ute muster in October.