 Attractions
Albury Regional Art Centre: Major features include the Drysdale Collection, Australian Photographic Collection, and the Albury City Collection. Exhibitions change often featuring some of Australia's leading artists. A fascinating display that will have you enthralled for hours.
Echuca: The original wharf, built in 1860s, has been restored to its former glory. Riverboats and paddle-steamers travelling on the Murray still call here and the historic public buildings are a popular attraction. barbecue and picnic areas are available as well as restaurants.
Ettamoogah Pub, Albury: A great historic pub, a real-life version of the famous cartoon pub of the same name. With fantastic architecture and a friendly atmosphere, this pub offers great food and a social drinking circuit.
Gannawarra Wetlands, Barham: Visitors can expect to see many of the 260 species of bird life and animals which inhabit the Wetlands. Famous for its fauna and wildlife, the wetlands offer an amazing scenic tour.
Haberfields Milk, Albury: In 1991 a new range of boutique cheeses became available known as "Washed Smeared Cheeses", they are more commonly labelled at delicatessen shops as Gruyere, Raclette and Tilsit. Haberfields milk is famous for its quality and fantastic fresh taste.
Mildura Arts Centre: Housed in "Rio Vista" the 1891 home of the city's co-founder, WB Chaffey. The art collection included Australian contemporary sculpture and English paintings of the late 19th and early 20th century.
P.S. Cumberoona, Albury: Travel on this historic paddle streamer and experience the excitement of life on the Murray during the early 1900's. Operates daily during NSW and VIC school holidays and three times per week- Wed, Sat and Sun during Non School Holiday time.
Peppin Heritage Centre, Deniliquin: A tribute to the pioneering Peppin family, their triumphs and tragedies brought to life in a display of historic equipment, letters and their personal recollections.
The Pioneer Settlement, Swan Hill: Swan Hill, the Pioneer Settlement's seven acres of living history recreates the era of a Murray River town at the beginning of this century.
Wagga Wagga City Art Gallery: Home to the National Art Glass Collection, the best collection of glass art in Australia, as well as the Carnegie Print Collection.
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