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Paddlesteamers on the Murray River near Echuca, Victoria.

Port of Echuca, Victoria: Visiting the Discovery Centre and taking a paddlesteamer cruise

Chuntering along the Murray River on the PS Alexander Arbuthnot is an unquestionably idyllic way to spend an hour. Well, unless you’re the poor engineer down below, continually throwing logs into the hungry boiler. The romance of being on board a paddlesteamer probably doesn’t stretch…

Australia, cruises, Murray River, Victoria

The Bonegilla Migrant Experience in Victoria, Australia.

The Bonegilla Migrant Experience – and the history of immigration in Australia

Why visit Bonegilla? The first arrivals at Bonegilla in 1947 must have been terrified. They had no homes to go to in Europe after the Second World War, and had taken a chance being shipped to the other side of the world. When they got…

Australia, history, Murray River, museums, Victoria

River red gums in Murray Valley National Park, New South Wales.

Murray Valley National Park: river red gums and birding from a boat

In the tranquil Murray Valley National Park, towering river red gums, abundant birdlife and scenic boat trips make for a dreamlike wildlife experience. Tracing the past with a mileage marker Carved into the side of a tree is the number “258”. It’s a mileage marker…

Australia, cruises, Murray River, national parks, New South Wales, Riverina, wildlife

Cacti on display at Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria.

Cactus Country, Strathmerton, Victoria: Hours, prices & visitor tips

First time visiting Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Cactus Country Cactus Country is Australia’s largest cactus garden, located in Strathmerton, Victoria. To book tickets and skip the…

Australia, gardens, Murray River, Victoria