Gouldburn Murray Waters Travel Guide
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The Gouldburn Murray Waters area, also known as the Northern Wine Country, is a fertile wine, dairy and agricultural region north of
Melbourne to the
New South Wales border.
It is renowned for the
Rutherglen wine district and its exceptional regional produce, which includes fruit and vegetables, cheeses, honeys and mustards. A host of eateries showcase the local fare, and gourmet producers and wineries provide tastings and door-sales. Rutherglen’s scenic Muscat Trail links 10 wineries via a gentle cycling route and provides access to a number of picturesque picnic spots.
The Murray River’s rich heritage of paddle-steamers and inland ports can be experienced in
Echuca where tourist attractions recreate the bustling activity of a bygone era. The towns along the Hume Highway have a goldmining and bushranger heritage – this is where famous folk hero outlaw Ned Kelly was born, raised and finally captured.
Glenrowan, the site of the Kelly siege, has numerous Kelly attractions and memorabilia. Other towns in the region provide accommodation in heritage buildings, antique shops, art and craft galleries and museums.
Lakes
Nagambie and
Eildon in this region are known as Victoria's houseboat capital and are also popular venues for power boats and fishing. Benalla is the site of
Australia’s largest gliding centre, where visitors can take both joy flights and lessons.