Among its first settlers and campers was a European explorer named Charles Sturt who came in 1830 and enjoyed the rich land teeming in green foliage and unique species of flora and fauna. Today, most of this land is tilled for farming and poultry and is popular for its homegrown "stay-crisp lettuces".

Because of the majestic waterways that it has, Murray River Country is home to homegrown talents for water sports like rowing and kayak racing. In fact, the Murray Rowing Team was unanimously hand picked to represent Australia in the 1924 Paris Olympics and until now, Murray River Country has a reputation of having the best water sports talents in the continent. The Murray River is considered one of the great waterways in Australia is often times used to host water sports activities like rowing, paddling and soft water kayaking. Tourists can enjoy rivers cruises aboard a paddle steamer while enjoying an onboard entertainment. Most of these paddle steamers are still in good shape operating in the port town of the historic Echuca. The Australian waterways abound in paddle wheelers that come in various collections accommodating tourist class cruises. So if you want you feel attached to your inner self, indulge in one of these relaxing river cruises and treat yourself back to the nostalgic moments of your past life. These classic river cruises has been widely featured in many classic films because of its country but elegant aesthetic appeal.

Murray Bridge is known for its houseboat rentals where exploration adventure along and around the river gives you the time of your life. The Murray River is a sanctuary to a wide of variety of fresh water marine life that makes it a most ideal place for fishing. Your fishing line can get lucky catching the delectable yabbies, callop and redfin fish varieties.

But if your nature tripping spirit wants to get a glimpse of the Australian free birds, why not indulge yourself with a treat to the aviary fauna? Murray River Country is a popular home for southern birds. Most riverbank resorts and accommodation have canoe rentals so that you can explore and exhaust yourself to the wetlands and enjoy bird-watching in close proximity.

Because the Murray River has still and calm fresh water, jet skiing and water skiing is one of their popular water sports in the list. For the unreserved spirit, feel the adrenaline rush as you speed through the open river and enjoy the truly relaxing fresh water mist on your skin. After a day of fun water ways adventure, Murray is also home to the ecological parks and open sites where the aboriginal life is preserved. Take one trip to these ecological parks so that you will understand the rich ancestry of Australia that paved way to the colorful ways of its people now in Loxton Historical Village.

For the more reserved hearts, Murray River Country has golf clubs and tennis clubs for your relaxing treat with sports. You can simply end the night with a moonlight walk through the ecoparks to see nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

To experience the Murray Rivery Country, you may wish to stay at one of the following popular tourist destinations for the area; Cobram, Echuca, Mildura, Rutherglen , Shepparton, Swan Hill or Wodonga. All Murray River Country accommodation can be booked online right here at Cheap Holiday Accommodation.

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