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Lifestyle Choices

Traversed by the mighty Murray River, bordered by the Victorian ski fields to the east and connected to Melbourne by dual highways and fast rail, cultural and recreational opportunities are abound in the Murray Dairy region.

Enjoy a view of snow capped mountains from the back veranda whilst dairying in the Upper Murray, or be on the ski fields within two hours from your Goulburn-Valley dairy.

Hire a houseboat and explore sandy beaches, bushland and red gum forests along the mid Murray or wade in and enjoy fly fishing in the upper reaches of the Murray.

Echuca Wharf
Echuca Wharf

Take full advantage of the major tourist towns along the Murray River including Swan Hill, Echuca and Cobram. Fine restaurants, excellent sporting facilities including some of Australia’s top ranking golf courses are common place which provide recreational activities for the whole family.

Enjoy the internationally renowned food and wines of the Alpine Valleys, Goulburn Valley, Heathcote and Bendigo wine regions.