The iconic Murray River has always held a special place in the hearts of many Australians, and according to National Geographic, it’s about to become special to a lot more people over the coming year.
Each year, National Geographic profiles special places around the world that people should visit the following year. In this year’s edition, the team recommends the mighty Murray River.
The third-longest navigable river in the world—bested only by the Amazon and the Nile—Australia’s Murray River flows for some 1,500 miles through the nation’s heartland from northeast Victoria to the Great Australian Bight near Adelaide. Board the new PS Australian Star, debuting in June 2025 from Murray River Paddlesteamers, for leisurely multinight cruises out of the Victorian town of Echuca. Itineraries feature riverside barbecues, wine tastings, wildlife spotting, and visits to historic sites like Perricoota Station.
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Next year, the Reflections of the Murray River tour from Travelmarvel will be launched from Echuca. The tour, aboard the legendary PS Emmylou, runs for four or eight nights and takes in sights and expeditions at Murray River locations such as Swan Hill, Mungo National Park, and the Barossa Valley.
