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Visit Swan Hill Victoria

Discover Swan Hill

Just three and a half hours north-west from Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide, our region is renowned for its Murray River location, its fresh local produce, sprawling landscapes, Australian native wildlife and Aboriginal heritage.

The region runs alongside the majestic Murray River for nearly 200 kilometres, with our 6,100 square kilometres featuring changing landscapes, bends of the River, and enchanting townships like Lake Boga, Nyah/Nyah West, Woorinen, and the regional centre of Robinvale.

The original custodians of the lands are the Latji Latji, Tati Tati, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa and the Wadi Wadi Nations. The strong cultural connection to the land for Aboriginal people continue to this day.

Swan Hill’s Best Experiences

Heartbeat of the Murray

Set on the banks of the Little Murray River, the world-class Heartbeat of the Murray is a 360-degree multi-media spectacular unlike anything ever seen in Australia. Using water, light, laser, sound and special effects to tell the story of the Murray, you’ll be transported back 30 million years, before travelling forward through time to the Murray River as we know it today. This state-of-the-art show is the first of its kind in the world to use a natural river environment and setting as the background.

Pioneer Settlement

From the 1850s pioneer cottages to Towaninnie Homestead to the Mallee Township, you can wander at leisure in a bygone world experiencing real Australian history at Pioneer Settlement. Complimentary vintage car or horse and carriage rides are an ideal way to see the sights, passing Riversdale and Keats Cottages and the Lower Murray Inn with its welcoming atmosphere to Towaninnie Homestead; a typical 1880's Mallee homestead with Mallee root fences, mud-brick kitchen and half cellar.

Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery

Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is well recognised as having one of Australia's most comprehensive collections of naive art. Along with a growing collection of Australian works on paper, prints and drawings, the Gallery presents an exciting program of touring exhibitions and events throughout the year.

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Murray Downs Golf and Country Club

Located five minutes over the Murray River from Swan Hill. The club is highly regarded and brings the best that a regional course has to offer. Murray Downs Golf and Country Club are sure to please both on and off the course. The Club House boasts a range of facilities to suit your every need, open seven days per week. Enjoy a quick snack in the café or a delicious dinner in the bistro 7 days per week.

PS Pyap

The PS Pyap was built at Mannum in South Australia in 1896. Despite her great size – she is almost 30 metres long and 4.8 metres wide – she has a very shallow draft which means she can float in less than a metre of water. One hour cruises depart from the Pioneer Settlement wharf each day, taking you upriver past the BIG4 Riverside Caravan Park, Murray Downs Marina and the historic Murray Downs Homestead.

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Lake Boga

The lake itself is 3km across and is an oasis of activity known for its swimming and fishing spots, activity trails, waterskiing, kayaking, SUP and boating of any kind, including yachting. While the lake is popular all year round, it’s a magnet for sun lovers throughout summer. Locals and visitors are drawn to this glorious spot to paddle, splash, barbecue and camp.

Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum

Situated between Swan Hill and Kerang on the shores of Lake Boga, the museum is fast becoming one of the major tourist attractions of the area. The Lions Club of Lake Boga restored Catalina A24-30 and the original secret communication bunker as a commemoration to the service men and women who served at No. 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot Lake Boga, Victoria from 1941 to 1947. The museum holds more than 500 artefacts relating to Lake Boga's proud history associated with WWII, including the historic Catalina Flying Boat and a range of wartime treasures that have been preserved for future generations.

Swan Hill Region Bike Trail

Want to explore the region from a different perspective? Keen to get active while taking in the unique and wonderful landscape this region has to offer? Looking to challenge your fitness levels? Or just wanting to have some quality time while you are away on that family holiday. Then, you must make sure you take the time and navigate the region's earmarked trails and walking paths - you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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Nyah-Vinifera Park

For those wanting to explore the great outdoors and capture the real beauty of the mighty Murray River. Then a visit to the Nyah-Vinifera Park is a must-see while you are in the Swan Hill region. Just 20 minutes drive north of Swan Hill, the Nyah-Vinifera Park covers an area of around 1,000 hectares of pristine nature including century-old red gums, beautiful billabongs and lagoons, all alongside the banks of Murray River. A key feature of these reserves is the track which acts as the ‘spine’ of the forest, with distinct features branching off the track along the way.

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Andrew Peace Wines

Andrew Peace Wines is one of Australia's fastest growing family owned and operated wineries. Situated on the banks of the mighty Murray River in North West Victoria, Andrew Peace Wines (APW) is in one of Australia's premier fruit growing regions. Andrew Peace Wines has developed into a state-of-the-art winemaking and viticultural enterprise from its origin as a small family owned vineyard in 1980. Ranking in the top 20 of Australian wineries by intake, APW has transformed itself into a world class modern winery facility with a 60 million litre capacity in 2020 from a humble 2.3 million litre vintage back in 1995.

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Riverside Park

The hidden riverside gem is one place not to be missed on a visit to Swan Hill. Luscious green lawns aplenty and playgrounds to suit all ages. Riverside Park is the perfect place to pull up and relax after a busy afternoon exploring the region. Relax on the ten steps or grab lunch at one of the town's many eateries and take in the breathtaking scenery. If you want to enjoy nature and keep fit, enjoy the outdoor gym facility or experience the adventure of the popular 4.5 kilometre River Walk along the Murray and Little Murray Rivers.

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