The Murray River Tourist Information
The Murray River Tourist Information
The Sun Country
Sun Country is one of the Murray River's most beautiful and popular stretches. Towering River Red Gums and dozens of sandy beaches are features of an area that includes the fabulous twin cities of Cobram-Barooga and Yarrawonga-Mulwala, as well as Tocumwal, Numurkah, Nathalia and Barmah.
When you arrive in Moira Shire's Sun Country, you enter an area blessed with more sunny days than the Gold Coast. A combination of an action packed holiday and a relaxing break are possible in Sun Country as there is an enormous range of attractions and activities.
The natural environment is our greatest asset in the Sun Country with diverse locations offering the visitor an eco-tourism experience of a lifetime. You'll discover 500 year old Red River Gums, bird life that includes white ibis, herons, pelicans, swans and wedge-tailed eagles as well as native wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas and platypus. Wetland cruises, guided tours, horse back trails and simple bush walks are all available to help you explore this unparalleled Australian terrain.
Golfers can enjoy one of Australia's best golfing havens. Cobram-Barooga and Yarrawonga-Mulwala both have golf clubs ranked in the nation's Top 25 Resort courses, combining with Tocumwal to offer 117 championship holes all within half an hours drive!
Alternatively you can pay a well-deserved visit to our famous independent wineries that form the Moira Shire Wine Association. Or you can enjoy one of our many diverse attractions that include a Clock Museum, Cactus Farm and the Koori Culture Dharnya Centre.
Bushwalking, swimming, fishing, waterskiing and outdoor living are encouraged by a superb climate that makes Sun Country a choice short-break destination any month of the year.
