The Murray River runs along the New South Wales and Victoria border and is surrounded by lush farmland and beautiful hills.
The main routes between Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney pass through the South West, offering a blend of picturesque landscape and a number of places to stop along the way.
The Hume Highway is the major road between Melbourne and Sydney, also giving the option to stop at Canberra en route. The Sturt Highway runs further west to Adelaide, whilst the Newell Highway runs north to Brisbane. If you love flowers then you should stop at Mittagong, just off of the Hume Highway.
South west of Mittagong and just north of Canberra is the sheep farming town of Goulburn. Once you reach Holbrook you know you are half way to Melbourne or Sydney (depending on which way you are travelling). Further south on the New South Wales and Victoria border is Albury.
Like Narrandera, both Leeton and Griffith are also in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Both towns were planned by the famous architect who designed the city of Canberra, Walter Burley Griffin.
Further inland and just north of the Victoria border is the country town of Wagga Wagga. West of Wagga Wagga is Narrandera popular for water sports and bushland walks. The Bundidgerry Walking Track surrounds Lake Talbot where you will be able to take part in various water activities. There is also a large fishing research centre just south of Narrandera, called the John Lake Centre.
West of Griffith is the small town of Hay offering some very attractive and interesting old buildings. Situated along the Murrumbidgee River, swimming is also popular. South from here on the Victoria border is Deniliquin, a lively country town. The area developed a large wool industry as well as rice, hosting the Sun Rice Mill which is the largest rice mill in the southern hemisphere. There is also plenty of wildlife in the area which you will see particularly in the Island Sanctuary. Along the Murray River there are several small towns which are worth driving through, as they all have their own unique features.
Featured South West Activities
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Formula Ford Driving Adventure(EX1899) (Motor Racing) Experience the thrill of an open wheeler race car. No 'pace car' laps, you set your own pace. Our instructors are all experienced car racing drivers. We supply the Formula Ford race cars, helmets and ...
Half Day Formula Ford Driving Adventure(EX2334) (Driving Skills) Have you watched the superstars of motorsport in Formula One racing? If you enjoy motor racing, you'll love the opportunity to experience a taste of the thrill that driving a fully-fledged, single-sea...
Wine and Mountain Delight Tour(EX2680) (Wine & Beer) If you like a tipple and mountain views, this is the tour for you. Through the mountains ranges from Adelaide to Sydney, from Kangaroo Island to the Three Sisters and some of the best wines in the Bar...
Purchase this DVD that captures the sweeping contrasts of New South Wales. Includes footage of the Great Dividing Range to Bathurst, Goulburn and Albury, through the rich grazing lands.
Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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