Food and wine – The Murray
Once a virtual desert, 19th century irrigation has transformed the Murray region into one of the nation’s most fertile agricultural areas. The region is the state’s largest wine-producing region – over two-thirds of the total wine production originates here and the warm Mediterranean climate encourages a huge range of fruits and is now the centre of Australia’s dried fruit industry. The Murray River also provides a plethora of fresh water fish including yabbies, Murray crays and the famed Murray cod.
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Head to Mildura to experience Stefano's award-winning restaurant, take to the river to dine as you cruise along or dine alfresco at a local winery.
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Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, olives and nuts, fish and gourmet produce at farm gates, restaurants and cafes throughout the region.
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Sample delicacies such as marinated olives, pickled asparagus, blood orange and lime marmalade and spicy pistachios at local markets.
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Plenty of sunshine and irrigation and not much rain contribute to a high yield of fruit producing ripe and fruity wines.
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Discover excellent wineries, producing easy drinking red and white table wines with chardonnay being a specialty.
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The Goulburn Valley wine region is a huge area stretching from Seymour in central Victoria up to Echuca on the Murray River.
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Experience the diverse range of wines in the Echuca-Moama area with a fully guided tour.
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