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The Goulburn River is Victorias longest river, stretching some 654 km1.
The river arises from the Victorian Alps and High Country near Woods Point,
ending up in the Murray at Echuca. The river has a number of creeks and
tributaries that also feed into the main river. The river descends into the Eildon Dam that creates
Lake Eildon,
Victorias largest inland lake, a major water storage for irrigation. From here,
most of the irrigation water feeds north-west into Goulburn Weir and Waranga
Basin.
Check out our range of
Goulburn River accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide
information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for
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Being the Victorias longest river, there is plenty to see and do, including
recreational aquatic activities, as well as the local land based attractions. Check out some of our listed
localities for more information or contact the local tourism centre.
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Goulburn River Fishing
Victoria Department of Primary Industries
The Goulburn River offers a range of
fishing opportunities and challenges. The stretch of river between Eildon and
Alexandra is a productive trout fishery and further downstream, the river around
Shepparton offers exciting fishing for native species such as Murray cod and
golden perch.
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Goulburn River
High Country Rail Trail
Scheduled for completion late 2011,
the Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail is one of the longest rail trails in
Australia. At 134 km long the completed Rail Trail will traverse the Mitchell,
Murrundindi and Mansfield Shires, connecting towns and communities including
Tallarook, Trawool, Kerrisdale, Homewood, Yea, Molesworth, Cathkin, Alexandra,
Koriella, Kanumbra, Merton, Woodfield, Bonnie Doon, Maindample and Mansfield.
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Lower Goulburn River National Park
Parks Victoria
The scenic river in this section is
lined with River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) an important wildlife
corridor that links the mountains of the Great Dividing Range to the Murray
River. Situated between Shepparton and Echuca access to the parks major
entrances along the southern side of the river is from the Echuca Mooroopna
Roadd and the Murray Valley Highway. Access to the northern side of the river is
from Barmah Shepparton Road, Murray Valley Highway and Stewarts Road.
The Goulburn River forests and woodlands that adjoin this part of the river
provide a popular place for camping, bushwalking, fishing, canoeing, and a
number of other recreational activities.
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Mitchelton Wines
Mitchellstown Rd, NAGAMBIE VIC 3608 Ph: 035736 2221
The river surrounds the vineyard on
three sides, that help shape the environment and climate of the Mitchelton
vineyard. Come and see for yourself. You can easily spot Mitchelton's famous
tower from kilometres away, perched as it is above the Mitchelton Cellar Door
and Art Gallery.
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Tahbilk
254 ONeils Rd, TABILK via NAGAMBIE VIC 3608 Ph: 03 5794 2555
One of Australia's most beautiful and
historic wineries, Tahbilk is located in the Nagambie Lakes region of Central
Victoria with a frontage of 11 kms to the Goulburn River and 8 kms of permanent
backwaters & creeks. Check the website for Cellar Door opening time.
Tahbilk Wetlands Cafe
254 ONeils Rd, TABILK via NAGAMBIE VIC 3608 Ph: 03 5794 2555
Tahbilk Wetlands & Wildlife Reserve
Take a stroll along the more than
4kms of dedicated pathways & boardwalks of the Reserve.
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Goulburn River Tours / Cruises
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VIC Tours
Outback
Eco
Adventure
National Tours |
Action Winery
Tour
SOMERTON VIC 3062
Ph: 03 9308 8999
Mobile: 0418 599 699
Beautiful and scenic wineries of
Victoria - winery tours to one of the winery regions: Goulburn Valley, Yarra
Valley or Macedon Ranges. With each region having must visit wineries and scenic
attractions, we can even tailor the winery tour to suit.
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Goulburn River
Cruises
SOMERTON VIC 3062
Ph: 03 9308 8897
Mobile: 0418 599 699
Enjoy one of the many cruise options
on M.V. Major Mitchell, varying from 45 minutes to 3 hours. With full length
windows either side on the lower deck and fully open on the top deck, passengers
can take in the sights of the magnificent river and surrounds.
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