Nestled on the banks of the Mighty Murray River, Swan Hill is a stylish and friendly town offering visitors a warm climate with an abundance of attractions and activities, both historic and new.
Discover a rich colonial past at the Pioneer Settlement located near town, a superbly recreated living outdoor museum featuring an entire main street with a collection of blacksmiths, horse drawn carriages, vintage cars, paddlewheel steamers, damper making, restored old cars trucks and tractors. At dusk experience a spectacular light show illuminating the village for the 'sound & light tour' – a 45 minute journey where you are transported past the Settlements attractions, concluding with a ghostly emergence from the night of the mighty Paddle steamer 'Gem' .
Distance:
- 350kms from Melbourne via Calder Highway, Loddon Valley Highway and Murray Valley Highway
Highlights
- Red Gum Festival in March
- Racing Cup Carnival in June
- Italian Fiesta and Fireworks in mid-July
- Inland Irrigated Wine Show in October
- Swan Hill Agricultural and Pastoral Show on the first Friday and Saturday of October
Activities
- Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement - Just past the railway station, at Horseshoe Bend, an open-air historical museum which covers 4 ha on the banks of the Little Murray.
- Take a photo with the Giant Murray Cod 11 m long and 6 m wide, the 'cod' signifies the local popularity of fishing on the Murray.
- Lake Boga, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, picnicking and sailing
- Back a winner at the Swan Hill Races or the Nyah Trots
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Order your favourite drink and take in the sweeping views from the open air deck while enjoying a selection of tasty tapas. The lounges are a perfect place to relax with friends and on Friday & Saturday nights
