Murray Magic is Mesmerising

Australia's major river, the Murray, runs through three states - New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

It's the life blood of so many towns, enabling agriculture, horticulture and viticulture to thrive. Different eco systems along the river support a diversity of bird, animal and plant life.

But the river is widely used just for pleasure. There's something for everyone as the river weaves its magic. It draws people for water sports, boating, fishing, houseboating and of course paddle steaming.

The paddle steamers are a living piece of history bringing back memories of a bygone era, of hardship and of romance. Travelling along this river highway on a paddle steamer is an unforgettable experience. There's plenty of room to walk around on the decks while the boat's moving at a leisurely, relaxing pace. Getting up close to the local wildlife is a real treat with the only interruptions being the whooshing of the paddle wheel and the occasional tooting of the horn.

This paddle steamer, P.S. Marion, is based at the Mannum Dock Museum, South Australia. Check out the link http://www.psmarion.com/ It's also one of the stars of my "Maritime Mix" DVD and well worth a visit if you're touring out of Adelaide.

Relaxing Houseboat Holiday on the River Murray, South Australia

For a relaxing holiday on the water, there's nothing better than hiring a houseboat on the River Murray.

Get a group together and leisurely explore a stretch of the river (this section between Mannum and Murray Bridge winds its way past cliffs and shacks).

You can tow your own boat behind for fishing, exploring or water skiing.


At the end of the day you can moor along the riverbank, cook on the barbecue and relax and soak up the scenery.

Highly recommended for stress relief and recharging the batteries. Here's more information on the Murray River.

This photo also appears in my DVD, "Maritime Mix".