Deniliquin Area

Set on the Edward River, a branch of the Murray, Deniliquin is bordered by a series of lagoons, parkland and State Forest. The Barmah Forest has the Australia's largest natural stand of river red gums and more than 180 Aboriginal sacred sites; the Barmah Wetlands has about 900 different animal species.

The twin towns of Echuca–Moama are home to the world's largest riverboat fleet. You can take a cruise on a paddle-boat from Echuca-Moama or Swan Hill. Deniliquin hosts the annual Ute Muster, which attracts keen utility (ute) drivers – it now holds the Guinness World record for the most utes ever mustered in one place.

Things to do in the area include water skiing, canoeing or line fishing in and around the Edward River’s sandy beaches and lagoons.  Visit the Island Sanctuary, home to wildlife such as kangaroos, possums and flying foxes, and go bushwalking in Barmah State Forest among the amazing 5,000-year-old red gums.

Check out the big Ute on a Pole, near the National Bridge, commemorating Deniliquin’s status as the ute capital of the world.  Take the Long Paddock River Walk, beginning at the Peppin Heritage Centre and finishing at the nearby Island Sanctuary. This is just a small section of the stock route known as the Long Paddock that passes through the eastern states of Australia.