Murray River

STAGE 2 TOURISM- Murray River Eric Russell SS9

All Australians rely on the Murray, even if they don’t know it!

Not only is it Australia’s largest river system, the Murray River is Australia’s lifeline. Wherever you are in Australia chances are you consume food or wine from the Murray Darling Basin. Fresh fruit, meat, cereals, dairy products, natural fibres and timbers and not to forget our most valuable natural resource- water, all of which come from the same river. These also earn export income.

The health of the river is a crucial element for tourism and recreation. For many years the Murray River has seen much tourism. People visit for a range of purposes including recreation, tourism, to meet up with relatives and even for business. The main reasons for visiting are for fishing, boating, camping, water sports, local produce, and winery tours. All of these activities rely on a healthy River to sustain them.

Visitors to the River Murray contribute sig...