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Albury to Echuca Road Trip: The Ultimate Murray River Motorhome Itinerary
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- Oct 13, 2025
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Albury to Echuca Road Trip: The Ultimate Murray River Motorhome Itinerary
An Albury to Echuca road trip is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the Murray River region, especially if you’re travelling by motorhome or caravan. This scenic journey takes you through historic river towns, renowned wine regions, relaxed riverside campgrounds and unique attractions, all while following Australia’s longest river.
Along the way, you’ll discover charming town centres, paddlesteamer history, silo art, distilleries, museums and beautiful spots to camp right on the water’s edge. This itinerary highlights our favourite stops from Albury to Echuca and is perfect for anyone planning a relaxed Murray River road trip.
On this road trip, we explored some of the most beautiful towns along the Murray River, including Albury, Rutherglen, Corowa, Yarrawonga, Cobram, Tocumwal, Numurkah and Echuca.
We started our road trip in Albury, NSW, which is approximately 550 kilometres from Sydney and 320 kilometres from Melbourne.
Albury is a vibrant regional city set on the banks of the Murray River in southern New South Wales. It is located approximately 550 kilometres southwest of Sydney and 330 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. This lively city is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, heritage architecture, colourful street art and thriving arts scene.
While in Albury, we visited Monument Hill, which offers stunning panoramic views over the city and surrounding countryside. It is also home to Albury’s iconic War Memorial, unveiled on Anzac Day in 1925 in dedication to the men and women who served in World War I.
We then drove 16 kilometres east of Albury to visit the impressive Hume Dam. When it was completed in 1936, it was the largest dam in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. Today, it holds around six times the amount of water as Sydney Harbour.
Back in town, we wandered through the Albury city centre, admiring the colourful street art tucked away in laneways. We also visited the beautiful Albury Botanic Gardens, located on the corner of Dean and Smollett Streets. Established in 1877, the gardens are open daily from 6.30 am until sunset and feature lovely walking paths surrounded by flowering plants, lush rainforest species and heritage trees.
The following morning, we left Albury and drove approximately 50 kilometres to Rutherglen.
Rutherglen, Victoria
Rutherglen is one of Australia’s oldest wine-growing regions and is especially famous for its fortified wines, including Muscat and Topaque.
Things to Do in Rutherglen
In town, we enjoyed morning tea at Caffeine Machine and had a look through their free motorcycle museum, which was a great surprise.
We also visited the Rutherglen Silo Art, where four silos have been painted by artist Ronan Holdsworth. Titled Birds of the Seasons, each silo represents a different season and features colourful native birds found in the region.
Next, we drove 4 kilometres from the town centre to visit Stanton & Killeen Winery. Established in 1875, this historic family-owned winery blends tradition with innovation and produces an excellent range of wines, including Muscat, Topaque and vintage fortifieds. Cellar door open daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
We then travelled 8 kilometres to All Saints Estate Winery, one of the landmark wineries of the Rutherglen region. Founded in 1864, the cellar door is located inside a stunning heritage-listed castle, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
All Saints Estate produces both table and fortified wines and is especially renowned for its rare Muscat, Muscadelle and vintage fortifieds. Cellar door open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
After wine tasting and exploring the gardens, we drove 5 kilometres to The Willows Reserve at Wahgunyah.
The Willows Reserve is a lovely riverside camping spot along the Murray River near Wahgunyah in Victoria. It is located at the end of Short Street and is just 600 metres from Wahgunyah township.
This peaceful reserve is popular for camping, swimming, fishing and relaxing by the river.
We secured a flat riverside spot and stayed overnight. The campground operates on a donation basis and has water available, along with a single toilet near the entrance.
The next morning, we crossed the river into Corowa, New South Wales.
Corowa is a charming historic town on the banks of the Murray River and is famously known as the “Birthplace of Federation.” It has a relaxed country atmosphere, beautiful heritage buildings, great food and plenty of outdoor spaces along the river.
The town centre features wide streets lined with lovely historic buildings, along with cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and boutique shops. There is also some fantastic street art tucked away in a laneway off Sanger Street.
Corowa Federation Museum
We visited the Corowa Federation Museum, which showcases the important role the town played in Australia’s history. In 1893, Corowa hosted a pivotal conference that helped lay the foundations for the creation of the Australian Commonwealth. The museum features engaging displays, historical documents and artifacts from the late 19th century, as well as exhibits highlighting local industry and community life.
Corowa Distilling Co
Next, we visited Corowa Distilling Co., housed in the beautifully restored 1920s Corowa Flour Mill on Steel Street. Purchased from the local council for just $1, the four-storey brick building has been transformed into a distillery, café and chocolate factory. We enjoyed a lovely morning tea and wandered through the grounds.
Open daily from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm for whisky tastings, coffee, breakfast, cakes and lunch.
From Corowa, we drove 45 kilometres to Yarrawonga.
Yarrawonga is a vibrant holiday town on the edge of Lake Mulwala, known for its sunshine, water sports and relaxed country feel.
We explored the town centre, which features attractive heritage buildings, cafes, restaurants and specialty shops. The Yarrawonga foreshore is a fantastic area with walking tracks, playgrounds, a splash park and a 50-metre swimming pool overlooking the lake. You can also take a paddlesteamer cruise aboard the PS Cumberoona.We also visited the Yarrawonga Weir, learning about its construction and its importance to the Murray River Irrigation Scheme.
Camping at Kyffins Reserve
We stayed overnight at Kyffins Reserve, located on the New South Wales side of Lake Mulwala, approximately 12 kilometres from Yarrawonga.This free bush camping area offers lovely lakeside sites with walking tracks, flat grassy areas, rubbish bins and good phone reception. There are no facilities, so you need to be fully self-contained.
That evening, we visited the Mulwala Water Ski Club to watch the free laser light and sound show, held on Wednesday and Saturday nights (and Friday nights in summer).
The next morning, we drove 60 kilometres to Cobram.
Cobram is a welcoming riverside town in northern Victoria, surrounded by stone fruit orchards and dairy farms. It is the largest stone-fruit producing region in Australia.
Where We Stayed
We stayed at the RACV Cobram Resort, which offers large powered sites, excellent amenities, a camp kitchen, recreation room and on-site café. Facilities also include two pools (one indoor heated), a spa, playgrounds and tennis courts.
We explored the town centre, admiring the street art and heritage buildings, and visited Thompsons Beach, the largest inland beach in the Southern Hemisphere.
That evening, we travelled via courtesy bus to Barooga Sporties for the Bullaginya Dreaming Light Show. This immersive experience blends Bangerang Indigenous storytelling with light, water and sound across a 1.8-kilometre bushland trail.
The Big Strawberry – Koonoomoo
On our way to Tocumwal, we stopped at The Big Strawberry, located 7 kilometres from Cobram at Koonoomoo. Open daily from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, this strawberry farm and café sells homemade jams, chutneys, relishes, wines and liqueurs. You can also pick your own strawberries when they’re in season.
Tocumwal is a charming riverside town known for its heritage buildings, cafes, museums and iconic Big Murray Cod.
We stayed at Tocumwal Town Beach Campground, located just 800 metres from town. There are 65 unpowered sites, with riverfront sites offering water access and sullage points. Facilities include toilets, cold showers, rubbish bins and a dump point.💲 $7.50 per adult per night; children free.
We explored town, saw the Big Murray Cod sculpture, and visited the excellent Tocumwal Aviation Museum, which tells the story of one of the largest RAAF bases built during World War II.
Then we drove from Tocumwal to Numurkah via Strathmerton, a total distance of approximately 45 kilometres.
Cactus Country – Near Strathmerton
Before reaching Numurkah, we stopped at Cactus Country, Australia’s largest cactus garden. Set across 12 acres, the gardens feature thousands of cacti from around the world, eight colour-coded walking trails, photo opportunities, a café and gift shop.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Numurkah is a small country town set on Broken Creek, with leafy parks, heritage buildings and friendly cafes.
We stayed at the Numurkah Community Lions Park, a free riverside campground suitable for fully self-contained vehicles. Toilets, water and rubbish bins are available.
We enjoyed wandering through town, admiring the heritage buildings and colourful street art while enjoying a relaxed morning tea.
From Numurkah, we drove 150 kilometres to Echuca.
Echuca is a historic Murray River town famous for its paddlesteamers, port precinct and rich riverboat history. It is located approximately 216 kilometres from Melbourne.
Where We Stayed
We stayed at the NRMA Echuca Holiday Park, close to the river and within walking distance of town. The park offers powered and unpowered sites, modern amenities, a camp kitchen, recreation room, heated pool, BBQs and a splash park.
We took a 1-hour paddlesteamer cruise on the PS Pevensey, explored the Port of Echuca, enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides and tasted wine at St Anne’s Winery.
We also visited The Great Aussie Beer Shed, located 3 kilometres from town. This quirky museum showcases over 20,000 beer cans, beer memorabilia and classic Australiana.
Why We Love Road Tripping the Murray River
Our Albury to Echuca road trip was a wonderful mix of history, food and wine, river scenery and relaxed country towns. From heritage cities like Albury and Echuca to riverside camping at places like Wahgunyah, Tocumwal and Kyffins Reserve, every stop along the Murray River offered something a little different.
Whether you’re travelling by motorhome, caravan or car, this stretch of the Murray is ideal for a slow-paced road trip filled with great attractions, friendly towns and memorable camping spots. It’s a journey we’d happily do again and one we highly recommend for anyone looking to explore this beautiful part of Australia.
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