Howlong Tourist Attractions

The magnificent view of the Black Swan Annabranch of the Murray River from the old Bridge overlooking the Lions swimming area and childrens playground and picnic area.

The picturesque gardens and picnic rotunda set in front of the Howlong Hovell Tree.

A favourite fishing spot at Lions Park. you can see the grassy bank built to fish from, and you can also see the two rivers, the Murray River and the Black Swan Annabranch join just where you can cast your line.

A Plaque to commemorate Major Mitchell who with his expedition crossed the Murray here in October 1836. Also another plaque commemorating the first Overland Mail from Melbourne to Sydney crossed here in January, 1838.

Above is a photo of the stone that the plaques are attached to, and a shot of the river behind.

Yeddonba aboriginal art site is "hidden" in the bush near Mt Pilot. This site is well worth a visit as it has been clearly labelled, well set out and clearly marked pathways,fully maintained and provides some extremely interesting facts, spectacular views and a "strange feeling" being in a sacred place. The rock caves are also fascinating.

It will leave you with the question of how were these "Chiltern" aboriginals able to paint a Tasmanian Tiger ?

The Murray River with help from the Parks and Gardens and Conservation and Envioronment Departments provides some magnificent locations for weekend camping, or even camping holidays.

These locations are on the Victorian side of the Murray River, and are set amongst huge River Gums, many on beautiful sweeping river corners. Tables and BBQ facilities are available, but there are no toilet facilities. Rubbish collection sites or containers are at most locations.

These locations are generally well signposted, but please check with the local Tourist Information centre for more details or a map.

The locations are listed from Barnawartha North, and are listed in order as they go downstream.

Canoeing can be experienced all along the Murray River, perhaps using one of the above Camping Locations as a base.

Lake Moodemere in Rutherglen is ideal for the learner as there is little current, and for the kids, Lake King in Rutherglen is only about the size of a football ground, an excellent training ground.

There are many driving tours, so for brochures please call into the local Tourist Information Centre.

The Chiltern White Box and Ironbark Forest is a unique forest which provides some magnificent walking tracks and also pleasant driving roads.

Newspapers from Rutherglen, Chiltern and the Melbourne Herald from the 1860's

Named by Major Mitchell in October 1836 on his return to Sydney. Mitchell climbed Mt Ochtertyre to look for a place to cross the Murray River. His actual Crossing place is marked with a cairn, located on the Howlong Road about 800 metres after you cross into Victoria.

To climb Mt Ochtertyre, a fairly gentle climb, travel down Mia Mia Road from the Murray River end and turn right into Ochtertyre Lane. A notice and a stye over the fence will indicate the starting point.

The Stringybark Express runs from the Wahgunyah Station along the old Springhurst to Wahgunyah railway line. The train is for hire any day.

Water skiing is a very popular sport along the Murray River. Boat ramps are available at the Ball Park Caravan Park near the John Foord Bridge, and at the end of Lone Pine Ave, Corowa.

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