DESTINATION: Corowa

A rich wheat-growing district surrounds the New South Wales town of Corowa, located on the northern bank of the Murray River. The town was also the birthplace of Australia's Federation. On the other side of the river is the Victorian town of Wahgunyah, joined to Corowa by the John Foord Bridge.

Main Attractions

Watersports are popular, including boating, waterskiing and fishing. Heritage buildings with iron-lace balconies, built in the heyday of the river trade, line Corowa's Sanger St and give the town its character. The historic Court House has an important place in Australian history. It was here during the 1893 Federation Conference Meeting that the decision was made to draw up a constitution for the new nation. The Corowa Federation Museum focuses on the full history of the Federation movement and also displays a collection of farming implements and machinery from the early part of the 20th century. A collection of works by the Australian artist Tom Roberts is housed here, along with sketches by Aboriginal artist Tommy McRae.

Nearby attractions

The 17 wineries of the Rutherglen district are within a 15km radius of Corowa. Several wineries have restaurants attached. All Saints Estate is one of the most historic wineries in the district. The winery is located 5km SE at Wahgunyah.

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Region: The Murray

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Tumbling from its source in the High Country, the Murray is one of the world's great rivers, flowing through river red gum forests, wetlands teeming with birdlife, rich agricultural land and busy river towns. Explore the Murray from the paddle steamer capital of Australia, Echuca-Moama. From here you can take a cruise or hire a houseboat - paddle steamers and riverboats still pull into its historic wharf. Bask on the sunny shores of Lake Mulwala. Corowa, also has a colourful history associated with its role as a river port and the centre of agriculture in the region. Albury-Wodonga, roughly half way between Sydney and Melbourne, is a great base from which to explore the whole region. more

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