Murray River Reserves- Headwaters to Echuca

The headwaters of the Murray River flow from the river's source in the Australian Alps to Corowa for around 450km, and feature varied terrain, which extends from the gently undulating farming land of the Albury District, through rugged, timbered, hill and mountain country to the alpine grasslands of the Snowy Mountains.

Today, the Murray is a major source of domestic water for around 1.25 million people and is often referred to as the "food bowl" of Australia. Some products of Murray irrigation are fruit (fresh, dried, canned and juiced), dairy produce, vegetables, rice and other cereals, wine, meat and vegetable oil and many are exported.

There are many excellent camping and picnic sites along the Murray and its sandy beaches are very popular over the summer and Easter holidays. No facilities other than occasional picnic tables and fireplaces are provided.