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Murray River, History, Heritage and Wildlife Tour – Meringur and Neds Corner
Highlights
- Discover the rich indigenous history and early farming settlements while journeying through the Millewa-Mallee region.
- Savour home-cooked morning tea at the Millewa pioneer settlement, immersing yourself in the treasures of the past.
- Meander through shady red gum forests along the Murray River, enjoying the serene beauty of Australia's longest river.
- Observe kangaroos and emus in their natural habitat, experiencing the vibrant wildlife of the semi-arid landscapes.
Pick up and return from accommodation in Mildura. Journey west of Mildura into the Millewa-Mallee region. Travel back in time learning about the changing landscapes, indigenous history, and early farming settlement. Enjoy home cooked morning tea while strolling through treasures of the past at the Millewa pioneer settlement at the small township of Meringur.
Return to Mildura via the Murray River and the vastness of semi-arid landscapes.
Learn about the Murray River, its floodplain and flora and fauna. Understand how the lock Chambers and their regulators, fish ladders and other infrastructure help manage our waterways. Meander through shady red gum and black box forests scattered along the magnificent Murray river.
Enjoy lunch under massive ancient red gums on the banks of the Australia’s longest river.
Experience areas of Aboriginal significance as you pass through landscapes dotted with scar trees, shell middens and old campsites. Observe kangaroos, emus and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
The tour can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Itinerary highlights
Heritage in a quiet place
The diversity of history is a stand out on this tour. From ancient indigenous heritage to early pioneer settlers. If you want to learn about early history of a mallee farming community then this is a must. Visiting the pioneer settlement in it’s rustic authentic setting provides access to some of the best heritage you would hope to find of days gone by – photos, stories and any number of old pieces of equipment.
Largest Freehold property in Victoria and mananged for conservation
Neds Corner Station nestled on the banks of the Murray River and resting between Mulcra & Lindsay Islands of Murray Sunset National Park
Lock 9 and the Lock 9 steam pump station.
Take in Lock 9 to see how the Murray River is regulated over the past 100 years, then just upstream a touch you can take in the heritage of the area with a steam pumping station established in 1921 and fully operational
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
Operation information
Murray Offroad Adventures – VIC
Walk through a landscape that echoes with the sounds of footsteps long since gone, where the horizon is endless and the sky vast in its daytime blue and starry night. Create memories that link you to an ancient place, renowned for its extraordinary indigenous culture.
Discover the region’s rich history and explore a land of contrast, where wetlands meet dunes and semi-arid plains, linked by Australia’s longest river, the Murray. The bush comes alive with your every step: see emus racing, kangaroos bounding and hear the call of birds from the trees overhead. Dine next to an open fire on a sandbank by the river, beside a remote pink salt lake or experience the “food-bowl” of Australia at a local winery or brewery.
Experience the outback without leaving Victoria. Based in Mildura, a six-hour drive from Melbourne, or a one-hour flight.
Delivering year-round access to these unique locations, offering small personalised tours. Murray Offroad Adventures is the only tour operator offering 4wd bus tours in this northwest region of Victoria. Travel in comfort and safety with an incredibly knowledgeable local guide.
This wild, beautiful country is only fully appreciated with guides who know its secrets.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre