Self Drive & Touring
Exploring the glorious waterways around Howlong, Corowa, Mulwala, Urana and our rural villages is a perfect way to discover North of the Murray.
Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or with a convoy of family and friends, the combination of genuine, friendly towns, simple camping grounds, warm days and nights and wide-open spaces makes for a relaxed, easy holiday experience.
The towns and villages North of the Murray welcome visitors towing caravans or travelling in motor homes, and are well set up with facilities to make exploring the region easy and convenient.
DAY 1 - Start your journey at Howlong
Kids will love the flying fox at Lowe Square, while adults can follow the self-guided historical walking tour.
Grab some bait and some insider tips before heading to Memorial Park or Lions Park for a spot of fishing from the river bank. Who knows? The Murray Cod might be waiting for you. This prize fish is most active late in the summer but can be caught all year round…if you’re lucky, that’s dinner sorted!
Otherwise, you’re still in luck, as the nearby pubs, clubs and eateries of Howlong all serve simple meals made from fresh local ingredients. Best of all, most are in easy walking distance of accommodation, meaning an evening stroll is built into your experience.
Settle in for a meal and drink in a beer garden, and enjoy the gloriously warm afternoons and balmy evenings.
DAY 2 - Explore Corowa & surrounds
After a fresh café breakfast, pack up your gear and drive the easy 25 minutes to Corowa. Wander the historic main street at your own pace, looking out for signposted heritage sites commemorating the town’s role in Australia’s Federation. There are things to discover around every corner.
Alongside information and artefacts relating to Australia’s Federation, we also celebrate local artists. One of Australia’s most iconic paintings – Tom Roberts’ ‘Shearing the Rams’ – was inspired by Brocklesby Station near Corowa in 1890.
Our local museum celebrates this work, and also proudly displays several high-quality photographic facsimiles of works by Tommy McRae, a local 19th century Aboriginal artist, now nationally recognised.
Corowa has a variety of easy lunch options, from pub meals to fresh café snacks, and even a chocolate factory serving tasty lunchtime meals.
In the afternoon, head to one of our smaller villages for a real country pub experience. From Boree Creek to Oaklands and Balldale, you can enjoy generous meals with locals who are always up for a chat.
DAY 3 - Discover Urana or Mulwala
Depending on your preferences (and the weather forecast) kick-off the day either heading north to the aquatic playground of Urana – featuring waterside walking tracks and sculptures that form part of a sculpture trail that also winds through Corowa, Boree Creek, Daysdale, Oaklands and Morundah or head back down south to vibrant Lake Mulwala for lakeside leisure, water sports and even more fishing.
Wherever you go, there are camping grounds and caravan parks to relax in, giving you all the time in the world to enjoy the simplicity of nature.