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Murray Area Information
Mathoura has become a mecca for lovers of a gentle country lifestyle and those seeking peaceful holidays amid forests, waterways and a beautiful natural environment.
Mathoura has arguably the best access in the region to the Murray River, with good dry weather roads and no high banks.
The Barmah-Millewa Forest
Tens of thousands of years ago, earthquakes along the Cadell Fault uplifted the land between Deniliquin and Moama, effectively blocking the westerly flow of the Murray River. This created a complex system of rivers, creeks and wetlands, now known as the Barmah-Millewa Forest.
The Murray River at Picnic Point (near Mathoura) now turns south to bypass the fault at Moama, and the Edward River flows north through Deniliquin before rejoining the Murray downstream of Swan Hill. During small floods, water passes through the forest via a myriad of creeks, while larger floods rise over the river and creek banks and flow across the forest floor.
The forest has wetlands of international significance, as recognised under the Ramsar Convention. Historically, the forest supported large colonies of waterbirds, including egrets, terns, ibises, spoonbills and herons. It is also a breeding and feeding ground for native fish species. Active management is now being implemented to maintain and enhance the value of the forests for wetland dependent flora and fauna.
For further information about Mathoura click here -> www.mathoura.com.au
Mathoura is just a 40km drive north of Echuca-Moama. For further information on Echuca-Moama, click here -> www.echucamoama.com
Restdown Wines located at Caldwell in NSW is not far from Echuca-Moama, Deniliquin, Mathoura and Barham and is a small boutique winery and cellar door. The property encompasses 1,100 acres of natural bush and farmland including an environmentally sustainable vineyard, carbon neutral winery and wetland walking trail.
The walking trail encircles a natural ephemeral wetland and when it has water it comes alive to the sounds of frog song and birds who call the wetland home. The property is home to many rare and endangered species of birds and other wildlife, including the Bush-Stone Curlew, Superb Parrot and Grey Crowned Babbler. The Australian National University has been sufficiently interested in the property to conduct an ongoing wildlife survey over a number of years.
For further information click here -> www.restdown.com.au