Recreational water bodies
Information about our regions recreational water bodies.
Our region is home to some remarkable natural water bodies. Below you’ll find information about some of these waterways within our service region.
Lake Cullulleraine
Located 60 kilometres west of Mildura on the Sturt highway, Lake Cullulleraine is a freshwater lake that features two caravan parks, a walking trail, tennis courts, football grounds and is host a wide range of water activities, including skiing and sailing.
For more information, visit Discover Murray River.
Lake Hawthorn
Located just outside Mildura in Cabarita, visitors to Lake Hawthorn can make use of the walking and biking tracks and see local wildlife including many bird and reptile species.
For more information, visit Discover Murray River.
Murray River
The mighty Murray River borders Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), stretching for over 2,500 kilometers. Managed by NSW, the Murray River is an important part of the local ecosystem – being home to wildlife, supplying farms and irrigation, and being host to water sports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding and boat racing.
For more information, visit Visit the Murray.
Lake Boga
Just a 15-minute drive south of Swan Hill, Lake Boga is home to a number of local wildlife, swimming and fishing spots, active walking and biking trails, and is a great spot for waterskiing, kayaking and other water activities.
For more information, visit Visit the Murray.
King’s Billabong
A short drive outside Mildura in Nichols Point, Kings Billabong is host to a number of recreational activities such as bushwalking, cycling, picnicking, camping, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, dog walking and horse riding.
For more information, visit Murray River.
Blue-green algae
For information, current warnings and advice about blue-green algae, visit our Blue-green algae page.
Fishing
To fish in the Murray River, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee. Fror more information, visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Marine Licence
For information regarding tests and applications for a marine licence in Victoria, visit Vic Roads.
For information on a boat or personal watercraft licence in NSW, visit www.nsw.gov.au
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