lots of fun and as a family you can spend some quality time. The Murray River has so much nature to experience Get back to nature in a natural setting. You'll encounter a complete biodiversity of wonderful Australian native fauna and flora. Kangaroos, kookaburras, wombats, fish, birds. Best time of day to enjoy the wildlife is early morning or late afternoon so just stop, rest and listen to the sounds of the bush. You can also find great operators along the river who offer either eco-cruises, night nature tours or fauna parks. It wouldn't be the Murray without mentioning fun on the water The Murray is Australia's largest freshwater aquatic playground. Houseboating , paddle steamers and paddle boats , river cruises , canoeing and kayaking , skiing, wakeboarding, eco-cruises plus much more. Naturally safety is our prime concern so please always wear lifejackets around the water and never dive into the water unless you know what's under as there are often fallen logs and snags. When swimming also be careful of currents as they can be strong in some parts. Interactive learning centres to understand the Murray and the Murray-Darling Basin All along the Murray River you'll find interactive centres to learn, touch and explore the incredibly complex eco systems of the Murray River and the Murray-Darling Basin . The centres offer different things to learn including the Snowy Hydro, Aboriginal Culture , Irrigation and National Parks . Most centres are free and a great way to appreciate this beautiful