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Winding its way through three states and dozens of river towns, the Murray is one of Australia’s most iconic waterways. It's part of a broader network of rivers that shape life in this region including the Darling-Baaka, Edward, Goulburn, Campaspe and Ovens. But the Murray remains the backbone, especially when it comes to the locks and weirs that manage its flow.

Follow the Darling-Baaka River about 30 minutes outside of Wentworth and you’ll find Outback Almonds, a working almond farm where visitors can sleep under starry skies, wake to birdsong and experience farm life up close.

It’s a place built on family, shaped by community and powered by a passion for sharing the beauty of the Murray region.

In the heart of Deniliquin, tucked between red gum timber and rich conversation, you’ll find Storyteller: The Baron’s Tasting House — part cocktail bar, part creative refuge, and all heart. It’s the brainchild of 'Baron' David Schoeffel de Merxhausen, a global thinker with a deep-rooted love for his hometown.

Tucked between Swan Hill and Echuca, just off the Murray Valley Highway and surrounded by big skies and bird calls, you’ll find a peaceful patch of northern Victoria that’s easy to miss, unless you know where to look...