1 September 2022, by John Ryan
When the sun’s shining and the skies are clear, nothing beats motoring through the towns and villages North of the Murray. Travelling the backroads are a great way to see ancient redgum forests, vital grass- and wetlands, and signs of our thriving agriculture sector; truly the lifeblood of our region.
For those interested in history, heritage and art, there’s even more reason to hit the road this season. From our larger towns to our smallest communities, North of the Murray is finally being recognised for the fabulous art – murals and sculptures – that tell the story of our region’s past, present and future.
Here we’ve mapped out a circular route through our region, resulting in an epic 345km drive. Of course, you can split it up and just explore the River Trail or head north and explore the Villages Trail....or just cherry-pick, start at any point, reverse the order, or add these stops to a route you’re already planning. You might want to start early and be back in time for dinner, or perhaps spread it over a couple of days, and enjoy other highlights along the way.
However you plan it, keep an eye out for some surprising art. It could be just around the next bend…
