Get away with your partner, friends or even bring the whole family to Yarrawonga for a weekend getaway or vacation to be remembered.
Situated on the banks of the Murray River and Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga has a little something for everyone, whether you plan on spending your days relaxing and unwinding or enjoying some of the local attractions.
From fishing, golfing, wineries, museums and more, there’s plenty of things to add to your to-do list next time you are in town.
Need a little help planning your trip?
Read on below for our top 10 things you must do in Yarrawonga.
- Head to a winery:
Wine lovers unite! You will be spoilt for choice at Yarawonga, with the area’s large selection of wineries just for your inner wine connoisseur and foodie. Enjoy a glass of wine at the All Saints Estate, or treat yourself to a winery tour that will take you through 6 estates in the Corowa Rutherglen region including Pfeiffer Wines, Cofields, Warrabilla Wines, Campbells, Stanton & Killeen and Bullers Winery, stopping in Rutherglen for lunch.
- Try locally made cheese:
Try delicious locally made cheese from Boosey Creek Cheese farm, with a huge selection of different cheeses so you are sure to find something you love! You can watch the cows being milked and stroll through the beautiful dairy farm. You may even pick up some cheeses to bring back to family and friends!
- Go to a brewery:
Do you love beer? Then the Buffalo Brewery is just for you.
This brewery is one of the oldest in the country, and you can taste the brewery’s award winning beer while treating yourself to lunch or dinner with your partner, friends or family.
- Renaissance Chocolates:
This is a must-do! These beautiful chocolates are made from Belgian Couverture and local ingredients to create delicious mixtures of pure cream, honey, nuts and fruits for a mouth-watering creation.
- Chinaman’s Island Walking Track:
Embrace the beauty of nature with this breathtaking 2 kilometre Chinaman’s Island walk. You can sit throughout your walk, marvel at local wildlife or power through with a jog or a cycle for a fun holiday workout. The walk is suitable for all ages so you can take the whole family.
- Go on a cruise:
Cruise down the Lake Mulwala and the Murray River Waters on a brand new boat from Cruise Yarrawonga Mulwala, while enjoying a relaxing and breathtaking view of the area.
- Go Fishing:
Gone Yonder Fresh Water Fishing offers guided fishing charters on the Lake Mulwala, Murray and Ovens Rivers. Doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or experienced, head out on these charters for full or half day trips and catch some local fish and enjoy the serene views.
- Go on a paddlesteamer:
For something a little different, why not go on the Murray River Paddlesteamers that are located at the historic port of Echuca, for a day or overnight cruise or a delectable meal for lunch or dinner. It’s around an hour and a half drive from Yarrawonga, so get up early and make the most of what Echuca has to offer before heading home.
- Get pampered!
No getaway is complete without a little pampering.
Head to the A River Revival Sports & Beauty clinic for a massage, or to indulge in a wide selection of beauty services.
- Play golf:
Play some golf with friends at one of Australia’s largest public access golf resorts, the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. If playing golf is not for you, you can also swim in the solar heated swim pool, play tennis, workout in the gym, play barefoot bowls, or plan a private dinner party. The options are endless!
Have we missed anything on the list? Comment and share with us below what your favourite things to do in Yarrawonga are.
