The Murray River: One River, Many Lands

Synopsis

The illustrated story of Australia′s greatest river, that captures all the romance, history and colour of the Murray -- paddle steamers, bushrangers, homesteads, Aboriginal culture, the mallee, 36 different river towns, megafauna, the ancient ocean, Murray-Darling Basin, icons of the Murray, Discover Murray River Trail, ancient fossilised cliffs, Bridges of the Murray, proud architecture, explorers, legends, floods and pioneers, Captain Charles Sturt, irrigation of the Murray River, dams, barrages and reservoirs, locks and weirs, landscapes of the Murray River, souvenirs of our past, abundant wildlife, houseboating, Lake Cullulleraine, Australian pelicans, classic Aussie pubs, sheep and wool, pioneer museums, Ponde - the Ngurunderi Dreaming, great Murray River Cod, signs from the region, Snowy Mountains Scheme, mist and fog, Murray River Red Gums, Australia′s wine garden, local and fresh produce, Murray River at night and more.