Hotels in Murray River, Australia

The Murray River region stretches through southeastern Australia, with a Mediterranean climate that brings hot summers (up to 95°F/35°C) and mild winters (around 50°F/10°C). It's world-famous for its houseboat holidays and the surrounding wine regions like the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley. In summer, you can rent a houseboat and cruise the river's 1,600 miles, stopping for waterskiing on the calm Murray backwaters, while winter invites you to taste Shiraz and Riesling at cellar doors or cycle the 34-mile Riesling Trail without the summer crowds.