Howlong on the Murray River

On the Murray River, Howlong offers a variety of experiences: at Lions Park, a sandy beach and riverside paths invite you to enjoy the water and nature. Historic traces can be discovered along the Howlong Historic Trail and at a nearby site associated with expedition history. There is also an 18-hole golf course and the Enchanted Hut for imaginative play. Which of these interests you want to shape your stay can also guide your choice of a holiday rental in Howlong.

Explore history at your own pace

The Howlong Historic Trail is designed as a self-guided tour and comprises 28 stops. It offers a dedicated way for anyone who wants to explore Howlong’s history independently. The number of stops gives the trail a clear scope, while each stop makes historical discoveries a recurring theme of the visit. If these explorations are a priority, you can consider the trail an important part of your trip planning.

The Howlong History Trail, meanwhile, takes approximately three hours on foot or one hour by car. These approximate times offer two different ways to include the tour in your stay: on foot or by car. When planning your days, you can weigh up which option suits you and how much time to set aside. These times refer to the Howlong History Trail; they do not describe the duration of the Howlong Historic Trail.

The Historic Crossing Place is also located near Howlong. It lies downstream from the Howlong-Murray River bridge, on the right-hand side of Rutherglen Road on the Victorian side. Major Mitchell and his companions camped there on the night of 17 October 1836, before crossing the river. The site connects a specific location on the Murray with a particular moment in expedition history, complementing the trails’ historical themes with a place outside Howlong.

Enjoy the Murray River and nature

Lions Park Howlong is on the Murray River and has a sandy beach for swimming. If you want to focus on the water and swimming, this is a clearly identified place to visit. Riverside paths lead from the park into Howlong Common, where you can observe numerous native birds and other wildlife. This lets you combine a riverside stay with wildlife watching in the Common.

These different interests can shape your trip: perhaps you want to spend time at the sandy beach, or perhaps you would rather focus on the riverside paths and the Common’s wildlife. When choosing accommodation in Howlong, it therefore makes sense to first consider which experiences matter most to you.

More ideas for different interests

There are also specific options beyond the river and history. Howlong Golf Resort has an 18-hole golf course. If you want to include golf in your trip, you can make the course one of your priorities. The Enchanted Hut in Howlong’s Memorial Park offers children an imaginative family outing: it inspires their imagination and encourages creative play. Alongside nature and history, this offers an experience especially focused on children’s imagination and play.

When looking for a holiday rental, you can therefore consider Howlong in terms of the kind of trip you want: river and swimming, wildlife watching, self-guided historical exploration, golf, or an imaginative experience for children. This range of interests can help you decide what matters during your stay, without reducing the town to just one activity.

Discover more destinations

If you’d also like to explore other destinations, here are some more places: Seaforth, Fingal Bay, Junee, Toronto, Kingsgrove, Grose Wold, Tenterfield and Wangi Wangi.

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.