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The Riverina region of New South Wales comprises the southern and south western region of the state as it heads west along the Murray River which forms the border with Victoria. The region supported Aboriginal communities for over 40,000 years. Unlike most of Australia, the Riverina has a combination of flat, fertile plains and an ample supply of water. It is one of the most productive and prosperous rural regions in Australia. The first European settlers in the area used the land for beef and wool production. This is an area of prosperous farming communities, large irrigation projects, paddlewheel steamers chugging past stately river gums, fertile pastures, thick forests, historic villages, vineyards, wineries and orchards.
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Wagga Wagga - lays claim to being the largest inland town in New South Wales. An interesting tour is the Murray Cod Hatcheries where you can look in on Big Murray. Visit the historic buildings in nearby Junee and take a look at the National Art Glass Collection at the City Art Gallery. Narrandera - a town located in the Murrumbidgee River Irrigation Area. Nearby Lake Talbot is the local centre for water sports. Take a tour of the Inland Fisheries Research Station and visit nearby Jerilderie, the location of some of the exploits of Ned Kelly, the famous bushranger. Griffith - the town is a major wine producing and fruit growing area. The original development of the area was by Italian immigrant families whose descendants still play a major role in the area. Albury-Wodonga - twin towns sitting on either side of the border formed by the Murray River. Albury is on the New South Wales side and Wodongo is on the Victorian side. The towns are a popular base for access to the high country winter skiing, white-water rafting and canoeing. Visit nearby wineries and historic gold mining towns. See the works of major Australian artists at the Albury Regional Art Centre, mix with the colourful characters at the Ettamogah pub and take a ride on a paddlewheel steamer. Moama-Echuca - another situation of two towns located on opposite banks of the Murray River. Echuca lies on the Victorian side and is the better known of the two for its preserved original wharf and public buildings. Moama boasts the Rich River Country club and the well known golf course. Deniliquin - another town producing superfine Merino wool. This is a major rice growing centre with the largest rice mill in the southern hemisphere. Visit the Peppin Heritage Centre and the Island Sanctuary to meet some locals. Nature lovers should visit the birdlife at the Gannawarra Wetlands at Barham. Wentworth - this old port town lies at the meeting point of the Darling and Murray Rivers, and along with its Victorian neighbour, Mildura, is a base for heading up into the far west of New South Wales. Take a riverboat cruise and visit the historic Wentworth Gaol.
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