Posts from Murray River Trails
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Relax, You’re on Safari: Exploring the Murray River by Houseboat
Written by Guy MacGibbon for stuff.co.nz. I was eating lunch beside a peaceful lake when I saw it - the great crested grebe. New Zealanders may remember the great crested grebe as the bird controversially crowned the New Zealand Bird of the Century, ahead of more iconically Kiwi birds such...
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Species Feature: Red Kangaroo
The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is Australia's largest marsupial and an iconic symbol of Australia. Known for their impressive leaps and strong legs, these animals are found across much of Australia's arid and semi-arid interior. It thrives in diverse vegetated habitats, particularly in grasslands and shrublands interspersed with mulga woodlands,...
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12 Threatened Australian Species You Can See In the Wild
Australia is home to a remarkable array of wildlife, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. However, numerous species are currently facing critical threats and are classified as endangered. In this article, we explore some of Australia's most vulnerable creatures that you can observe in their natural habitats....
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Best Places to See Koalas in the Wild
When it comes to Australian wildlife, there's nothing more thrilling and rewarding than witnessing them in the wild - that is, in their native habitat. Untouched and undisturbed by humans, this is where we can spend time in nature observing animals doing what they want. Observing Koalas in the wild...
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Best Places to See Kangaroos in the Wild
Experiencing Australian wildlife in their natural habitat is both thrilling and rewarding. In these untouched environments, you can immerse yourself in nature and observe animals as they go about their daily lives. One of the most iconic experiences for travelers to Australia is encountering kangaroos in the wild. Let us...
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May 3 is Wild Koala Day: 5 Reasons We Love Seeing Koalas in the Wild
With its fluffy ears and spoon-shaped nose, the Koala is one of Australia's most adored animals. In Australia you can still see Koalas in the wild, and we aim to keep it that way. The Koala is distributed across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, however, clearing of...
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Learning about Native Fish with Kym Manning
Deep in the Murray River channel between Kingston and Moorook in South Australia’s Riverland, lies a fish hotel that weighs a whopping 10 tonnes, understood to be the biggest man-made structure found in the basin. “I assembled it in my front yard,” Murray River Trails guide and fishing enthusiast, Kym...
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River Therapy with Cathy Schier
There's something special about the symphony of nature's whispers. The crunch of feet on the leaf litter. Birdsong in the distance. Rustling in the reeds. Although there's plenty to talk about, there's also a right time to talk. "It's not about filling the gaps," explains Murray River Trails guide Cathy...
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Storyteller Series: Tony Sharley from Murray River Trails
Growing up in the Riverland town of Renmark, Tony Sharley saw first-hand the dramatic effects of the Murray River in flood when he was a student in high school - he even did a geography project on it. An environmental science degree followed, and a career as a field biologist...
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High Flows Rejuvenating the Murray Floodplains
Australia’s longest and most famous river is currently experiencing high flow, sparking to life hundreds of thousands of hectares of floodplain vegetation that hasn’t been inundated for decades. This natural event is currently producing spectacular scenery and images for guests on the Murray River Safari and will allow the dry...
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Murray River Trails Launches New 5 Day Safari To River's End Tour
Murray River Trails (MRT) is proud to launch its newest tour linking two contrasting sections of Australia’s most famous river. Safari to River’s End is an immersive 5 day/4 night experience, showcasing South Australia’s Riverland all the way to the Coorong and Murray Mouth. From the redgum and red cliff...
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Birdlife in a River Floodplain with Tony Sharley
Owner and founder of Murray River Trails, Tony Sharley, never tires of seeing guests discover a destination through the presence of its birds. “We spend the bulk of our time in the Riverland Ramsar wetlands, which is home to more than 180 species of birds. We can see migratory water...
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Championing Environmental Flows with Tony Sharley
The Murray-Darling Basin spans an area of one million square kilometres, and for owner and founder of Murray River Trails, Tony Sharley, its protection is crucial. “Having a basin like this is significant,” he explains. “It is one-seventh the size of Australia, or four times the size of New Zealand,...
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Murray River Trails Unveils New Houseboat, 'High River'
Murray River Trails is proud to announce the launch of it’s new 12 berth houseboat, High River. A custom-designed luxury houseboat, High River provides environmentally sustainable accommodation for Murray River Trail’s award-winning ecotourism experiences. High River was officially launched by the Hon Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Tourism & Multicultural...