At a glance
Distance from Echuca Moama | Approximately 40 minutes drive |
Best for | Nature, birdwatching, fishing and wetlands |
Don’t miss | Gunbower National Park, Kow Swamp wetlands, Gunbower Hotel mural |
Perfect as | A full-day nature escape |
Wetlands, waterways and wild places.
If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature, Gunbower is well worth the drive.
Located around 40 minutes drive north-west of Echuca Moama, this peaceful community is the gateway to Gunbower National Park and the internationally recognised wetlands and river red gum forests that make this corner of northern Victoria so special.
Spend the day kayaking serene waterways, spotting native birdlife, fishing, hiking beneath towering river red gums or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the landscape. Take time to admire the striking Gunbower Hotel mural, then continue to Ghow (Kow) Swamp - a significant wetland and archaeological site with deep Yorta Yorta cultural connections. Today, it's a peaceful place for birdwatching, photography, kayaking and spectacular sunsets, while also offering visitors an opportunity to connect with one of the region's most important cultural landscapes.
For nature lovers, photographers and anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the region, Gunbower rewards those who venture a little further.
Your Gunbower Itinerary
