The Murray River is Australia's longest river, stretching an extraordinary 2,508 kilometres through New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, making it one of the longest navigable rivers on earth. It originates in the mountains of the Great Dividing Range in northeastern Victoria, beginning as a mountain stream in the upper reaches before broadening into a powerful lowland river flowing through forests, floodplains, and country townships. The river forms the border between Victoria and New South Wales for much of its length before continuing through South Australia. Along its banks sit iconic towns including Yarrawonga, Wodonga, Cobram, Echuca, Swan Hill, and Mildura. The Murray is a world-class freshwater fishery, home to iconic native species like the Murray cod — Australia's largest freshwater fish — alongside golden perch, silver perch, trout cod, freshwater catfish, and more. The river's diversity of habitats, from deep holes and submerged timber to rocky ledges and open flats, creates exceptional angling opportunities for anglers of all experience levels.