The Murray River & Around - Melbourne and Victoria - page 638

AROUND SWAN HILL
The Swan Hill region doesn't compare with Mildura in grape production but there are a
few wineries you can visit with cellar-door sales and tastings, including Brumby Wines (
03-5030 5366; www.brumbywines.com.au ; cnr Murray Valley Hwy & Cannon Lane, Wood Wood) .
Historic Tyntyndyer Homestead ( 03-5030 2416; Murray Valley Hwy, Beverford; admission $8.50; by ap-
pointment only) , located 16km north of town, has a small museum and many reminders of the
hardships of colonial life. Guided group tours require an appointment.
Just 16km southeast of Swan Hill, Lake Boga is an interesting little town - especially now
that its namesake lake is full of water again. The famous Catalina flying boat A24-30 is on
display at the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum ( 03-5037 2850; www.flyingboat.org.au ; Catalina Park; adult/
child/family $10/3/20; 9.30am-4pm) . Flying boats were repaired and tested at Lake Boga during
WWII. Inside are lots of displays and photographs.
Further down the highway is a patchwork of lakes, including Kangaroo Lake and Lake
Charm , which are popular water-sports destinations. Just before you reach Kerang is the
Middle Lake Ibis Rookery , where birdwatchers can spy the huge flocks of ibis from a bird hide.
Overlooking the water at Lake Boga, the luxurious Burrabliss B&B ( 03-5037 2527;
www.burrabliss.com.au ; 169 Lakeside Dr; d/ste/villas $150/180/300) is a fine choice. Go with the friendly
owners to see their ultra-fine-wool sheep, go birdwatching in the wetlands, or walk by the
lake and enjoy the gardens.