WELCOME TO SWAN HILL
Heart of the Murray
DISCOVER OUR REGION
A bustling agricultural hub, with Swan Hill city at its centre.
The original custodians of the lands are the Latji Latji, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa and the Wadi Wadi Nations. Their strong cultural connection to the land, and their contribution to our diverse community, continues to this day.
TASTE
Find the perfect venue for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in the mood for a light brekky, or an all-out smorgasbord extravaganza, the bistros, cafes and restaurants…
EXPLORE
From local and touring events and regular festivals all the way through to outdoor experiences and river-based sports, Swan Hill is an ideal place to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, and the glorious year-round climate. The obvious starting point is the Pioneer Settlement, but look wider and you’ll find unique crafty retailers, nature in abundance, and plenty of top-notch events any time of the year.
STAY
With more sunny days than Queensland, we welcome visitors year round.
Explore Swan Hill
Just three and a half hours north-west of Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide, the Swan Hill region is renowned for its Murray River location, fresh local produce, epic landscapes, Australian native wildlife and Aboriginal heritage.
The region runs alongside the majestic Murray River for nearly 200 kilometres and features changing landscapes, thriving farms, and historic townships like Lake Boga, Nyah/Nyah West, Woorinen and the regional centre of Robinvale.
JUNE RACING CARNIVAL
The bet365 Swan Hill June Racing Carnival is one of Victoria’s hallmark country racing events. The June Racing Carnival draws crowds from local, state and interstate locations with accommodation options around the Swan Hill district booking out months in advance, so get in early to ensure you have a place to relax after a long day’s racing and socialising. The 'King's Birthday' June long weekend begins on Friday 6 June with the Pooles Accountants $150,000 Golden Topaz.
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SWAN HILL DISTRICT SHOW
A Celebration of Agriculture and Community Since 1985, Swan Hill District Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc. has proudly hosted the annual Swan Hill District Show. In 2023, we partnered with Dale and his team from Whitfield Excavations, to bring you an exciting, entertaining annual show. Our sincerest gratitude goes out to all the supporters, sponsors and volunteers who make this wonderful event possible year after year. The 2025 Whitfield Excavation Swan Hill Show promises to be a blast, featuring a wide range of exciting competitions, delicious food vendors, fun game stalls, rides, and even a petting zoo for kids. After a day of fun-filled activities, grab your show bags, dag-wood dogs, and fairy floss and get ready for Swan Hills best fireworks display, courtesy of our friends at Southern Cross Fireworks. We can't wait to welcome you and your family to this year’s Whitfield Excavations Swan Hill Show!
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SWAN HILL HARMONY DAY
Swan Hill Harmony Day 2025 is a vibrant community celebration marking 15 years of Music, Culture, and Food. Live Music: The Harmony Band featuring renowned musician and composer Graeme Leakand The Jawa Pitu Band, blending Indonesian dangdut and gamelan traditions with jazz and funk rhythms Cultural Activities: Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony, Multicultural Performances, Traditional Dress Parade, Games, Sports & Children's Activities, Food Experience – Harmony Kitchen. Enjoy street food-style cuisine celebrating the diversity of Swan Hill's community. Swan Hill Harmony Day is a wonderful opportunity for people of all backgrounds to come together, embrace different cultures, and enjoy a fun-filled day by the river.
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