Swan Hill is the perfect combination of rural charm and city sophistication and is a major regional centre for the surrounding areas.
Swan Hill is home to a large agricultural sector that services the surrounding farmlands and the entrepreneurial spirit is very much alive, with Swan Hill boasting over 1300 small businesses.
Before European settlement in the nineteenth century, the Wemba-Wemba occupied the area around the Loddon River, reaching northwards from Kerang to Matakupaat (Swan Hill) on the Murray River. To this day, they have a deep connection to Country and strong community ties.
Todays vibrant CBD offers boutique-style shopping, cafés and restaurants serving fresh local produce, gorgeous parks and gardens along the Riverfront and the town is easily navigated by foot.
Swan Hill is home to the iconic Pioneer Settlement and its world-class laser light shows, ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ and ‘Legends of the Mallee’. The region boasts a variety of tourism and recreational experiences on offer. The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is a must visit, well recognised as having one of Australia’s most comprehensive collections of naive art. Along with a growing collection of Australian works on paper, prints and drawings, the Gallery presents an exciting program of touring exhibitions and events throughout the year.
- NOTE: The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. They can be found in their temporary location with limited collections on display at the Swan Hill Regional Library.
Visiting the region without experiencing the award-winning Murray Downs Golf and Country Club is like going to Sydney without seeing the Harbour Bridge. For those whose handicap is greater than their age, the experience of walking through the charming, perfectly groomed fairways and stunning signature holes will make up for all those miss-hits and lost balls.
Swan Hill is hive of activity during various times throughout the year, these include the annual Food & Wine Festival in March, Easter holidays, Swan Hill June Racing Carnival and during regular Golf & Tennis Tournaments.