The Murray River has been named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World 2025 destinations, placing it among 25 top locations across the globe.
Other locations on the list include: Antigua, Guatemala; Bangkok, Thailand; The Cenobitic Monasteries, Italy and Greenland.
This recognition shines a spotlight on the river’s extraordinary natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and the unique experiences it offers.
“The third-longest navigable river in the world—bested only by the Amazon and the Nile—Australia’s Murray River flows for some 1,500 miles through the nation’s heartland from northeast Victoria to the Great Australian Bight near Adelaide.”
The Best of the World 2025 list is available online now at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/slideshow/best-of-the-world-2025 where readers can be transported to each destination through spectacular photography and reporting.