The Murray

Partner venues across The Murray range from large-scale conference and event spaces to winery retreats, lakeside resorts and riverside function venues throughout the region.

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Go With the Flow on the Murray

This iconic river region spans the Victoria–New South Wales border and offers a beautiful blend of nature, heritage and warm regional hospitality. Just 2.5 hours from Melbourne and serviced by regional airports in Albury and Mildura, it’s an easy, accessible destination for conferences, incentive groups and leadership retreats.

 

Choose from golf resorts, riverfront dining venues, wineries and fantastic conference facilities across Albury Wodonga, Yarrawonga Mulwala, Echuca Moama and Mildura.

Experiences on the river 

Balance time indoors with unforgettable experiences along Australia’s longest river. Cruise on a historic paddle steamer, explore by kayak, or host a dinner under the stars. Discover vibrant riverside towns, excellent regional art galleries, rich First Nations culture, and internationally recognised natural attractions including Mungo National Park and Barmah Forest.

Food, wine and regional character 

The Murray is famous for its world-class local produce, friendly cellar doors and regional restaurants that reflect the character of the local landscape.

 

For planners looking to combine events with relaxed hospitality and great regional experiences, the Murray offers a setting where time slows and connection comes naturally.

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Venues Across the Murray

Partner venues across The Murray range from large-scale conference and event spaces to winery retreats, lakeside resorts and riverside function venues throughout the region.

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How To Get to The Murray

Getting To The Murray

The Murray region is easily accessible from Melbourne, with major centres including Echuca, Yarrawonga and Mildura connected by road, rail and regional airports. Whether you’re planning a conference, corporate retreat or incentive program, delegates can travel comfortably and explore one of Victoria’s most distinctive river regions.

From Melbourne CBD to Echuca

~2.5 hours

via the Northern Highway

Mildura Airport

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Direct to and from Melbourne and Sydney

By V/Line train

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Echuca and Albury-Wodonga from Southern Cross

Albury Airport

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Direct services to and from Sydney and Brisbane

Business Events Victoria

Trusted by event planners across Australia

A Rewarding Partnership

It’s been a true pleasure working with Business Events Victoria. I’ve genuinely appreciated your professionalism, generosity, and the collaborative spirit you brought to our partnership. You’ve made the journey both rewarding and enjoyable, and I’m grateful for the many memories and shared successes along the way.

CSL Behring

Immersive and Exceptionally Organised

The best 2 days spent, completely immersed in the experience with other EA’s and Event Coordinators. The hosts, Lauren and Steph were incredible. Very well organised and made the most of our experiences. You can’t improve on perfection. Well done Team!

Visy

A Fresh Look at Geelong Event Possibilities

The famil was amazing and really opened my eyes to the possibilities available in Geelong and the Bellarine. I’m looking forward to coming back with a conference. It was perfect, thank you so much.

FinPro

Inspiration and Connections Across the Bellarine

Thank you to BEV for the kind invitation to the Geelong and Bellarine famil. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the region, meet some great people, and consider future event possibilities. I really appreciated the hospitality and thoughtful itinerary. There was plenty of inspiration to take away.

Optometry Australia

Fresh Ideas from a Fast-Growing Events Region

The Geelong and Bellarine famil was a fantastic opportunity to deepen my knowledge of the region and witness firsthand the exciting developments and growth underway—from new constructions to impressive venue renovations. It was incredibly valuable to connect with like-minded event professionals and come away inspired with fresh ideas and possibilities for future events.

ANZ

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Mildura Rural City Council

Mildura offers a unique business events destination set along the iconic Murray River, combining year-round sunshine with quality venues, accommodation and memorable regional experiences. With direct flights from major cities, capacity for up to 650 delegates and a dedicated local events team, Mildura delivers seamless conferences and events enhanced by immersive food, wine and nature-based experiences.

Campaspe Shire Council

Located where the Murray, Campaspe and Goulburn Rivers converge, Echuca Moama offers a vibrant riverside escape just 2.5 hours from Melbourne. Discover the charm of the Campaspe region. Rich heritage, scenic waterways and warm country hospitality, it's perfectly positioned for travellers from major cities and regional centres seeking relaxation, culture and outdoor adventure.

City of Albury

It’s a natural meeting place in every way. For thousands of years, people have gathered, shared and celebrated at this special place in the foothills of the Alps and on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Serviced directly by road, air, and Rail and with venue capacities up to 2,000, Albury Wodonga is a naturally connected choice.

Connect With Regional Victorian Experts

Hosting your event in a region aligned with your sector opens doors: local keynote speakers, working examples of best practice, and real knowledge exchange beyond the conference room. The BEV team handles the introductions, including speakers, field days, technical visits, and social programs that put your delegates in front of the people doing the work.

Agribusiness

The Murray hosts large-scale international food processing, with Kraft Heinz, Parmalat, Fonterra, Simplot and Kagome operating in Campaspe Shire. Albury-Wodonga is base to Geofabrics, Visy, Mars Petcare, Uncle Toby’s, Danone, Vitasoy and Saputo. 

A natural setting for

Agribusiness conferences, food manufacturing summits, supply chain and export forums.

Food & Fibre

Mildura’s economy is built on table, wine and dried grapes, citrus, olives and nuts. Campaspe Shire has pivoted hard into solar-supported intensive farming and greenhouse production. The region carries one of the most diverse agricultural mixes in Victoria.

A natural setting for

Food and wine industry events, horticulture forums, sustainable agriculture summits.

Transport & Logistics

Albury-Wodonga sits on the Sydney-Melbourne corridor with the Ettamogah Rail Hub, Inland Rail, and the $18m Logic Intermodal Terminal.

A natural setting for

Logistics and supply chain conferences, freight industry forums, infrastructure investment events.

FAQs

Why host an event in the Murray region?

The Murray region offers riverside destinations, diverse event infrastructure, exceptional food and wine experiences, and a range of unique delegate activities. Spanning destinations including Albury-Wodonga, Echuca, and Mildura, the region caters to events of all sizes.

  • Conferences
  • Incentive programs
  • Sporting events
  • Leadership retreats
  • Regional touring events

Echuca is known for:

  • Historic paddle steamers
  • Murray River experiences
  • Waterfront dining
  • Boutique accommodation
  • Relaxed networking environments

Albury-Wodonga combines city-style amenities with regional charm. The twin cities offer modern conference facilities, a strong accommodation base, excellent transport connections and a thriving food, wine and cultural scene. 

Mildura is popular for:

  • Sunny climate
  • Murray River experiences
  • Food and wine tourism
  • Outdoor dining and networking
  • Extended incentive itineraries
  • River cruises
  • Winery visits
  • Farm and produce experiences
  • Golf and outdoor activities
  • Arts and cultural attractions

Yes. The region offers a wide range of accommodation, touring routes and experiences that make it ideal for extended conferences and incentive programs.

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Grampians

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Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

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Phillip Island

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The Murray

Riverboats, golf and resort venues along the river border. Strong for incentive groups.

Goldfields

Heritage cities with purpose-built convention centres, walkable CBDs, and direct rail from Melbourne.

Great Ocean Road

Coastal drives, lighthouse dinners and conference resorts along one of the world's iconic routes.

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Wineries, farmsteads and retreat venues, 60 minutes from Melbourne. Built for incentive travel and executive off-sites.

Goulburn Region

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Mornington Peninsula

Coastal resorts, hot springs and winery venues an hour from the city. Strong for board retreats and partner

Greater Geelong & The Bellarine

A working waterfront city with full conference facilities and coastal escape on the same trip.

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