Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced the opening of the tender process for the trail — funded under the Flagship Tourism Projects program in the Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan.
The Victorian Government has invested $10.3 million to design and construct new and upgraded trails and a range of other visitor facilities from Picnic Point in Barmah National Park to Koondrook, as part of Stage One of the trail.
New nature-based tourism experiences and better connections between towns in the vibrant Murray River region will encourage people to visit new locations, extend their stay, boost tourism and support the regional economy.
The trail will be easy to access and will cater for day and multi-day trail visitors.
When complete, the Murray River Adventure Trail will connect a series of walking, cycling and watercraft trails and create a new long-distance nature-based experience all the way from Lake Hume in the east near Wodonga to Mildura in the west.
This initial section of the trail will connect almost 180km of existing land-based trail, deliver vital improvements to more than 100km of trail, and create 22km of new trail.
The project will also deliver new kayak launches and small bridge crossings and new facilities at several key visitor sites, including picnic facilities, car parking and toilets.
The initial Victorian section of the project is expected to be completed in 2024.
To find out more about the project, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects
For tender information, visit tenders.vic.gov.au/tender/view?id=235184
