Moama between the Murray River, history and nature

Moama offers several distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: the Murray River, recreational facilities, historic sites and wetlands. There are also art and touring routes, some of which begin in or pass through Moama, while others take in several towns. If you’re looking for a hotel in Moama, you can plan your trip around the activities that interest you most.

River, recreation and play

Moama Beach provides access to the Murray River for swimming and recreational activities. If you want to focus on water and outdoor recreation, it offers a specific point of interest for your stay. Conditions may vary, so take this into account when planning a visit.

Moama Adventure Playpark is located in Moama Recreation Reserve on Perricoota Road. Its facilities include tunnels, flying foxes, climbing towers, stairs, bridges, swings, slides and sand play areas. The park also has wheelchair access, dedicated play areas and a Liberty Swing. If you’re considering play facilities and accessibility features, you can compare these specific details with the needs of your visit.

Local history and historic landmarks

A leisurely walk through “Old Moama” lets you discover stories about some of the town’s historic landmarks. Moama’s former telegraph station is believed to have been built in the 1860s and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the town. The Old Telegraph Station building is open to the public on the second Sunday of each month. If you’re planning a visit, check the opening date before you travel.

Moama Historic Precinct offers a different historical perspective. It includes the remains of a boat slipway and its associated machinery. The precinct illustrates fundamental technological changes in the transport of Australia’s agricultural produce. The telegraph station, then, focuses on the history of a surviving building, while the Historic Precinct highlights changes in freight transport.

Another place to visit is Moama Water Tower. A short 250-metre path leads to the tower from a roadside parking area on Cobb Highway. The parking area and stated path length provide a specific point of reference if you’d like to include the tower in your visit plans.

Wetlands, art and regional routes

Horseshoe Lagoon is part of Moama Wetland and Floodplain Reserve. It comprises a horseshoe-shaped lagoon and a billabong, which provide a home for native birds, animals, plants and fish. The focus here is the wetland landscape, complementing the historic attractions with a natural area rich in native wildlife and plant life.

The Long Paddock Touring Route begins in Moama. Further afield, visitors can explore significant public sculptures along Route 11 that celebrate the distinctive character of the landscape and local history. The self-guided River Country Art Trail passes through Moama, Mathoura, Moulamein, Tooleybuc and Barham. It features four large-scale murals and a striking sculpture.

The two routes have different focuses: the Long Paddock Touring Route begins in Moama and is associated with public sculptures; the River Country Art Trail is a self-guided art route through five towns, featuring murals and a sculpture. A standalone work of art in Moama, “The River Barge” by artist Geoff Hocking, is located near Moama Skate Park on Blair Street. When planning your trip, you can distinguish between a specific artwork in town and art offerings on regional routes.

For the broader travel overview: Murray Shire Council.