Set on the Murray River, Barham is a picturesque town in rural New South Wales, surrounded by towering red gum and eucalypt forests interlaced with scenic bushwalking tracks. Barham is an enchanting year-round escape where you’ll find excellent golf and fishing.

Things to do

One of the best ways to soak up the scenery is to take a scenic paddle steamer cruise along the Murray River. It's an iconic experience, with the vessels chugging under the Heritage-listed Barham Bridge. Built in 1904, it connects Barham with its twin town of Koondrook.

Thanks to its fertile soil and cool climate Barham is a hotspot for wineries. Restdown Wines is at the forefront of Australia organic wine scene, famous for its luscious Restdown Merlot and its Provencal-style Rosé. You can also explore the Backroads Trail, a scenic food and wine route that showcases vineyards, orchards, olive groves, farms and providores.

Set in silvery bushland, cluBarham is a major golfing destination along the Murray River. The 18-hole course was designed with the help of legendary golf architect Ross Watson. After a day on the green, why not enjoy a leisurely lunch at the on-site Indulge Cafe?

For a relaxing day in the sun, head down to Riverside Park at Barham Lakes. Tables, barbecues and a children's playground make it a family-friendly place to enjoy a picnic lunch. The lake is well stocked with native fish, including Murray cod, golden perch, silverfish and catfish.

Getting around

The Barham town centre is small and easy to navigate on foot, but you'll need a car to explore the Murray River region. From Albury or Melbourne, the drive takes around 3.5 hours. Regional trains and buses also run from Southern Cross to Barham in around five hours.