River Murray named among the world's top 25 places to visit

Our own backyard is among 25 other destinations named best in the world by National Geographic.

River Murray named among the world's top 25 places to visit
The River Murray flows for some 1500 miles through Australia’s heartland. Photo: Unforgettable Houseboats.

The River Murray has landed itself among the best places to visit in the world.

Handpicked by the explorers, photographers and editors of National Geographic magazine, its list of the top 25 places to visit for 2025 includes luxury train journeys and active volcano hikes.

National Geographic releases the list each year as the most exciting, meaningful and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for the year ahead. 

Other destinations in the list include Bangkok, Los Angeles, Greenland, Barbados, and Guadalajara in Mexico.

Murray River, Lakes and Coorong Tourism Manager Greg Stirling said looking at the whole list made him that much more appreciative that the region had been selected.