Nyah and Nyah West

Overview

The small towns of Nyah and Nyah West are located in a a prosperous irrigation district on the banks of the mighty Murray River, which produces wine and dried fruit, as well as vegetables and wool. 

The area is popular with fishing enthusiasts aiming to hook a Murray cod - arguably the best-eating freshwater fish in the world. Forests of redgum and box follow the Murray and are open to cars, campers and bushwalkers.

Regular meetings are held at the racetrack of the Nyah Harness Racing Club in town.

History

Nyah was formed as the 'Taverner Community Village Settlement' in the 1890s by Jim Thwaites as a utopian socialist community. Lack of access to water for fields and a falling out of favour of socialism led to the end of state support for these communities.

Anthropoligists have discovered a wealth of archaeological material relating to ancient Aboriginal occupation of the land in the Nyah and Vinifera State Forests, including canoe trees, middens, burial grounds and boundary markers, which have offered invaluable information on prehistoric life and society in the Dreamtime.

Places of interest

Pub
Bridge
Post Office
Harness Racing track
Murray River
Lake Poon Boom
Nyah and Vinifera State Forests
Local vineyards

Accommodation

The Swan Hill region has a wide variety of accommodation options, including motels, resorts, holiday units, caravan parks, bed & breakfasts and houseboats.

For further information please contact the Swan Hill Region Information Centre Freecall 1800 625 373 or (03) 5032 3033.

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