Murrabit

Overview

Murrabit is a major citrus producing area with many orchards and packing sheds. Dairy is the other major industry with water provided through the Torrumbarry Irrigation System and milk being sold to processing plants at Leitchville and Rochester.

History

The township was established in 1925 as a railway station on the Kerang-Stony Crossing border railway and is the site of a historic bridge. The lift span bridge was constructed in 1926 and used for rail and road until 1960 when the railway was closed.

Places of interest

Murrabit Market
Murray River

Accommodation

Accommodation is limited in the tiny town of Murrabit. However alternative accommodation is available at nearby Kerang.

For further information please contact:

Gannawarra Shire Council
Telephone: 03 5450 9333
Website: Gannawarra Shire accommodation

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Town statistics

Population 308
Distance from Melbourne 305 kilometres, 190 miles, 3 hours and 40 minutes driving time
Road access Murrabit Road

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