The River Aura means 70 kilometres of brown, muddy water, riverside nature, history, cultivation of the land and mind. Being a river with old dwelling places by it, the River Aura has a special position among the Finnish rivers, although its length and water volume are far smaller than those of many other rivers.

The River Aura Information Centre provides help in issues related to the River Aura, recreational fishing and canoeing.The River Aura Information Centre can be found in the old Miller’s House next to the Halistenkoski rapids in Turku, SW-Finland. The Centre provides information about the River Aura and tips for tourists, as well as selling fishing permits. There is also a café and rent-a-canoe service.