Attractions Port of Echuca Explore the historic Port of Echuca – Walk along the red gum wharf built in 1865, see the cargo shed museum, visit the Star Hotel with its underground bar and escape tunnel (once a 'sly' grog shop), inspect one of the many steam engine displays and observe shipwrights restoring vessels. Paddlesteamers Take a paddle steamer cruise – the world’s biggest fleet of operating paddle steamers is based at Echuca-Moama and each has its own history and character, learn about pioneering days from the captains commentary and enjoy refreshments as you cruise in all-weather comfort . Wineries Although relatively new, Echuca-Moama’s wine region is gaining a reputation as one of the best winegrowing districts in the country. Click on the following links for more information on local wineries: Restaurants Dine out at the excellent local restaurants in Echuca Moama. Click on the links below for further information: Rich River Golf Club has two award winning 18 hole champion golf courses and is one of regional Australia’s premier golfing venues. The par 72 West Course has traditional tree lined fairways with small tricky greens and takes the serious golfer on a 6,183m journey. The par 72 East Course was redesigned by Peter Thompson in 1998 and features large greens, wide fairways, Thompson signature bunkers and covers 6,131m. Both courses provide outstanding challenges for all players (skilled or otherwise!). Bring along your own Clubs or Club hire is available Echuca Moama Events Festivals and events are held throughout the year, celebrating the best of the best - Wine, Food, Music, Sporting Events and much more. Click on the following links for more information on major events: - Southern 80 The Race takes place on the Murray River between Torrumbarry and Echuca on the second Sunday in February each year. The race attracts over 400 entries from all over Australia with international representation from New Zealand, Great Britain and the USA.
- Riverboats, Jazz, Food & Wine Festival Held in February each year featuring local and international musicians, fabulous food and wine from the region.
- Echuca Rotary Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally Echuca Rotary Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally is two whole days packed with excitement and spectacular entertainment.
- Winter Blues Festival Forget the winter blues! Echuca-Moama’s annual Winter Blues festival is a weekend not to be missed.
- Deniliquin Ute Muster Deni - Play on the Plains Festival and World Record Ute Muster 2008.
- Port of Echuca - Celebration of Steam Festival Port of Echuca's Heritage Steam Festival is a yearly celebration of the power and the wonder of steam.
- Elmore Field Day Elmore has gained recognition as one of Australia’s premier agricultural Field Days.
- Kyabram Agricultural and Pastoral Show An old style Country Show, held at Kyabram Showgrounds, horse events, side show alley and so much more.
Barmah State Forest Barmah Forest, on the Murray River east of Echuca, is part of the world’s largest River Red Gum forest. Bushwalking and Cycling Tracks are located throughout the forest. National Holden Motor Museum The largest one make motor museum in Australia with over 40 restored Holden's, rare prototypes, historical film footage and a unique range of souvenirs. Bike and Walking Tours Home to the world’s largest paddlesteamer fleet, Echuca – Moama boasts some of Victoria’s best off road cycling along Murray River bush tracks and through a maze of state forest roads. The Great Aussie Beer Shed is the first Beer Can, Brewery Related and Australiana Museum. Infact it is the only museum of its kind in Australia. A unique Tourist attraction featuring over 16,000 beer cans from Australia and around the world, and other brewery related items including beer tap tops and tap handles, trays, old wooden beer barrels, bottles, signs both old and modern, brewery manufacturing equipment and machinery and plenty more. Brett Sands Watersports is located at one of Australia’s Mecca destinations for Watersports, the mighty Murray River at Echuca/Moama. Renowned for it’s high quality coaching, superb customer service and sublime water conditions Brett Sands Watersports clients have been coming back again again since 1986. Brett Sands Watersports offers lessons in Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Barefooting and Kneeboarding, from hourly lessons to half, full & multiple day packages. For further information on the local area visit the Echuca-Moama Visitor Centre. |