As the Goulburn River snakes it's way down to the Mighty Murray, discover Echuca and twin sister town Moama, attracting thousands of tourist and visitors each year.
Echuca, which is on the Victorian side of the border, was once Australia's largest inland port and is now renowned as the home to the world's largest collection of working Paddlesteamers, along with the preserved and operative historic wharf, provides a unique insight into the colourful period of Australian History.
 A great way to begin your experience is by taking a trip along the Murray on a Paddlesteamer. Choose from the Emmylou, Pevensey, Adelaide, Canberra and the Pride of the Murray. Cruises vary with some offering lunches, dinners, and commentary detailing the unique history of the Murray Region to overnight packages.
Car enthusiast should head on down into the National Holden Museum, the home of brilliantly restored Holden's and rare prototypes.
 Other attractions Echuca boasts are wonderful restored public buildings and historical exhibits, horse & coach rides down and around the wharf, fishing, boating and gourmet food and wine.
Moama, on the NSW side boasts the Rich River Country Golf Club Resort and its well-known golf course set in landscaped surrounds with 36 magnificent holes to keep you challenged.
Moama Bowling Club has international standard greens. These clubs also have first-class dinning and entertainment facilities to enjoy the afternoon and evenings.
Distance:
- 205kms via Hume and Northern Highway
Highlights
- The Riverboats & Paddelsteamer rides on the Murray
- Jazz, Food and Wine Festival in February,
- The Rotary Steam,
- Port of Echuca Steam Heritage Festival in October
- Agricultural Show in November
- The Southern 80 waterski race in February
Places to Eat
Activities
- Wharf Museum Tour at the Port Of Echuca and see the old wharf, paddlesteamers and barges, and historic buildings such as the Bridge and Star Hotels.
- Horse-and-Carriage Rides along Murray Esplanade aboard immaculately restored buggies and carriages.
- National Holden Motor Museum which has over 40 immaculately restored Holdens, rare prototypes, historic film footage and souvenirs.
- World In Wax displays realistic wax effigies of various notable, infamous and historic figures, wax monsters and miniature dioramas.
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Order your favourite drink and take in the sweeping views from the open air deck while enjoying a selection of tasty tapas. The lounges are a perfect place to relax with friends and on Friday & Saturday nights)
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