OUR ATTRACTIONS

PS Adelaide

PS Adelaide is the oldest wooden hulled paddlesteamer still operating anywhere in the world. She was built at Echuca in 1866 for J.C. Grassey and Partners. One of the fastest paddlesteamers on the Murray, PS Adelaide is rumoured to be named after Her Majesty Queen Adelaide. "Adelaide" was also a popular ladies' name during the riverboat trade era.
PS Adelaide operates at the Port of Echuca as a passenger boat carrying 49 passengers per trip. On special occasions she even tows one of her four original barges, the D26.

www.portofechuca.org.au

PS Alexander Arbuthnot

PS Alexander Arbuthnot was built at Koondrook in 1923 at the Arbuthnot Sawmills and therefore is named after the former owner of the Arbuthnot Sawmills at Koondrook - Alexander ("Squire") James Cooke Arbuthnot. His father, Alexander ("Sandy") Arbuthnot was the founder of the Sawmills.
Today, PS Alexander Arbuthnot cruises daily at the Port of Echuca. She can carry up to 47 passengers and has over 25,000 visitors a year. PS Alexander Arbuthnot (or "AA" as she is affectionally known) is special because she is the last paddlesteamer to be built as a working boat on the Murray River during the riverboat trade era.

www.portofechuca.org.au

Billabong Ranch

Billabong Ranch provides plenty of entertaining activities for those looking to try something new, or test out their skills.

Activities include a sensor activated 18 hole indoor Mini Golf Course, 30m Bouldering Wall, Indoor Archery Range, Pedal Boats, Animal Nursery, Pony Rides & Horse Riding Tours along the Rivers.

www.billabongranch.com.au

PS Canberra

Cruise and enjoy the magnificent Murray River aboard the Paddlesteamer Canberra. Built in 1912, she is driven by a superb 1923 wood-fired Marshall compound steam engine.

Cruises feature a Captain's commentary of the historic Port and kids have the opportunity to steer and obtain a free skippers certificate. Fully licensed with a kiosk onboard.

www.emmylou.com.au

Echuca Moama Wine Tours

Let Echuca Moama Wine Tours be the designated driver as you explore Australia's fastest growing wine district, sampling interesting wines, great food and experiencing the scenic surroundings of the Murray River region.

Pick from one of our great PACKAGES.

www.echucamoamawinetours.com.au

PS Emmylou

The Paddlesteamer Emmylou offers accommodated steaming with fine cuisine for those who are looking for that something extra. For those who are just passionate about steam there are daily cruises, with the option of lunch, where you can let go of your worries and watch the world drift slowly by. Evening cruises also available

www.emmylou.com.au

Kingfisher Cruises

Eco tourism at its best. You will experience timeless natural beauty and peace when gliding along the "Barmah Choke" on the Murray River, an area 25,000 years in the making.

Departs barmah Lakes Day Visitors Area – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Bookings are essential.

We welcome group bookings.

www.kingfishercruises.com.au

Kyabram Fauna Park

An incredible wildlife experience with the largest collection of Australian animals, birds and reptiles in country Victoria. Check out koalas, kangaroos, wombats, wallabies Tasmanian Devils, Quolls, our walk through aviaries and the new Invertebrate display. Also meet "Getcha"- our saltwater crocodile.

Open daily from 9:30am - 5:30pm except Good Friday and Christmas Day

www.kyabramfaunapark.com

Mathoura Experience

Explore the region
A half hour drive north, along the Long Paddock Touring Route, brings you to the peaceful township of Mathoura. Mathoura and surrounds is popular for its magnificent forests, waterways, animal life, bird observatory, public art, history and heritage. Mathoura has arguably the best access in the region to the Murray River, with no high banks and good dry weather roads.

www.mathoura.com.au

www.longpaddock.com.au

Murray River Fishing Tours

The craft is 5.09M long and 2.3M wide, the boat is under Maritime N.S.W survey, and is licensed to carry 5 passengers. We include light refreshments on half day trips, and a picnic style lunch on full day trips. No fishing license is required whilst on the boat as it is licensed for 4 fishers by N.S.W. Fisheries.

We require that all children under 12 years wear a life jacket when on the boat.

All bait and tackle is included and you will be picked up an returned to your accommodation

www.murrayriverfishingtours.com.au

National Holden Museum

Take a walk down memory lane!

November 29th, 1948 saw the then Prime Minister Ben Chifley unveil the ivory coloured Holden 48.215 (FX). The first of the
all-Aussie models. YOUR journey through Australian motoring history, at Echuca's National Holden Museum begins there. See over 40 vehicles on show, rare prototype Holdens, historic film footage, great photographic exhibition, and memorabilia, souvenirs and much, much more.
Wheelchair access available.

www.holdenmuseum.com.au

PS Pevensey

PS Pevensey was built at the Moama slipway in 1911 by Permewan Wright & Co. Ltd. The Pevensey is named after a sheep property on the Murrumbidgee River called Pevensey Station. In the old days PS Pevensey carried 120 tons of cargo. The Pevensey collected bales of wool from station properties and brought them to the Echuca Wharf. At the Port of Echuca the wool was loaded onto trains and taken to Melbourne for shipping overseas. Today trucks carry cargo, so the Pevensey works as a tourist boat at the Port of Echuca. The Pevensey is able to carry 100 people on each cruise.

www.portofechuca.org.au

Port of Echuca

Recognised as one of Australia's finest heritage icons, the historic Port of Echuca is home to Australia's largest riverboat fleet. Built in 1865 by the Victorian Railways, the Echuca Wharf was crucial to the town's development and at its peak in 1890, it turned over 240 paddlesteamers.

The Port is open daily from 9am to 5pm, offering one hour guided tours of the Echuca Wharf, Star Hotel with its secret underground bar, historic sawmill site and more.

www.portofechuca.org.au

Pride of the Murray

The Pride of the Murray originally built in Echuca, spends her days providing pleasure and a unique heritage experience. Cruises feature a Captains Commentary. There are upper and lower decks that are safe & secure for families. The Pride is fully licensed with a kiosk onboard.

√ Disabled access.

www.emmylou.com.au

River Country Adventours

Discover the pristine beauty of the rivers in the region on a canoeing safari with caring local operators River Country Adventours.

The nearby Lower Goulburn is a haven for many species of water and forest birds, and many sightings of platypus is common.

From 1/2 day, full day and extended safaris can be arranged.

www.adventours.com.au

Squiggles Playhouse

Squiggles indoor playhouse has a maze of activities with ball pits, climbing obstacles and slides. Get wet at Jurassic Water Park with water fountains & surprise dunking bucket. Mini Gran Prix track for scooters and shaded jumping pillow too. Book your next birthday party in our Party Cabin. Enjoy a fun filled day at Squiggles Playhouse & Jurassic Water Park – Open 10am to 5pm daily.

www.moamaonmurray.com.au

The Golden cow

The Golden cow in Tongala, a novel and educational experience for all ages. Our tours are all that and more.
Insight into dairying and water irrigation, plus handling and feeding of animals. Homemade food and over 46 milkshake flavours available from our café.

Room hire and function catering available

www.goldencow.com.au

The Great Aussie Beer Shed

Don't be fooled by the name, it is much more than just beer.
It's Australian History at its best. Other than the 17000 different beer cans from all around the world, everything else is Australian. Petrol bowsers, washing machines, butter churns, just to name a few. After Easter 2011 the new Heritage Farm Equipment Museum will also be open as well as the new Function room which can cater for functions of up to 100 people. Please come and experience this unique tourist attraction. Guided tours for every visitor.

www.greataussiebeershed.com.au