Echuca

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If you are looking for the perfect place for a water based holiday of complete fun and excitement then you just can’t go past the wonderful destination of Echuca! It is Victoria’s oldest river towns that used to be home to the grandest paddle steamers in the world which would cart cargo all the way along the Murray and Darling Rivers to as far north as the Queensland border.

You can see the beautiful boats in all their glory cruising along the river systems making their way to their destinations. While you are here you may like to take a trip on one of the paddle boats and see how they really work or perhaps take a self guided tour around the Echuca Wharf. From lunch and dinner cruises to meander along the river systems on a overnight tour, you can choose which one is right for you. You may also like to organise your own house boat for as long as you want to experience river living at its very best, and with all of the mod cons on board your floating house, you are sure to enjoy a very relaxing holiday that is fun for the whole family.

There are plenty of other historical museums and places to visit around town, including the Murray River Aquarium, the Red Gum Works, the fun Sharp’s Magic Movie House and Penny Arcade, and several wineries. So if you are looking for something for the kids to keep them occupied or perhaps you are looking for something for yourself, take your pick from the many amazing things to see and do while you are here. Fishing is also another attraction for people coming here, to see if they can reel in the illusive Murray cod! Fish from the banks or on board one of the boats that are available! The township is also the perfect base for a water-based holiday with its location right on the Murray River, its beautiful warm climate and the variety of water based activities on offer.

With its amazing array of food and wine through it outstanding luxury accommodation that you can choose from, you can be guaranteed of unbelievable holiday in the paddle steamer capital of Australia. On or off the water you can find so many wonderful things to see and do while you are here, you will wonder how you are ever going to fit them all in. There are also a range of tour and rental options for you to take in the best parts of the region, from winery tours, adventure tours, cruises, fishing charters, bush walking tours and more. But perhaps you are looking to just wander the streets of Echuca and soak up the amazing history and culture of this town that dates back so many years, that you are sure to find astounding and bewildering.

So call us today to talk to us about the many options you will have at your fingertips for a holiday to beautiful Echuca within Victoria.

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