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Located on the banks of the Murray River, the historic Port of Echuca provides an opportunity for visitors to experience an operating steam port and cruise the river aboard a fully restored paddle-steamer.

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  1. 127 walter backman
    Jul 31st, 2008 at 9:12 am

    Echuca Steam Rally
    Great weekend for steam nuts

  2. 126 glenys
    Jul 27th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    A really great area to learn about our history. An easy drive from Melbourne with lots of interesting towns around

  3. 125 glenys
    Jul 27th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    A really great area to learn about our history. An easy drive from Melbourne with lots of interesting towns around

  4. 124 Wilma Fielding
    Jul 22nd, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    I love the Murray region, particularly Echuca. I love the history surrounding the port with the paddle steamers and other historical activities. There are many things to do for all ages and it provides a lovely setting for a restful holiday. My best memory of Echuca is a holiday spent there with 4 other families and all of the children enjoying the many activities together.

  5. 123 moira
    Jul 20th, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    we love going on the paddlesteamers at the port, either by ourselves, with our grandchildren or out of town/overseas visitors. it is so peaceful on the river

  6. 122 Andrew
    Jul 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    I just love history preserved and restored well. Port of Echuca is living history.

  7. 121 sheron stevens
    Jul 18th, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Teh Echuca port area offer so much to for all age groups and tastes. The area is steeped in so much history and it is a credit to all who live in Echuca to support their community is such a wonerful way

  8. 120 Sharon Sadler
    Jul 16th, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Been back to Echucha many times. Great place by the river. Living history.

  9. 119 Meredith
    Jul 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    The Port of Echuca and the area has something for everyone. History, food/wine, kids entertainment and expand our knowledge of our rich history. All four generations of my family have loved visiting the port and enjoy frequent return visits. Keep up the great work!

  10. 118 Michael Roberts
    Jul 15th, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Great place to visit, love the real steam paddlesteamers and the history.

  11. 117 Jeff McLoughlin
    Jul 15th, 2008 at 9:29 am

    Relaxing atmosphere, lots of sunshine,friendly people,places to to visit,excellent attractions,quality clubs with fine food. Echuca is always a great place to relax and rejuvenate.

  12. 116 Felice Strelzak
    Jul 14th, 2008 at 11:46 am

    The port of Echuca has something for everyone whether you are old and young. No matter how often you visit there is always a new vipe

  13. 115 paul
    Jul 13th, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    we loved your time in the port of echuca a fun place to visit

  14. 114 Andrea
    Jul 11th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    We just love Echuca and the Murray River. In winter, the days are lovely, it is a great place to ride our bikes and the cafes in the Port of Echuca make great coffee! It is such a laid back relaxing place to be. We go there every year (at least once). We hope that the Murray is looked after by our governments so that the Murray River and all the regions that rely on it are healthy forever…and the Port of Echuca remains one of the best holiday destinations for us all.

  15. 113 joanne
    Jul 11th, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    echuca is a fantastic place to get away, not too far away and the port is fun as, especially the ice-cream parlour.

  16. 112 Colleen West
    Jul 9th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    Echuca beckons you back - again and again and again. Its unique attractions delight people of all ages.

  17. 111 Keith Smith
    Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    Lots of historic attractions ,great for photography,and often has music artists performing.

  18. 110 Joanne
    Jul 7th, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    Echuca is a great place for a family holiday. we go 3 times a year and always vist the Port. The Port area has so much to offer. the kids love to play the big Chess game outside the pub and we all love the Port tour. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and full of information about the old days. The Paddle Steamer rides always add to our holiday, we just love the Murray and what Echuca has to offer.

  19. 109 kelly mac
    Jul 5th, 2008 at 9:39 am

    Echuca is always alive with the sounds of yesteryear. Paddles slapping on the water, boat hoots echoing around the huge river red gums, clip clop of horses. We take all our overseas visitors to Echuca and they love it. Our latest guest was a steam engine buff from UK and was delighted to see a tractor from his home town! The variety of food and shopping adds to the pleasure of the day.

  20. 108 Kaylene from Lakes
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    There is something uniquly Australian about this place, you can hear the sounds of yesteryear and experience the quitness and tranquility of the area at the same time.
    A couple of days is needed to let the quietness sink in and a paddleboat ride is a must to expericence the Port - its great construction is only seen from the boats and the river.

  21. 107 Petra Ogden
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    Very nostalgic and you can see alot of effort has gone to recreate the historic atmosphere.

  22. 106 Michelle
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Great place to go for singles, couples and families as there is plenty to see and do!

  23. 105 Bruce Williams
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    This is our second most popular historical place to visit. We tour to Echuca two oe three a year. Always plenty to do The Port is alsways of interset and not far away are two or three very well presented wineries. The city itself is always pristine and plenty of eating houses,coffee Lounges etc and enjoy wonderful wines and food.

  24. 104 Syd
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    Very picturesque!

  25. 103 Heidi
    Jun 28th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Echuca meets the whole range of needs …..from the family holiday, to the romantic getaway, to the boys/girls weekend away! There’s somthing for absolutely everyone! The kids get into the ‘olden days’ displays and riverboats. The adults enjoy going back in time and reminiscing. The romantics have gorgeous settings for snuggles and glasses of wine and breathtaking sunsets with cockies flying over, and the fat kookaburra looking on, by the river!
    The boys have their fishing and speedboats and paddlesteamers, or the ‘bbq on the river boat’. The girls can get their dose of retail therapy then enjoy a cuppa by the river or a pamper at the resort… Seriously…. Echuca is the place to go!!

  26. 102 Nancy
    Jun 28th, 2008 at 11:42 am

    ECHUCA/MOAMA is that place to be! I go to Echuca almst every weekend! The family and I never get bored there is always something to do! The southern 80 this year was fantastic over 100,000 people went! Echuca is a lovey place to visit and you will not be dissapointed! Stay in Echuca over the weekend it’s only about a 2 hour drive from the Calder freeway! By the way the weather in Echuca is always warmer than Melbourne even in winer and it is a proven fact that Echuca is hotter in Summer then Queensland!! :D

  27. 101 Leith Hall
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    Possibly the best place on earth, carved out of the Aussie bush in the 1860’s and still going strong all these years later.
    The Port is a restoration of the original precint - not a re-creation like many others.
    I first visited in 1986 and can’t wait to get back there every chance I get.
    For me personally, the whole place is HEAVEN !!!
    Keep up the good work

  28. 100 Nola
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 8:52 am

    Looking from a tourist point of view ,Echuca has so much to offer. From the fantastic weather to all the regular events- Southern 80, Wine festival, Steam festival and coming up the winter jazz festival. We loved it so much we have moved from Melbourne!!!!!!!!!!

  29. 99 Jaden Frigo
    Jun 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    Paddlesteamers are brilliant and there is no better place to see so many. My most favourite steamer is the P.S HERO because of its lovely aaple green shade.
    I just love Echuca and I even want to live there. Jaden

  30. 98 Wendy D
    Jun 24th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    Always a great relaxing family holiday watching the paddleboats go by from the cabin.

  31. 97 George
    Jun 24th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    A chance to go back in time to an authentic part of our history

  32. 96 Marianne
    Jun 24th, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Was tossing up where to go for my holidays this year but after reading all these comments, I think I just found my destination. Thank you.

  33. 95 Ken Masters
    Jun 23rd, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    Far enough to forget the hastles and worries of living in the state capital.

  34. 94 Bruce Crosby
    Jun 23rd, 2008 at 10:55 am

    relaxed atmosphere with great scenery and love riding the old paddlewheelers, a must do on the murray.

  35. 93 gwenda stephens
    Jun 20th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    always a must when overseas friends visit, also great for children with paddleboat rides, great wines, lolly shop and classy gifts for the hard to please.
    scrumptious ice creams too

  36. 92 Alan Stevens
    Jun 18th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    Echuca is a great historic link to rivertrade which opened up central Australia. It is close enough to Melbourne, a great climate, varied Tourist attractions and central to stay at to visit outer surrounding tourist spots. The Echuca Steam Rally is a fantastic link to combine on a visit to Echuca.

  37. 91 Nola Vella
    Jun 17th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Echuca is an amazing, relaxing town to visit. Riding a paddlesteamer on the tranquil Murray River is invigorating and stepping onto the old red gum wharf at the Port of Echuca is like stepping back in time.
    Well worth visiting.

  38. 90 katie Richardson
    Jun 17th, 2008 at 2:25 pm

    Very relaxing and great over view of the history.

  39. 89 judy
    Jun 17th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    Beautiful. peaceful and relaxing with a mix of history and everyday modern facilities.

  40. 88 Mary
    Jun 15th, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    The Emmy Lou Paddle steamer is the most relaxing enjoyable way to spend two nights and three days traveling up and down the Murray from the Port of Echuca. The crew is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The boat is small enough to enable you to get to know the other passengers and really relax and enjoy yourself.

  41. 87 L & C.A. Barun
    Jun 15th, 2008 at 8:23 am

    Have stayed many times in Echuca, motels, caravan parks, throughout all the seasons of the year. There is always something to do and see, whatever the weather. A great place to relax and unwind for a week-end or a longer stay if we’re really lucky!

  42. 86 Glenn Hampson
    Jun 14th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    Great golf,love the prettiness of the river and the serenity and its a great relaxing getaway on a houseboats with good friends.

  43. 85 Tony
    Jun 14th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    The Port is a great place to discover the history of Echuca. Authentic paddlesteamers maintained as they were in that great era of steam transport - PS Alexander Arbuthnot (1923), PS Pevensey (1910) and PS Adelaide (1866) the oldest wooden-hulled paddlesteamer still operating in the world today. Wander the historic wharf built in the early 1860’s and ponder on the displays and exhibits that depict the activities that at the height of the river trade made the Port of Echuca the third busiest port in Australia. Take a cruise on one of the Port’s paddlesteamers to experience river transport from a bygone era. All this and more just an easy 3 hour drive (including a drive and revive) from Melbourne. A must place to visit - we first visited in 1998 and are still going back for our regular ‘Echuca Fix’.

  44. 84 Dianne
    Jun 13th, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Echuca/Moama is the best place for a relaxing holiday
    I love to step back in time and relax and dine on the P.S Emmylou. she is the
    prettiest boat on the river.
    there is always something to do and the people are really friendly
    and very helpful.

  45. 83 Robyn Atkins
    Jun 12th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Echuca is part of our history and I find it a very relaxing place to visit.

  46. 82 Di
    Jun 12th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    Close to Melbourne, enjoy the river, the port of Echuca to take you back in time
    Great restaurants, listen to the kookas and enjoy the changing colours on the gum trees at sunset

  47. 81 Christian
    Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    A great place to visit and relax, friendly people and a good get away!

  48. 80 Janet
    Jun 11th, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    We visited the Echuca/Moama region recently with friends and found it to be a very relaxing way to catch up and explore all at the same time!! Plenty to do for both old and young. Excellent!!

  49. 79 Clark
    Jun 11th, 2008 at 10:43 am

    The Port of Echuca is the BEST place in the world. Everyone has to go there and say hi to Bruce in the ticket box!!!!

  50. 78 Kerry Sanders
    Jun 11th, 2008 at 8:53 am

    Every one needs to visit this beautiful historic town. You can consider leaving this amazing state without first comming to Echuca/Moama. Every week there seems to be some sort of festival,market or other activity on.Most people run out of time to see everything which keeps them comming back time and time again.
    I was once only a visitor but know my family have lived here for 2years and we are the happiset we have ever been.
    i encourage you to take some time out for a short break or better yet come stay awhile and enjoy our amazing town and surrounding districts!!!

  51. 77 Lesley
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Once visited, you will keep coming back to Echuca. It’s relaxing and enjoyable without the hustle and bustle of the bigger towns and cities, with things to do all year round.

  52. 76 Andy
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Our family went to Echuca for a wekkend on the river. It was one of the most relaxing times we had. The fishing was great and the scenery spectacular. So much history.

  53. 75 Bruce G
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    Step back in time,or stager back to the days when Echuca had 50+ licensed premises.
    Plenty of watering holes even with a drought!!
    Great place over the river @ Moama too.

  54. 74 Darren Smith
    Jun 8th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    My partner and I enjoy escaping to Echuca. We also enjoy the drive from Melbourne west. We enjoy a relaxing ride on a paddlesteamer for a quiet day along the picture perfect Murray, we also enjoy walking around the old buildings of Echuca. Good pubs for good meals for lunch. Of an evening, we go to the clubs for a meal and a few beers. After a great day out, we stroll back to our cosy motel for a tranquil spa in the room.

  55. 73 Frank
    Jun 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    A lovely place to spend a weekend away, steeped in history. A ride on a paddle-steamer is a must!

  56. 72 Katie Level
    Jun 7th, 2008 at 4:05 pm

    I absoutely love Echuca, I go there every January it is fantastic!!!

  57. 71 Carol
    Jun 6th, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    The Port of Echuca and surrounds has the mistique of the past, while allowing you to travel through time at the port. It gives us the comfort of today with many opportunities to have new experiences for all ages. The accommodation and dining around the area tantalises everyones tastedbuds. At the end of the trip you are relaxed, invigorated and inspired from the Murray, the bush. A great place to recharge the batteries.

  58. 70 Rachel Thorp
    Jun 6th, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    My family all enjoy going to Echuca, we live half an hour away but always go there we have even stayed there for a holiday.With many clubs,Delicious foods , ao many shops as wel as sporting facilities.I highly recomend you come visit the the port of Echuca, with interisting history, this is a place you will never be bored at.

  59. 69 Tim
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Great to take a ride on a genuine paddlesteamer and experience Australia’s great mighty murray river. It is an experience the children will remember forever and always want to go back on.

  60. 68 Capt D Mann
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am

    With 20 years experience as a skipper on the river Murray, each day I learn some thing new about the river or it people. One of the differences of this river is when you are away from development it could be any time in history, its timeless.
    And with more replica steamers being built, 5 in the last 10 years they add to the sense of history of this region once known as” the Chicago of the south” .
    Can you remember the Mars bar add featuring an iconic steamer???

  61. 67 Rick
    Jun 4th, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    Echuca is a great place to relax with friends. The weather is great for all outdoors activitiesand of course you have the Murray River.

  62. 66 helen
    Jun 3rd, 2008 at 11:06 am

    Echuca a fantastic town always something to do, caters for all age groups and its great to see how the old days were. Very easy to get to by the v/line bus or train.

  63. 65 Helen James
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Echuca is a wonderful experience on the Murry River with the paddel steamers running up and down the river. The port of Echuca is an educational and historical time.

  64. 64 peter h
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    a truely peaceful time, with many memories floating back.

  65. 63 rose munro
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    i just love the murry river echuca is a lovely place

  66. 62 Vanessa
    May 31st, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Great long weekend excape always has beauitful weather friendly locals lots of wonderful things to do to keep you busy must do place to go!

  67. 61 Pamela Nimmo
    May 31st, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    I love going to Echuca,It’s time old .Why can’t things be the same now as it was then.The paddle steamers are just the greatest things.The river is just so peaceful.I can’t remember all the times that I’ve actually been to Echuca.It’s a great tourist destination,no matter what the time of year. Regards Pamela.x

  68. 60 jodie
    May 30th, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    like stepping back in time!

  69. 59 jean
    May 29th, 2008 at 7:55 pm

    its a great place for young and old to relax and have fun

  70. 58 Andrew
    May 28th, 2008 at 5:19 pm