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Things to do in Echuca
A cruise on one of the historic riverboats that travel along the Murray is a must, as is a trip to the historic Echuca Wharf. The Port of Echuca features historic buildings and guided tours of the remnants of the thriving port.
Echuca is also home to some fantastic heritage buildings and self guided walking tours will take visitors past a number of important buildings including the Star Hotel, Museum and Courthouse. The banks of the Murray River are also great place to relax and contain popular spots for bushwalks, picnics and barbeques.
History of Echuca
The area around Echuca was originally inhabited by the Yorta-Yorta Aboriginal people. The first European to sight the region was explorer Charles Sturt who in 1838 passed through the area on his way to Sydney from Adelaide. In the 1840s, James Maiden established a cattle property on the northern side of the Murray River and founded the town of Moama. Around the same time, Henry Hopwood, an ex-convict, took over the operation of punt that crossed the Murray River upstream from Moama. Hopwood was largely responsible for the founding of the settlement that surrounded the river crossing which was first known as Hopwood's Crossing and which was later renamed Echuca. The town thrived in the late 1800s as a bustling inland port city but following improved rail and road links to the Murray region, the town's importance as a port declined significantly. The town and surrounding area remains an important agricultural district. The area is also becoming increasingly popular as a holiday and relaxation destination.
Landmark in Echuca
The Murray River, which divides the twin towns of Echuca and Moama, is one of Australia's great river systems. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains to South Australia, the mighty Murray also acts marks the border between New South Wales and Victoria. Echuca's old port and wharf and the delightful riverboats that steam down the Murray draw large numbers of visitors.
Shopping in Echuca
Echuca contains a busy downtown shopping precinct with all of the essentials including supermarkets, banks, newsagencies and pharmacies. The local markets including the Echuca Farmers Market and the Echuca Moama Markets are great places to stock up on fresh local produce.
Restaurants & Cafes in Echuca
Echuca contains over fifty eateries to choose from, ranging from fine dining restaurants to more laid back cafe and takeaway style fare. Local produce features prominently on the menu, with the beef and dairy farms of the area supplying many of the town's restaurants and cafes.
Sports & Fitness in Echuca
The Murray River is a popular spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing, especially in the winter months. The banks of the Murray and the surrounding countryside hold some excellent walking trails and off road cycling trails, drawing large numbers of mountain bikers. There are also golf courses, tennis courts, a swimming pool and bowling greens in Echuca.
Transport in Echuca
Echuca is a three hour drive north of Melbourne and a one and a half hour drive from Bendigo. V/Line operates daily train services between Melbourne and Echuca. Countrylink also operates coach services to Echuca and Moama from New South Wales.
Transportation in Echuca
Echuca is 236 kilometres north of Melbourne and 104 kilometres from Bendigo. Echuca is 585 kilometres from Canberra.
Real Estate & Design in Echuca
Echuca is a pretty inland city situated on the Murray River. Once a bustling port town, Echuca is now an attractive and quiet settlement surrounded by productive agricultural land and gorgeous river countryside.
Echuca makes an ideal holiday destination, whether for a long or short term getaway. We have an excellent selection of holiday accommodation available in Echuca. Choose from quaint country cottages and cabins to large well established country homesteads.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Echuca
There are a number of primary and secondary schools located in Echuca and Moama. Echuca District Hospital services Echuca and Moama.
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