Lara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The mighty Murray River is a beautiful river that stretches 2,575km long. It forms the border between N.S.W. andVIC. Tip: This river has a strong current. Be careful swimming in it! I recommend life jackets for anyone under 12 and for any adults that are not strong swimmers.
24 locals recommend
Murray River
The mighty Murray River is a beautiful river that stretches 2,575km long. It forms the border between N.S.W. andVIC. Tip: This river has a strong current. Be careful swimming in it! I recommend life jackets for anyone under 12 and for any adults that are not strong swimmers.
Barmah National Park, forms the largest River Red Gum forest in the world. Whether your into fishing, horse riding or bushwalking, swimming or canoeing, the forests and waterways of the park provide abundant opportunities for endless fun in the great outdoors. The park is located adjacent to the Murray River near the town of Barmah. The trees can grow up to 45 metres and some of them are up to 500 years old. See bird life, ancient indigenous sites on local walking trails, including the Yamyabuc Discovery Trail, the Lakes Loop Track and the Broken Creek Loop Track.
6 locals recommend
Barmah National Park
Sand Ridge TrackBarmah National Park, forms the largest River Red Gum forest in the world. Whether your into fishing, horse riding or bushwalking, swimming or canoeing, the forests and waterways of the park provide abundant opportunities for endless fun in the great outdoors. The park is located adjacent to the Murray River near the town of Barmah. The trees can grow up to 45 metres and some of them are up to 500 years old. See bird life, ancient indigenous sites on local walking trails, including the Yamyabuc Discovery Trail, the Lakes Loop Track and the Broken Creek Loop Track.
A pleasant, quiet, camp by the Murray River just as it leaves Barmah Lakes. Shaded by the sands of River Red Gum saplings. Surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum and some Black Box forest - mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks, and swaps. Easy walking tracks. You can swim in the nearby lake.
Barmah Lakes Camping and Picnic Ground
Moira Lakes RoadA pleasant, quiet, camp by the Murray River just as it leaves Barmah Lakes. Shaded by the sands of River Red Gum saplings. Surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum and some Black Box forest - mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks, and swaps. Easy walking tracks. You can swim in the nearby lake.
This is a beautiful swimming spot with stunning views located on a nice sandy beach and it’s in the 4 knot zone. So it’s nice and quiet for boats. enter from Blair Street Moama.
Moama beach
This is a beautiful swimming spot with stunning views located on a nice sandy beach and it’s in the 4 knot zone. So it’s nice and quiet for boats. enter from Blair Street Moama.
Cruises depart from the day visitors area, Barmah Lakes. Bookings are essential. 03 5855 2855.
Kingfisher Cruises
Cruises depart from the day visitors area, Barmah Lakes. Bookings are essential. 03 5855 2855.
These silos are privately owned, the owners wish to remain in the background. These silos are fully operational and are on private property. They can be easily seen from the road. Please be thankful that we have great work of art and respect the owners privacy.
Picola Silo Art
26 Moran StThese silos are privately owned, the owners wish to remain in the background. These silos are fully operational and are on private property. They can be easily seen from the road. Please be thankful that we have great work of art and respect the owners privacy.
One of the big irons in Australia, the giant strawberry is one of the most photographed fruit in Australia and also has a large fully licensed cafe, production room, strawberry patch, giant indoor playroom, history room, man cave memorabilia.
15 locals recommend
The Big Strawberry
7034 Goulburn Valley HwyOne of the big irons in Australia, the giant strawberry is one of the most photographed fruit in Australia and also has a large fully licensed cafe, production room, strawberry patch, giant indoor playroom, history room, man cave memorabilia.
Vineyard overlooking the Murray River. Free wine tasting and they have yummy wood fire pizzas, cheese players and dips. Children’s playground
9 locals recommend
Cape Horn Vineyard
489 Stewarts Bridge RdVineyard overlooking the Murray River. Free wine tasting and they have yummy wood fire pizzas, cheese players and dips. Children’s playground
The Great Aussie Beer Shed
377 Mary Ann RdPerricoota Station
Perricoota State Forest RoadSt. Anne's Winery
53 Murray EsplanadeMorrisons Winery and Restaurant
123 Merool Rd
Heartland Raceway
2021 Centre RoadOnce the largest port in Australia outside of Sydney and Melbourne back in 1870.
With a discovery centre, steam powered exhibits and daily guided tours.
40 locals recommend
Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
74 Murray EsplanadeOnce the largest port in Australia outside of Sydney and Melbourne back in 1870.
With a discovery centre, steam powered exhibits and daily guided tours.
Deep Creek
Check out the Edwards River, bushwalking, cycling and golf. not to mention all of the usual boating activities. Hire bicycles and pedal along the riverbank. Visit the island sanctuary home to kangaroos and 100 bird species.
Deniliquin
Check out the Edwards River, bushwalking, cycling and golf. not to mention all of the usual boating activities. Hire bicycles and pedal along the riverbank. Visit the island sanctuary home to kangaroos and 100 bird species.
Lake Victoria
This is the first thing I would recommend in This area. The entire family enjoyed the Emmylou paddle steamer ride.
14 locals recommend
Echuca Wharf
72 Murray EsplanadeThis is the first thing I would recommend in This area. The entire family enjoyed the Emmylou paddle steamer ride.
Deep Creek Marina Hotel
1771 Perricoota RoadKyabram Fauna Park
75 Lake Rd
Rochester Painted Silo
This cruise is also available to have dinner. It is very popular in the evening.
M.V. Mary Ann Cruising Restaurant
Watson StreetThis cruise is also available to have dinner. It is very popular in the evening.
Movies
Echuca Paramount Cinemas
392 High StVillage Cinemas
13 Stewart StEating out
Barmah Pub
1 Maloney StThe meals are great. They also have a takeaway menu. Best pizza ever!
Three Black Sheep
290 Perricoota RdAmerican Hotel Echuca
239-249 Hare StHarvest Hotel
183 Hare St
Bar Lee.
555 High StreetWe have enjoyed breakfast here a couple of times. We really liked the back seating area.
15 locals recommend
The Black Pudding Delicatessen
525 High StWe have enjoyed breakfast here a couple of times. We really liked the back seating area.
Moama RSL
56 Merool Rd
Echuca Workers & Services Club
165-171 Annesley StGeneral store
BARMAH CALTEX ROAD HOUSE
7-11 Murray StPetrol, ice, some supermarket items, takeaway food, lollies, bread.
Supermarket
Coles Echuca
Darling Street25 mins drive.
Dan Murphy's Echuca
168 Annesley St25 min drive
Activities
HorseHand
8518 Northern HighwayNo experience necessary. Fun and learning the Horsehand way.
Rich River Golf Club
Twenty Four LaneHas Mini golf for kids
Moama Bowling Club
6 Shaw StYou can book barefoot bowls
twistED
2 Radcliffe StBillabong Ranch
Tehan RoadAqua Island Moama
1725 Perricoota Rd
Echucha War Memorial Aquatic Centre (EWMAC)
Echuca Boat & Canoe Hire
Echuca Lawn Tennis Club
Scenic DriveAdventure Play Park, Moama
LOT 266 Perricoota RdBrett Sands Watersports
66 Merool LaneLearn to wakeboard, ski etc. Bookings are essential.
Gravity Shack
90 Annesley StEchuca Moama Stand Up Paddle SUP Est 2015
1 High StMoama Skate Park
2 Blair StEchuca Back Nine Golf Course
Anytime Fitness
225 Anstruther StreetOpen 24 hours
$10 casual visit
Shopping
Stores, boutiques, and markets around Echua and Moama, Shepparton and district.
Echuca
Epicentre Op Shop
75 Ogilvie Avenue
Moama Marketplace
2 Perricoota RoadIts on at various times of the month. Check the website for market dates
BIG W Echuca
Kmart Echuca K Hub
Nish Street
Rochester town market
Open the 4th Sat of every month. 8.30am-1pm