Activities in Echuca
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Aus-Air
Take to the air with Aus-Air, which offers all sorts of fun trips over the rivers. Air Nostalgia flies you to Echuca from Melbourne in a 1940s DC3, takes you for a cruise on an old paddle steamer, then flies you back to Melbourne.
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PS Emmylou
As you enter the pedestrian-only Murray Esplanade, you can buy tickets for a cruise or to explore the historic buildings along the Esplanade. A paddle-steamer cruise along the Murray is almost obligatory, and at least four steamers offer cruises; head down to the river and check out the sailing times. PS Emmylou is a fully restored paddle steamer driven by an original engine. Overnight cruises are also available.
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Kingfisher Cruises
Magnificent Barmah Lakes offers something totally different. Head out to the visitors area where Kingfisher Cruises glides you along in a flat-bottom boat through Australia’s largest river red-gum forest and Barmah’s World Heritage–listed wetlands. Your captain points out bird and mammal species along the way. Ring for departure times and bookings.
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Paddle Steamer Cruises
A paddle steamer cruise here is almost obligatory. Buy tickets from the port entrance or along the Esplanade, and ask for the brochure on the boats’ histories. Check out the timetable for lunch and dinner, twilight and sunset cruises. At least six paddle steamers offer cruises.
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Billabong Ranch
Head out to the Billabong Ranch for a fun day. There’s minigolf, pedal boats, an animal nursery, tenpin bowling, a playground, a café, bar and pony rides, amongst other things like off-road buggies ($30 per 15 minutes).
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Billabong Carriages
Breeze around the port in style in a horse-drawn coach with Billabong Carriages. Get your tickets on the coach. Love it? Then take a scenic wine tour ($65) out to Cape Horn Vineyard for the day.
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Brett Sands Watersports
Several operators offer water-skiing trips and classes. Very popular is Brett Sands Watersports, which will teach you skills behind a boat on skis, wake board, knee board or barefoot.
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Air Nostalgia
Air Nostalgia flies you to Echuca from Melbourne in a 1940s DC3, takes you for a cruise on an old paddle steamer, then flies you back to Melbourne.
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Billabong Trail Rides
For horse riding along rivers or through the bush, contact Billabong Trail Rides, which also has rides for kids and a pub ride.
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MV Mary Ann
MV Mary Ann is a cruising restaurant. Prices include a two-course meal and entertainment. Call ahead for dining times.
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Echuca Boat & Canoe Hire
Echuca Boat & Canoe Hire has motor boats ($40/150 per hour/day), kayaks and canoes ($16 to $30 per hour) for hire.
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Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre
The Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre is crystal-bright, with heated pool, spa, sauna and gym.
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River Country Adventours
On the Goulburn River are canoe safaris or canoe hire with River Country Adventours.
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Echuca Moama Wine Tours
Winery visits and a cruise along the Murray. Reduced tour prices for children.
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St Anne's
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Murray Esplanade Cellars
There are free tastings of local wines at Murray Esplanade Cellars.
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