Things to do in Swan Hill
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Pioneer Settlement
Swan Hill’s major attraction, the Pioneer Settlement is an enjoyable re-creation of a paddle-steamer riverside port town. The dusty old-time streets feature shops, an old school and church, vintage car rides, Aboriginal keeping place and the fascinating Kaiser Stereoscope. PS Gem, one of the largest river boats to have served on the Murray, was being renovated at the time of research.
The paddle steamer PS Pyap makes one hour cruises along the Murray. Every night at dusk a 45-minute sound-and-light show brings the historic old town to life.
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Java Spice
Dining under open-side thatched and teak wood huts in a tropical garden, you'll think you've been transported to Southeast Asia. The authentic cuisine is predominantly Thai, with some Malaysian and Indonesian influences mixed in.
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Olson Pheasant Farm
For one fabulous jaunt, get a map and drive out to Olson Pheasant Farm, where game birds are reared, native birds are on display and peacocks wander around looking gorgeous. Take a picnic or ring ahead if you’d like lunch.
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Spoons Riverside
The location alone is enough to lure you to this licensed cafe-restaurant with its timber deck overlooking the river and Pioneer Settlement. As well as light lunches and innovative dinners, there’s a deli selling fresh produce.
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Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
The famous Catalina flying boat A24-30 is on display, outside a secret communications bunker, just 16km away at Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum. Flying boats were repaired at Lake Boga during WWII.
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Tyntyndyer Homestead
Tyntyndyer Homestead, 16km north of town, has a small museum and many reminders of the hardships of colonial life, such as the wine cellar! Visit at other times by appointment.
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Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, opposite the Pioneer Settlement Museum, concentrates on the works of contemporary artists.
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Jilarty Gelato Bar
Gelati on a hot summer's day? Unbeatable. This little cafe specialises in Italian-style gelati with local fruit flavours, along with great coffee and Spanish churros.
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Tellers Café, Bar & Restaurant
Named ‘Tellers’ because it’s inside an old bank, this friendly place uses all-local produce.
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PS Pyap Sound-and-Light Show
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PS Pyap Cruises
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Murray Downs Resort
Murray Downs Resort is 5km east of the town in NSW, but is regarded as a Swan Hill club and boasts one of the finest public resort golf courses in Victoria.
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Spoons Riverview Café
The riverside location alone is enough to lure you to this licensed cafe with its big timber deck overlooking the Marraboor River and Pioneer Settlement; there's a provedore deli selling fresh produce and gourmet hampers.
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