Echuca Travel Guide

 didgeridorien Says:  You'll actually need to have a shooters license in Victoria to play paintball, which is why this paintball centre is located across the Murray river, in New South Wales. I know it's not a very touristy thing to do, but I did it for free because I sold paintball tickets as a... 

 iandsmith Says:  If you live in this part of the world, you will have heard of this place.I vividly remember walking around the streets around 7.00am and noticing around 7 cars queueing at a notorious hamburger joint. My disappointment manifested itself and, shaking my head in frustration I... 

 1+1 Says:  The old gypsy van is an exact replica of the types of vans that used to travel the countryside attending fairs, shows and other gatherings and take photos for a price. You can get your photo taken in anyone of a number of old fashion clothing and reproduced like an antique... 

 1+1 Says:  Lots of historic buildings, old crafts like blacksmithing, woodworking with river red gum 

 didgeridorien Says:  Woodturners and blacksmiths are working here in a traditional way, and using old tools. 

 aussiejen Says:  Maybe you would prefer to navigate the Murray yourself? Why not rent a houseboat for a few days? They are easy to drive after a little tuition and allow you to stop wherever you like along the way. You can tow a boat for skiing or fishing, or just fish off the side. There... 

 aussiejen Says:  There are several paddlesteamers just waiting for you to come aboard for a trip along the Murray River. The world's oldest wooden-hulled paddlesteamer is the PS ADELAIDE of 1866. The PS PEVENSEY (1911) starred as the PS Philadelphia in the TV series "All The Rivers Run". It... 

 Kate-Me Says:  In the gift house there's also a fantastic fudge shop not to be missed, with free tastings! 

 Kate-Me Says:  Visiting the old port and buildings in the 'old township' along the river front area is a must see. Echuca has really 3 parts: the old town by the river, along a little lane, with larger historic buildings in the street behind that, then in another part of town, the 'new... 

 iandsmith Says:  Pictured here are two of the most famous of Echuca's historical craft.The one only partly visible on the left is the P.S. Alexander Abruthnot. It has the distinction of being the last steamer built on the Murray during the riverboat trade years and was used mainly as a... 

 iandsmith Says:  How about this for an interesting fact - for a time, leeches were exported to London from here for medical purposes!The 1862 Land Act freed up land in the district and this led to the development of the port.A proposal that the government link Melbourne directly to the river... 

 iandsmith Says:  Yes, there they were, all the paddle steamers lined up, whistles a-hooting, for the traditional blessing of the fleet.People dressed in period garb and the boats scrubbed up for the occasion.Thus it was when I was fortunate enough to be visiting the town. 

 iandsmith Says:  ....and there was some horseflesh pounding the pavement as well.Nothing like a friendly old Clydesdale to bring a warm inner glow to the crowd. The horse was just one of the many things on display during the festival. 

 iandsmith Says:  During the festivals there's an excuse to drag out these leviathans and I, for one, love. To hear and see these relics of the past chugging and whistling their way down the street does my heart good.Watching someone else indulge their passion that excites children and adults... 

 iandsmith Says:  As with all river areas in Australia, there is prolific bird life in the area. There always seem to be swallows darting across the top of the river and sulphur-crested cockatoos squawking somewhere in the treetops.Early morning is a good time to catch the activity as they... 

 1+1 Says:  Echuca has the largest paddlesteamer fleet in the world which have been restored and are operating. There are regular trips available on a number of vessels.