Activities & Things to do in Echuca Moama
Just two and half hours drive from Melbourne, Echuca Moama is a magnificent region located right on the beautiful Murray River. There is so much to discover from the rich and diverse history of the museums and Port of Echuca to the great range of shops to get your retail fix. You will find something for everyone to enjoy as you make your way through this stunning holiday destination.
Here are some of our favourite activities and things to do while you are visiting.
Site Seeing and Historical Attractions
- visit the unique and fun Great Aussie Beer Shed
- take a ride on the only wood fired steam engine paddle steamer in the world at Murray River Paddle Steamers
- the National Holden Museum will take you through the remarkable history of a company that gave our nation wheels
- step back in time at Echuca Historical Society’s Museum or Chanter Estate & Military Museum
- wander the cobblestone streets of the Port of Echuca precinct. Enjoy the guided tour or take a self-tour
- discover the history of Echuca and the famous port at the Discovery Centre
- check out the great range of shops in Echuca, from the historical beauty of High Street, to the modern appeal of Hare Street
- see Echuca-Moama from the air with Aus-Air Scenic Flights
- cruise the ‘Barmah Choke’ with Kingfisher Cruises
Family Friendly Fun
- get twisted in the wonderful world of science at play when you visit TwistED in the Port of Echuca
- try wakeboarding, water skiing, knee boarding or bare footing at Brett Sands Watersports
- try out another mini golf course or enjoy 18 holes on the main course at Rich River Golf Club
- for those wanting some action packed adventure – try Paintball!
- take up some barefoot bowls at the Moama Bowling Club
- go trampolining with the kids at Gravity Shack
Food and Wine
- explore a food and wine trail that will ignite your taste buds
- experience the art of making a unique gin at the Echuca Gin Distillery
- enjoy a taste treat to suit any desire; The Star Bar, Fudge factory or the Echuca Chocolate Company
- there are five Clubs in Echuca/Moama and all offer gaming facilities, lunch and dinner daily. Most also offer TAB & Keno, sports viewing, kids games rooms, snacks and live entertainment. Also available in the area are golf, bowls, tennis, croquet… the list goes on!
- tour the local wineries on a guided bus tour or take your own car. Alternatively take a self-guided tour and go at your own pace
- pick your own delicious strawberries at the The Strawberry Pick
Nature
- Murray River Fishing Tours will hook you up with great fishing
- see the largest inland island in Australia at Gunbower Island
- see the largest collection of cactus plants in Australia at Cactus Country
- visit the Kyabram Fauna Park
- enjoy getting up close to a camel or head out on a trail ride at Billabong Ranch
- visit the Gulpa Creek Bird Observatory – a world class bird observatory
- head out on one of our local walking trails – Horseshow Lagoon: a 4km return trail that passes through Moama Beach, historic Echuca Wharf and Moama Slipway or Gulpa Creek Walk: a 5km return walk located in the Murray Valley Regional Park (you can even bring your dog along too!).
Local Facilities
- Echuca & District YMCA offers gym, group fitness, 50m indoor heated pool, sauna facilities
Looking to head out further? We have some great Day Trip Ideas to help you explore the hidden treasures around us.