Port of Echuca

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Port of Echuca invites you to come walk the path of Echuca’s river pioneers. Explore the legend of Australia’s pioneering spirit and learn how Australia’s inland river system connected a fledgling colony to its growing cities and the outside world.

The iconic Port of Echuca, located two and a half hours north of Melbourne on the banks of the Mighty Murray River, is one of Australia’s premier regional tourist destinations.

Discover Echuca Moama’s unique paddle steamer history through the living breathing vessels that still captivate the imagination of visitors today. One hour paddle steamer cruises depart daily.

Free entry to the port includes access to interactive displays. On site displays include: Meeting of the Waters Indigenous display, Evans Brothers sawmill display, working steam exhibits, national heritage-listed Echuca Wharf, paddle steamers and barges moored at the Wharf and riverbank, Cargo Shed kids space, historic children’s games, and the Port of Echuca Railway Station with its resident A2 steam locomotive.

Guided walking tours throughout the Port area are conducted several times a week. These tours set the scene and tells fantastic stories of Echuca’s bustling river trade. The tour guides are local history experts providing entertaining tours.

Experience the Port of Echuca by nightfall and discover dark secrets of the past. The Port After Dark guided lantern tour. Running Wednesday and Saturday nights.

Facilities

Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Food and Refreshments Gallery / Museum Games or recreation room Interactive Centre Interpretive Centre Lawn / Gardens Lookouts Non Smoking Pet Friendly Picnic Area Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Australian Museums and Galleries Association National Trust Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Victoria Tourism Industry Council Visitor Information Centre

Accreditation

Australian Tourism Accreditation National Trust Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Rates

Free Entry

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