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n its heyday Echuca was a bustling, pioneering outpost. Paddlesteamers ferried people and goods from southern NSW to Echuca - the closest point to Melbourne on the Murray. Echuca flourished. Pubs, breweries and brothels boomed as the raucous township revelled in its success. Legend has it that it wasn’t uncommon for horse races to stir up the dust down High Street where boutiques boasted the finest European fashion and finery. So what’s changed? Many of the original buildings have been lovingly restored and these days house fabulous restaurants, museums and galleries. The historic wharf - once Australia’s largest inland port at 1.2km long - is home to the world’s largest collection of paddlesteamers. The clip clop of horse drawn carriages, the chuff of steam engines and whirring timber mills bring the wharf to life with the sounds and aromas of yesteryear. Echuca’s rich heritage marries with all the amenities you’d expect of a holiday destination - fantastic sporting facilities, restaurants and cafes, great shopping and of course winding its way timelessly through it all there’s the magnificent Murray River.
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OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 5PM
Free Motel Delivery! Plus Bottle Shop Delivery!
191 HARE STREET, ECHUCA
Phone: 5482 2055 or 5482 1546 FAMOUS ROMA PIZZA MENU
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10. DAVES SPECIAL Tomato, cheese, ham, hot salami, pineapple, onions, olives & chilli. 11. MARGARITA Tomato, cheese, oregano & garlic. 12. SICILY Tomato, cheese, hot salami, chilli & capsicum. 13. HAWAIIAN Tomato, cheese, ham & pineapple. 14. ANNIES SPECIAL Tomato, cheese, ham, egg & onion. 15. PEPPE PIZZA Tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms, onion & garlic. 16. ROMA PIZZA Tomato, cheese, clams, anchovies, capsicum, mushrooms, hot salami, onions, & olives. 17. CHICKEN PIZZA Tomato or BBQ sauce, cheese, chicken and your choice of any two toppings.
1. HOUSE SPECIAL Tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms, anchovies & olives. 2. SEAFOOD SPECIAL Tomato, cheese, clams, prawns & anchovies. 3. FOUR SEASONS Four different corners, one each of: ham, Pineapple,mushrooms & capsicum. 4. VEGETARIAN Tomato, cheese, mushrooms, capsicum & olives. 5. AUSSIE Tomato, cheese, ham or bacon & egg. 6. MUSHROOM PIZZA Tomato, cheese, ham & mushrooms. 7. CAPRICOSA Tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms & olives. 8. MESSICANA Tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms, capsicum & olives. 9. SUPER SUPREME Tomato, cheese, ham, hot salami, onion, mushrooms, olives, clams,pineapple, anchovies, capsicum & prawns.
Your choice of spaghetti, fettucini, ravioli or tortalline with any of our home made sauces. BOLOGNAISE: Traditional beef and tomato based sauce. NAPOLI: Tomato, oregano, garlic & olives. CARBONARA: Creamy sauce with chopped bacon and egg. ALLAPANA: Creamy tomato based sauce with chicken, mushrooms & chopped bacon. MARINARA: Tomato and garlic sauce with a diverse mix of seafood.
Traditional lasagna is also a favourite.
HICKORY SMOKED BBQ RIBS SNACK PACK: Two ribs and BBQ sauce. MAIN PACK: Three ribs, one corn, one potato & BBQ sauce. FAMILY PACK: Six racks of ribs, three potatoes & BBQ sauce.
ALSO AVAILABLE HOT CHIPS, GARLIC BREAD & COLD DRINKS
ALL PIZZAS AVAILABLE IN SMALL, LARGE & FAMILY
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The Orleans Restaurant Part of Quality Inn Port of Echuca
Arguably the best food in town.
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It’s not on the main drag. It’s at the back, away from the street, with ample off street parking. It’s quiet, tranquil, and with the soothing sounds of moving water from nearby our el fresco experience, a place where you can forget the world and remember the company. People have told us our food quality puts us among the top three in town.
In our all female kitchen, Head Chef Sandy creates each season, a menu mixing traditional with culinary adventure, introducing all manner of fruits as part of a main serving. That’s what’s good about Australia - all year round we have a magnificent supply of the standard and exotic.
Of course there’s a well stocked bar. with a top range of beers, the skills for a cocktail, many local wines as well as those selected from some of Australia's best wine growing regions, there’s something for every taste. Check our recommendations that we have carefully matched to the food. You know, some think we are just for motel guests, some think we’re for the rich, or a special occasion. We say we’re here for everybody for any of life’s joys, six days a week.
And mention this ad - we’d love to give you a free coffee and chocolates with any of our desserts.
465 High Street
For reservations - 5482 5666
2-10 Radcliffe Street, Echuca 03 5480 6720
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orseshoe Lagoon reserve, near the Echuca-Moama bridge is a 16 hectare tract of natural bushland perfect for meandering along the walking trails and elevated walkway through stands of magnificent redgums and enjoying delightful views of the Murray River. Take in the history of the old Moama Wharf, the recently restored Moama slipway or the old port area or simply savour the peace and tranquillity of the lagoon - home to plenty of native birdlife. Only 30 minutes drive away is Barmah, gateway to the majestic Barmah forest. 25,000 of its 30,000 hectares contain the world’s largest stands of River Redgum - some of these giants are 40 metres tall and more than 500 years old. The world heritage listed Barmah Wetlands are a must see and you can explore them aboard the Kingfisher Wetland Cruiser. Cruises are run in conjunction with Natural Resources and Environment and during ‘the wet season’ visitors can see some of more than 200 species of waterbirds including some using it as a staging camp during their trans-oceanic migrations. The forest has a deep significance to Aboriginal people and the Dharnya Cultural Centre at Barmah helps explain the area’s link to the Yorta Yorta tribe. Mathoura is also about 30 minutes from Echuca-Moama. From there head south east to Picnic Point where you will enter the 53,000 hectare Mathoura Forests and Moira Lakes. The Moira Forests walkway is a magnificent walk through some spectacular scenery - a great way to quietly take in some of the area’s native birdlife in an unspoilt habitat. Breathe in the fragrance of the forest and keep your eyes peeled for all sorts of creatures scurrying and fluttering about. Further north you will find Deniliquin. The Island Sanctuary is a popular picnic spot and the wildlife reserve is the ideal spot to stop for lunch. It is also the beginning of a riverside walk which follows the Edward River around the McLean Beach - a lovely spot for a swim in the hot weather.
Reservations 5480 6720
FISH AND CHIPS High Street, Echuca - (opposite the swimming pool) HOME DELIVERY HOTLINE 5482 4600 TRADING- 7 DAYS A WEEK - LAST PHONE ORDERS 9PM $3.50 Delivery charge applies
• Eat in • Take away • Home delivered • Specialists in local river fish: Murray Cod Yellow Belly Redfin • Among the finest fish & chip shops in Victoria
Echuca Workers’ & Sports Club
Northern Victoria’s leadingWildlife Park. 55 hectares of open Parkland and Lakes.
A truly natural experience Home for Australia’s favourite animals including koalas, wombats, cockatoos, echidnas, dingoes, free ranging kangaroos, wallabies, native geese and ducks, walk through aviaries.
See Snakes, Lizards & Crocodiles in the Reptile House
• Ample Parking • Playground & Picnic Area • Electric BBQs • Toilets • Kiosk
LAKE ROAD, KYABRAM. An easy 25 minute drive from Echuca. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9.30AM TO 5.30PM Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Phone 5852 2883
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Now you can afford to eat and play • Brand new Jarrah Bar • Bistro Meals from 12-2pm & 6-9pm • Club Keno • Weddings, Private Functions • Corporate Meetings • Bingo
165-173 Annesley Street, Echuca Phone: 5482 3140
ou could quite easily put in a day shopping in Echuca. Two separate shopping areas offer variety and plenty of excuses to splurge. Hare Street is a bustling regional shopping centre which boasts major chain stores as well as more intimate boutiques. Specialty shops dot the various shaded arcades and there is plenty of parking.
And if shopping makes you hungry there are plenty of wonderful little cafes where you can tuck into a hearty lunch or sip a leisurely latte. Explore High Street, near the old port area and you’ll find a wonderful variety of shops. Places to buy gifts and souvenirs. Boutiques and craft shops with woodwork, pottery, paintings and glassware. Old fashioned tea rooms serving snacks and home made goodies. Stores with camping gear and Aussie clothing. Others with treats like ice cream, licorice straps or avocado soap. You’ll be bowled over by the choice of fabulous restaurants and eateries in EchucaMoama. Dine in fabulous restored historic buildings or make the most of the fantastic weather and eat al fresco - you can even enjoy a moonlit dinner cruise on the river. Echuca-Moama’s restaurateurs are passionate about the cuisine and service they present and you can be assured whatever your taste - of a wonderful dining experience.
LIKE TO SLEEP IN LATE? PREFER AN EARLY START? Either way you can enjoy a delicious breakfast from McDonald’s Echuca From 6.00am to 10.30am
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Arcade Games Licensed Area
Cafe Pro Shop
Come on....have a ball at 194-202 Annesley St, Echuca
5482 5722
Bookings recommended
Phone 5480 2442
INSID AND PLAY ! E COME 3 individual soft contained play areas and car track. Have lunch or just relax and enjoy a coffee while your children wear themselves out having the time of their lives. Admission: 4 years + under $5.50 Time Unlimited 5 yrs + over $7.00 Adults no charge
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm. Sat-Sun: 10.30am 5.30pm
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215 Anstruther St, ECHUCA
KING PIN BOWLING
ALL OF THE LEADING BRANDS ALL MAJOR SPORTS Adidas - Nike - Puma - Fila •Golf •Cricket Reebok - Skechers - Asics •Tennis •Football Speedo - Titlelist - Teva - Seafolly •Swimwear •Netball - Prince - Wilson - Brooks •Soccer •Basketball Human - New Balance •Running •Fitness/gym wear •Footwear •Clothing
ECHUCA STORE OPEN 7 DAYS
Tel: 5480 6050 Fax: 5480 6053 Email: funtastic@echuca. net.au
Parent supervision required. Socks must be worn
132 Hare Street, Echuca VIC. 3564 PH: 03 5482 6661
161 Allan Street, Kyabram VIC 3620 PH: 03 5852 1911
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elax and totally unwind as you cruise the mighty Murray River from Riverboat Dock. Riverboat Dock is in the heart of the historic Port area and is home to most of our fleet which, by the way, is the largest of its type in the world. Choose between hourly cruises, which run every day, aboard authentic paddlewheelers or enjoy a superb lunch or dinner for a more leisurely trip. Put your feet up and savour the sights, sounds and that fresh river-redgum smell as you drift, and don’t be surprised if you spy a platypus splashing about by the river’s edge. Once you’ve got a taste for this languorous river life you might want to captain your own boat. Other facilities at Riverboat Dock include easy vehicle access and parking even for coaches, toilets, picturesque shaded picnic areas and a great safety-fenced children’s playground just up the river bank at Hopwood Gardens. Some vessels have wheelchair access. The spellbinding beauty of the river at dusk will make you wonder why you ever holidayed anywhere else.
Chanter Estate BOUTIQUE WINERY Enjoy the ambience of the 100 year old church building housing the boutique cellar door. INDIVIDUAL WINES made in small quantities unique to our complex incorporating vineyard, tasting room and museum.
HISTORICAL COMMERCIAL & MILITARY VEHICLE DISPLAY Visit one of Australias largest vehicle collections of the past era over 40 exhibits from 1900 - 1940 BBQ facilities • playground • giftpacks
Chanter Street, Moama. Ph. 5480 0334, Fax: 5480 0335 he Perricoota Wine District
TEchuca-Moama is on the Murray River 2 1/2
hours from Melbourne. Perricoota is part of the Echuca-Moama tourist district and most cellar doors are within ten minutes drive of the Visitor Information Centre. Perricoota Grape Growing Region has developed over the last six years and now has 400 hectares in vines from thirty vineyards with the growth continuing. There are already three cellar doors operating in the area, each with its own speciality. One has a state of the art winery, one a restaurant and gallery and the other a motor museum. More cellar doors are planned. Perricoota is a new wine region - everything is new, incorporating modern day characteristics, methods and procedures. Perricoota is developing as a region in which premium quality wines are produced. It utilises the benefits of the soils, climate and water of the area in growing grapes of the highest quality. Our quality has already been demonstrated with medals being won at the Royal Melbourne Show, the Royal Hobart Show, the Australian Inland Wine Show, the Winemakers Wine Show and several other smaller wine shows.
The wine area of Perricoota is in NSW and has as its southern boundary the Murray River from Perricoota Station in the West to the western side of Barmah Forest in the East, and North about 16 kilometres to Green Gully. It includes Moama, Womboota, Cobb Highway and Moira Irrigation schemes. The name “Perricoota” is registered as a “Geographical Indication” within the industry. This means that only wine made from grapes grown in the area can have the name Perricoota on the bottle, and wine buyers anywhere in the world will know the wine will exhibit the characteristics and quality of the region.