What's On Spring 2023 Echuca-Moama

What’s On

At Yallarah, everything you need is around the next bend – with a new Woolworths, schools and childcare centre all within easy reach, while the convenience of Echuca Town Centre is just a short drive away.

With 26 hectares of open space, including native parks, community picnic areas and an extensive walking and cycling network, Yallarah is where contemporary living meets country charm.

Yallarah offers the luxury of choice, with a range of homesites available to suit all lifestyles and budgets.

Rich in heritage and abundant in local produce, Junction is a gathering place celebrating the region’s finest.

Junction is a restaurant and bar located on the stunning Murray River in the picturesque Echuca Moama tourist district.

It’s the ultimate escape – the perfect spot to enjoy sensational food, wine, cocktails and craft beer that showcases everything the region has to offer in a single, sophisticated setting.

6 SHAW STREET, MOAMA NSW

Tel · 1800 806 777

Email · info@junctionmoama.com.au

Junction is an over 18 venue at all times

OPENING TIMES

Thursday · from 5.30pm

Friday · from 5pm

Saturday · from 12pm – late

Sunday · 12pm - 5pm

SMS reminders

Blood Pressure

Scripts on file

NDSS

Webster packs

Beauty consultations

Sisterclub

Ear Piercing

Vaccinations on site daily Click & Collect

Free home medication delivery service

Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 2pm

Priceline Pharmacy Echuca Square

147-149 Annesley Street, Echuca Ph: 5482 3777

Priceline Pharmacy Echuca Square

147–149 Annesley Street, Echuca

Priceline Pharmacy Echuca Square

Ph: 5482 3777

147-149 Annesley Street, Echuca Ph: 5482 3777

priceline@echucapharmacies.com.au

Priceline Pharmacy Echuca Square

147-149 Annesley Street, Echuca

Ph: 5482 3777

Services:

• SMS Script reminder service

• Scripts on file

• Medadvisor

• Blood Pressure monitoring

• Sleep Apnoea testing

• Webster packs

• Whooping Cough vaccinations

• Flu vaccinations

• Click & Collect

• NDSS

• FREE Delivery Service

We also stock:

• Prestige

Fragrances

• Lancome

• Estee Lauder

• Clinique

• Cote Noire

• Mor

• Jewellery

• Range of giftware

• Ear and nose piercing

• Love to Dream swaddles

• Baby products

Sunday

It has been a great honour being able to share with you this edition of What’s On, and explore everything the area has to offer.

Many of you visit the community to experience our iconic paddle steamers.

This spring two are celebrating milestones, the PS Alexander Arbuthnot turning 100 years old and the PS Canberra 110.

The Port of Echuca will come alive in the September school holidays with anniversary cruises, and Koondrook is holding a community birthday party to celebrate the importance of paddle steamers to the region.

If you have wanted to know who is the fastest, man or paddle steamer, Sweat vs Steam will see you race against the PS Adelaide For those who want to be on the water, the Beehag 100 is running along a new route this year from Torrumbarry Weir to Wills Bend and back again, or you can paddle in the Massive Murray Paddle from Yarrawonga to Koondrook.

In spring, the region comes alive with festivals, food, wine and music events to suit everyone.

Travel out of town to Stanhope, Kyabram, Tongala or Lockington to sample all the delights and sounds the communities have to offer or you can jump on a bus for the Perricoota Pop and Pour Festival.

I, myself, am looking forward to entering my baked goods in the Echuca Moama Agriculture Show pavilion display and helping out with the rural ambassador competition. Get out, eat, drink, have fun, be active and make the most of Echuca Moama this spring.

Jaci Hicken JOURNALIST

What’s On

*Information and specific dates in the following pages are correct at the time of publishing although may be subject to change.

Contents

8 THINGS TO SEE AND DO Events and attractions to entertain everyone

64 EVENTS CALENDAR

Echuca-Moama events for September to December

70 JUST DOWN THE ROAD

See what some of EchucaMoama’s surrounding areas have to offer

81 TASTE GUIDE

Hungry? Look no further

85 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

Need a place to stay? So many options

EDITORIAL, EVENTS AND ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: Laura Buckley

P: 5482 1111

laura.buckley@mmg.com.au

RIVERINE HERALD

28 Percy St, Echuca

P: 5482 1111

riverineherald.com.au

DESIGN

McPherson Media

COVER Tamara Cadd for Echuca Moama Tourism

THE WEATHER’S WARMING UP, SPRING IS IN THE AIR AND WHETHER YOU LOVE FOOD, MUSIC, SPORT OR GETTING OUT ON THE WATER, ECHUCA MOAMA HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

Local news

LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION:

The Riverine Herald is Echuca-Moama’s local newspaper. It circulates throughout northern Victoria and southern NSW, reaching 15,000 readers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

It contains local news, sport and events and Friday’s edition has a pull-out real estate section. You’ll find your copy of the Riv at newsagents, supermarkets, milk bars and service stations in Echuca-Moama, or simply call into the office for your copy.

The Riverine Herald office is open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm, 28 Percy St, Echuca, 3564. Phone 5482 1111.

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A guide to finding…

TOILETS

Echuca

Alton Reserve, High St.

Open daylight hours.

Apex Park, High St.

Open daylight hours.

Echuca Historic Port, beside Star Bar, Murray Esplanade.

Open 24 hours.

High St car park, near Cotton On.

Open 24 hours.

Lions Park, Campaspe Esplanade.

Open 24 hours.

Riverboat Dock, near where paddlesteamers dock.

Open 24 hours.

Tourist Information Centre, Heygarth St.

Open 6 am to 9.30 pm.

Victoria Park, boat ramp.

Open 24 hours.

Victoria Park oval, Scenic Drive.

Open 24 hours.

Moama

Old Shire office building, Meninya St, Open 7.30 am – evening.

Moama-Echuca Adventure Playpark: nearby. Open 24 hours.

POST OFFICES

Echuca: 227 Pakenham St. Echuca South: cnr Ogilvie Ave and Haverfield St.

Moama: Meninya St, opens 8 am. Also: Port of Echuca post box with unique postmark.

CAR PARKING

Echuca: Mainly metered in CBD. Ticketed CBD car parks, Monday to Friday, in Nish and High streets; free weekends.

Free all-day car park, cnr Sturt and Pakenham streets.

Port precinct free parking. Signage indicates if time limits apply.

Campaspe Esplanade (Warren St end).

Information on caravan parking: at Visitor Information Centre.

Moama: Free

TRANSPORT

Echuca Railway Station/bus pick-up: Sturt St.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Police/Fire Brigade/Ambulance: 000

Echuca hospital: Service St, signage in High St & Ogilvie Ave. 5485 5000

Echuca police: 143 Anstruther St. 5483 1500

Moama police: Francis St. 5482 0099

PAY PHONES

Echuca: Cnr Hare and Anstruther streets, High St. Moama: Meninya St.

Paddlesteamer celebrations

TWIN TOWNS, TWIN RIVERS JOIN THE PORT OF ECHUCA FOR A DUAL CELEBRATION

The Port of Echuca and Murray River

Paddlesteamers are inviting the community to celebrate the notable anniversaries of two of Echuca-Moama’s most iconic paddlesteamers, the PS Alexander Arbuthnot 1923–2023 and PS Canberra 1913–2023

Against the odds, these legends of the river have surmounted the tumultuous challenges over the last century and are a proud legacy of a by-gone era.

Over the weekend, the celebration events include the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre free photographic exhibition commemorating the paddlesteamers’ remarkable stories of success, Against the Odds.

For those who want to cruise the river, Echuca Paddlesteamers and Murray River Paddlesteamers will be holding special anniversary cruises.

The Port of Echuca will come alive with free kids activities, operating vintage machinery, speciality and artisan trades on display, live music, food and much more.

The twin towns, twin rivers celebration will be held in the Port of Echuca over the weekend of September 23 to 24.

For more information, visit www.portofechuca.com.au/

Rock up to ‘jammin’ camp

PEOPLE COME FROM FAR AND WIDE TO STRUM, SING AND JIG AT THE JIGARRE JAMMIN CAMP.

The camp is one of two weekends a year in Girgarre where the monthly Jigarre Jammin session expands to the whole weekend, with the other held in April.

Jigarre Jammin organiser Irene Labbett said about 30 odd campers set up each camp.

“Technically it starts on Friday but people start to rock-in earlier in the week,” Irene said.

“It is quite casual and they catch up with friends and jam around the park.”

On Friday night, the camp holds a ‘walk-up’ concert, with Jigarre Jammin sessions on Saturday and old time gospel singing on Sunday.

There is no need to practice before coming along, or if you don’t own an instrument, the group has some you can borrow.

“You can come along and listen, or you can come along and sing,” Irene said.

“If you have any sort of skills at all, if you have learned a few years of guitar, say in your youth and have not done anything since, we keep it at a level for people who are not professional musicians.

“We make it easy for people to play along.

“We put the words with the chords up on the screen and the songs are kept in a simple catchy format.

Jigarre Jammin Camp is held from Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24. For more information visit www.girgarre.com.au/jigarre-jammin

Junior jamboree a stepping stone

THE COUNTRY UNDER-12 JAMBOREE IS HEADED BACK TO ECHUCA-MOAMA ONCE AGAIN.

The 2022 edition marked the first in two years, and this Year 1200 players have been whittled down to 240 highly touted basketball youngsters, who will take to the courts at Echuca South to showcase their skillsets from September 16 to 19.

Identified via several skill clinics, players will be sorted into teams with the jamboree providing an opportunity for players to compete in a highperformance environment, acting as a stepping stone into the Victorian High Performance system. Echuca’s Jaxon Key, Saige Milner, Pippa Leeds, and Chloe Ryan headline the list of bright upand-coming country basketballers looking to get their start in the Basketball Victoria pathways, with games taking place from Saturday to Tuesday. Since the Jamboree’s inception 29 years ago, the event has taken place in Echuca for 24 of those

editions, consistently attracting a big following in the border town and providing a glimpse into the future of country basketball.

The jamboree begins on Saturday, September 16, at the EMBA courts on 244 High St, Echuca.

Border basketball extravaganza

IN TERMS OF REGIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS, FEW ARE BIGGER THAN ECHUCA-MOAMA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT.

The three-day extravaganza attracts more than 100 teams from all around Victoria and even parts of NSW to compete at the EMBA courts in Echuca South, with the 2023 edition set to tip off from Friday, September 29 and going until Sunday, October 1. Divisions range from under-12s all the way through to under-18s, offering an opportunity for some of country basketball’s rising stars to claim some silverware.

The tournament is an important one for the EMBA as its main fundraiser, with the benefit of hosting so many players and families, often more than

1000 people involved, flowing on to the border communities.

“The tournament is our major fundraiser of the year,” EMBA president Lisa Baker said after last year’s tournament.

“We try to run it as best we can, and we have had some really good feedback this year, as we do normally every year, just on how well run it is.

“For the region, the amount of money it brings in is phenomenal. For the ones who haven’t been here before, you hope that they decide to come back to Echuca-Moama for a holiday, not just for basketball.”

For more information, email info@echucabasketball. com.au.

RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB

Open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Prepare yourself for delicious food, great atmosphere and spectacular views, as well as activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Find out more at www.richriver.com.au

Courtesy Bus bookings available on 5481 3333.

5481 3333

Twenty Four Lane, Moama

Teddy bears on show

THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS THE ECHUCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS HOLDING A DISPLAY TO DELIGHT ALL THE KIDS, BOTH LITTLE AND BIG READY, TEDDY, GO!

Echuca Historical Society treasurer Deidre Coombs was thinking about doing something fun that kids would enjoy, bringing families into the society’s museum.

“Just prior to COVID, we had a couple of children’s fun days in the holiday periods, and they were always such a big event and success,” Deidre said.

“And I was thinking about something we could put on and I thought ‘what about teddy bears’?”

The display will include teddy bears from the museum and the community, and information panels on teddy bears.

Only focusing on teddy bears, the Echuca Historical Society is encouraging the community to put their teddy bears into the display.

As part of the display on Wednesday, September 20, the Echuca Historical Society is holding a ‘Kids Fun Day’ with free entry to the museum, including children’s entertainment and activities.

The day will consist of storytelling, live music and a sing-along, old-time games and a barbecue lunch.

As part of the ‘Kids Fun Day’ Campaspe Shire Council is sponsoring a bus for families to come up from Rochester.

“It was a way to make it a fun day, without costing people anything and the kids can enjoy themselves,” Deidre said.

“Because when we have had family days before, people come in and go, ‘Oh, we didn’t know you were here’, and they might have lived here all their lives.”

If you would like your teddy bear to be part of ‘Ready, Teddy, Go!’ from Monday, September 4, Echuca Historical Society Museum will welcome teddy bears.

Ready, Teddy, Go! is on display at the Echuca Historical Society Museum, 1–3 Dickson St, Echuca from Friday, September 15 to Sunday, October 2.

Show off your rig

THE AMERICAN IRON ECHUCA TRUCK DISPLAY IS RETURNING TO ROTARY PARK ECHUCA FOR THE 15TH YEAR OVER THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND 10, 2023.

American Truck Historical Society Australian Chapter president Scott Hough said the Echuca truck display was the group’s main show for the year.

“The main aim of the club is to preserve the past for the future, that’s our motto,” Scott said.

“With a world that is going to IT and things, all these old transport vehicles and trucks are a fair part of Australian history.

“Because if we didn’t have the trucks there would be nothing in the shops.

“Most of the members have club registered trucks that are more than 25 years old.

“We have trucks that date back as far as the early 1900s, and this Echuca display gives everybody a chance, when the sun starts coming out again, to come out and display their rigs.”

There will be a huge range of trucks on display, not just American brands, even though the event is called American Iron.

“But then there are also English trucks like Bedfords and Commer and different things like that,” Scott said.

“There is a whole variety of trucks, they go from light utilities, right up to heavy trucks and road train rated trucks.

“There will also be an amount of cars on display, with the local car club bringing cars along.”

Shannons Insurance and Fleetparts from Toowoomba will be at the event with a display, along with market stalls selling things needed for every man (or woman) cave.

There will be food stalls, fairy floss and ice-cream to keep everyone well fed, as well as band Yan-Yt keeping the crowds entertained all weekend.

On Saturday night the American Truck Historical Society Australian Chapter will be hosting an official dinner for $45 per guest for a two-course roast meal.

Tickets are $10 for adults each day or $15 for the weekend, kids under 16 are free. If you drive up in your rig to display, entry is free for you and your passengers.

Information about the American Iron Echuca Truck Display can be found at, including contact details for the dinner, americantruckclub.com.au/ event/american-iron-echuca-truck-display-9–10september-2023/

Steamer races with a twist

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO RACE A PADDLESTEAMER AND FIND OUT WHO IS THE FASTEST — MAN ON THE LAND OR A STEAMER ON THE RIVER?

That is exactly what we will find out at the 2023 Sweat vs Steam on Sunday, October 8.

“We are a running event, which is held along the Murray River through the port area of Echuca,” Sweat vs Steam event director Sarah Mulkearns said.

“The main drawcard of the event is that participants run against a paddlesteamer, aiming to beat the paddlesteamer to the finish line.

“Our claim to fame is that we race against the oldest operating wooden hauled paddle steamer in the world, which is the PS Adelaide.”

The running event comprises four courses: a 5 km, a 10 km, a 2 km junior river run and a 600 metre kids dash.

The event is suitable for all levels, abilities and ages, with the junior river run for children eight to 12 years old and the kids’ dash for anyone under 12.

The whole premise of the Sweat vs Steam is that everybody runs, and the money raised goes back into the community in the form of grants.

“All the money that is raised goes into the grant fund and then we distribute those funds to those awarded a grant,” Sarah said.

“A sporting club, a school, not for profit organisation, even individuals can apply for a grant.

“I know that last year, we raised $12,000 that went back into the community.”

In 2022 the event had almost 400 participants and they are hoping to beat that number of entries this year.

If running is not your thing, you are able to cruise on the PS Adelaide as part of the race or take up one of the great vantage points around the course.

“Last year, I think there were about a dozen people who beat the boat,” she said.

“It depends on how fast the river is flowing, that’s what the skipper said.”

Sweat vs Steam will be held on Sunday, October 8 from 8 am at the Hopwood Gardens, Echuca. To enter Sweat vs Steam, visit www.sweatvssteam.com.au/

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HAIR THEY GO

All roads lead to Gunbower races

IF ONE CLUB DESERVES A CHANGE OF LUCK IT IS GUNBOWER RACING CLUB, WHICH HAS A RICH HISTORY WITH HORSE RACING STRETCHING BACK TO 1881.

The club, made up of volunteers, stages the oncea-year Gunbower Gold Cup meeting.

But the cup has not been run and won since 2019.

COVID saw the race cancelled in 2020 and 2021, and after much work in the lead-up, the 2022 cup meeting was postponed just five days out due to a spate of wet weather.

Despite the hammer blows, the Gunbower Racing Club has stuck solid and the volunteers are all hard at work to ensure the 2023 Moama Bowling Club Gunbower Gold Cup is the best yet.

“We had two blokes out there yesterday morning with the mower and whipper snipper,” GRC president Vicki McGillivray said.

“There is a tremendous group of people on the committee, who all volunteer their time and work together to ensure the Cup meeting is a success.

“We get terrific support from the schools and service clubs, it is a race day which brings the community together.”

Vicki said the impacts of the past few years had not dimmed the enthusiasm of racegoers, who are keen to be trackside when the 2023 edition of the cup is run and won on Saturday, October 7.

“We’ve had very strong bookings from Geelong, parts of Melbourne, Bendigo and Cobram,” she said.

“Hopefully we’ll get a crowd around the 2500 mark which would just be terrific.”

The Gunbower Cup is a race known far and wide for the exploits of the late racecaller Jack Styring.

Jack, who passed away a week short of his 93rd birthday in February 2022, called a staggering 60 Gunbower Cups from 1952 to 2010, a feat recognised by the Guinness Book of Records.

Vicki said the club would run shuttle buses from Cohuna, Barham, Koondrook, Kerang and Echuca, in addition to transporting Gunbower residents to and from the racecourse.

The Fashions on the Field will feature a prize pool of $10,000 across the six categories classic lady, stylish gentleman, stylish lady, stylish teen (male and female) and stylish filly and colt (for children aged five-12 years).

The kids will be entertained with a series of free activities provided by The Zone Bendigo, Kelly Sports and Chillair Studios.

For more information on Gunbower Racing Club, visit country.racing.com/gunbower

Motor into the Ky festival

FOR EVERYONE TRAVELLING THIS GREAT LAND IN A RV, MOTORHOME OR CARAVAN, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ROLL INTO KYABRAM FROM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 TO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12.

The gates of the Kyabram showgrounds will open on Monday, November 6 for everyone to start setting up camp, with onsite caravan and motorhome facilities available.

For all aspiring artists and musicians, the hugely successful open mic, hosted by Rod and Rhonda Owen, will run Wednesday, November 8 to Friday, November 10 from 2pm to 6pm.

On Thursday night Royce Thompson will be speaking about his journey from city slicker to bush compared in the marquee at the showgrounds. Conducted by rvSafe, an initiative of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia, an RV road safety workshop will be held on the Friday afternoon.

Friday is also the annual Kyabram Bush Market, along Allan St between Albion and Church Sts from 9am to 4.30pm.

With the road closed to traffic, the main street of Kyabram transforms into a giant street fair with retailers bargains and pop-up stalls, and children’s entertainment galore.

The ever-popular bus tour will visit places of interest in the district including the Tongala Open Air Art Gallery and murals.

The main event at the Kyabram RV Country Music Festival kicks off on Saturday, November 11 at 10am.

Artists playing the best of country music include Sharon Benjamin, Owen Blundell, Don Costa, Sandie Dodd, Johnny Doyle, George Farnham, Ged and Trudy Hintz, Grant Luhrs, Joe Musico, Kiara Rodrugues and MC Evan Platschinda. The backing band on Friday is One the Run, with Red Bak on Saturday.

On Sunday, the Poet’s breakfast is from 8am, followed by a country music marathon featuring all the weekend’s artists.

The festival will conclude with the grand finale, with all artists on stage at 6pm to close the weekend.

For more information search Kyabram Country Music Festival on Facebook or you can just turn up on Saturday and Sunday and purchase tickets at the gate.

PS Alexander Arbuthnot turns 100

“I saw that the PS Alexander Arbuthnot was going to be 100 this year,” PS Alexander Arbuthnot 100 years celebration event co-ordinator Patricia Chick said.

“Then I went looking to find out that Koondrook actually made 14 different vessels, either paddlesteamers or barges.

“I thought that there is not a heck of a lot in Koondrook that tells us about that part of our heritage and our history.”

Patricia was successful in gaining a grant from the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal, resulting in a research project on the vessels made in Koondrook.

“The Barham-Koondrook Historical Society did research on the vessels that were made at Koondrook,” she said.

That research is being put on an informative sign at the Koondrook wharf, talking about the local paddle boats and how they were important to the region’s development.

The sign will be unveiled as part of the community’s 100th birthday celebrations of the PS Alexander Arbuthnot.

Patricia is hoping for a flotilla of boats on the river for the PS Alexander Arbuthnot 100 years celebration.

KOONDROOK IS THROWING A COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE PS ALEXANDER ARBUTHNOT.

October

“We will have a good community celebration, that is the plan,” she said.

The PS Alexander Arbuthnot 100 years celebration will be free for the whole community, including a birthday cake made as a replica of the paddlesteamer, cut by members of the Arbuthnot family.

There will be children’s activities including magicians, face painting, cake decorating for kids, balloon creations, and a whole heap of paddle boat models.

PS Alexander Arbuthnot 100 years celebration will be held in Koondrook, Apex Park, at the Koondrook wharf on Friday, October 27 from 4 pm to 8 pm.

For more information, visit www.visitthemurray.com. au/places-to-go/central/rivercountry/products/ ps-alexander-arbuthnot-100-year-celebration

Unleash

Saturday 7th October

Country Racing at GunbowerIt’s OUR racing and it’s YOUR racing the moment you arrive.

Gates Open at: 11:00am

+ Fashions on the Field

+ FREE kids activities

Country Racing at GunbowerIt’s OUR racing and it’s YOUR racing the moment you arrive.

+ Shuttle buses

+ Fashions on the Field

+ On course catering

+ FREE kids activities

+ Live entertainment

+ Shuttle buses

+ On course catering

+ Live entertainment

Moama Bowling Club

Gunbower Gold Cup

Gunbower Racing Club

Bigger and better ag show

THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO AT THE ECHUCA MOAMA AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW THIS YEAR.

Echuca Moama and District Agricultural Show Society president Allen Mathers thinks there is something for everyone at the show.

“This is the first show since 2019, where we will have a complete show because the one we had last year didn’t have dairy cattle or anything like that due to the floods,” Allen said.

“It’s pretty good in the horse arenas, with horses there for two days.

“The sheep, dairy and beef cattle are split over two days, with poultry on Sunday.

“The ute show is on, with a show ‘n shine on Saturday and classic cars on Sunday.

“We get good displays in the pavilion, everything from cookery, horticulture, knitting, sewing and photography is really big.

“Being a Showmen’s Guild show, we rely on the rides coming to see what’s on.

“We are encouraging people to go into the junior ambassadors and rural ambassadors competitions.”

The Echuca Moama Agricultural Show is working with schools and children to produce posters which will be displayed in the home field pavilion, alongside the arts and crafts.

This year there will be a big scarecrow competition for the whole family and a Battle of the Bands for the older kids.

For the farmers among us, there will be an on-farm challenge for teams of four where you will have to work out things like the gestation period of cattle, horses, sheep, be able to pack eggs, flip a tractor tyre and back a trailer.

The committee is in the throes of organising a dog high jump for Saturday afternoon.

Fireworks will be from dusk on Saturday night.

“We get pony rides and a petting zoo in, we pay for that, so mum and dad, once they are through the gate, they can get a lot of free activities for their children,” Allen said.

“The main thing is to put something on for everyone.”

The Echuca Moama Agricultural Show will be held at Campaspe Park Raceway on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12.

For more information www.vicagshows.com.au/ echuca-moama-show

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BYDAY FASCINATING Explore life as it was, with working displays, restorations and exhibits. BYRIVER RELAXING Take in the majestic beauty of the Murray River on board the historic Pyap. BYNIGHT EXHILARATING Experience Heartbeat of the Murray or the new Legends of the Mallee laser light spectacular. Two must-see shows of lights, re, water and booming sound!

SHARPEN YOUR CLIPPERS

AND ROUND UP

THE JUMBUCKS, THE ANNUAL MATHOURA SPEED SHEAR AND ANNUAL CANCER FUNDRAISER IS RETURNING THIS YEAR.

The event raises money for the Mathoura Bra Fence, which then goes to support locals that are going through cancer treatment.

“It is a community event that has shearers turn up and enter a competition, a shearing competition,” Mathoura Speed Shear organiser Anna Robinson said.

“We have kids’ activities, a licensed bar, food and market stalls to keep everyone fed, watered and entertained, when they are not shearing or watching the shearing.

“There are four events, the open, seniors, intermediate and women that shearers can enter.

“The prize money is not yet sorted, but the prize money has increased in the open events. Along with the four events the Aussies go up against the Kiwis in a Trans-Tasman battle of the fastest crew.

Speed shearing rules are simple, the quickest shearer to shear a sheep to ‘shed standard’ wins. That was the case for 2022 Mathoura Speed Shear open winner Reef Wereta, with a time of 26.53 seconds.

Working crews between Echuca and Deniliquin, Reef has been shearing for eight years.

“It was the second year I’ve gone in the top grade, the open section,” Reef said.

“It was good to go up against the best of the best shearers, then winning, which meant I was the best.”

The 2023 Mathoura Speed Shear is held at the Mathoura Recreation Reserve, Morris St, Mathoura on Saturday, November 4. Registration starts at 9.30 am, with shearing at noon.

Massive Murray Paddle returns

HAVING STARTED IN 1959, THE MASSIVE MURRAY PADDLE WILL THIS YEAR CELEBRATE ITS 54TH EDITION, PASSING THROUGH ECHUCA-MOAMA ALONG THE WAY.

After a number of disruptions in the past few years due to COVID and floods, the MMP is set to return to its November timeslot, with five gruelling days of paddling from November 20 to 24.

The race is also set to debut along it’s new route, which will see competitors make the 415 km trek from the starting line in Yarrawonga to a new finish location in Koondrook.

While the event is competitive, there is a large emphasis on fundraising, with entrants free to choose whichever organisation they wish to donate to.

“Over the last six years we’ve raised just short of one million dollars of contributions from all the teams, many of those have been based on local causes which is pretty good,” race organiser

Shannon O’Brien said.

“We’ve been excited about that, and it’s always really important for the teams to get involved and raise as much as they can.

“Many teams raise in excess of $20,000 to $40,000, using the event as their mechanism for fundraising. Lots and lots of paddlers, raise between $500 and $2000–3000, which is the norm.

“I think it’s a very successful fundraising initiative for different causes.”

With a large contingent of paddlers and support crew travelling in the region during the race, there is also a positive economic impact on towns such as Echuca-Moama, which Shannon said was an important consideration.

“The paddlers and the ground crew that support the event, everybody is staying at the towns, and normally there’s a couple of nights per area that we stay,” he said.

“The economic spend from the event is quite substantial, we might only be a five-day race, but generally that turns into about seven days of people travelling in the area.

“People from the race become fantastic ambassadors for paddling in the Murray region.

“Paddle tourism or kayak tourism is a big deal, and it will bring a lot more benefit financially to the restaurants, hotels, motels and campgrounds all the way along the river.”

For more information on the event or to enter, visit www.mmp415.racing

Melbourne Cup Day bonanza

MELBOURNE CUP DAY REMAINS THE BIGGEST MEETING ON THE ECHUCA RACING CLUB CALENDAR.

A crowd of about 3000 people will be in attendance at Echuca Racecourse on the first Tuesday in November.

ERC manager Garry Armstrong said the day, sponsored by the Moama Bowling Club, featured a strong local presence, as many took the chance to enjoy the race that stops the nation.

“It is traditionally our biggest meeting of the year, just ahead of the Echuca Cup in March,” he said. “The difference between the two days in the crowds is that we get a lot more people from across the region, there is that local flavour to it.

“We see people from Tongala, Kyabram and Rochester, as well as Echuca and Moama.”

Echuca is one of only six Victorian centres to host a meeting on Melbourne Cup Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 7.

Flemington, Mansfield, Mildura, Bairnsdale and Wangaratta are the other racecourses to host a meeting.

Garry is hoping that 2023 represents a return “to normality” after two years plagued by COVID-19 and last year’s meeting impacted by the region’s flood situation.

“It would be good to have a bit of luck,” Garry said. “Last year we had our Stronger Together Race Day, but the weather was just terrible.

“Hopefully we can have a normal type of year, similar to what we had in 2018 or 2019.”

The racing action is highlighted by the other 3200 m contest in Victoria on Melbourne Cup Day. It doubles as a heat of the Jericho Cup, run at Warrnambool each December, and was last year won by Fast Foils.

Garry said the ERC would have a number of marquee packages available to patrons from early September.

“I encourage anyone thinking of coming on Melbourne Cup Day, to visit country.racing.com/ echuca for the latest information,” he said.

“We’ll have all the details, especially for the marquees and dining packages, on the website.”

The club will run a series of free buses to and from locations across the twin towns on Melbourne Cup Day.

Beehag 100 set to race new route

DECEMBER WILL SEE A NEW TAKE ON A FAMILIAR FAVOURITE, WITH THE BEEHAG 100 SKI RACE DEBUTING A NEW ROUTE ON THE MURRAY.

Formerly named the Barrie Beehag Ski Race, in memory of the long-time Echuca resident and Moama Water Sports Club founding member and former director, the race will be lengthened from it’s original 60 km route.

“We’ve changed the event from what it was to a new event running this year,” Moama Water Sports Club president Steve Shipp said.

“The Beehag 100 will run from Torrumbarry Weir to Wills Bend, and then back to Torrumbarry Weir, so it will be a 100 km race.

“We’re expecting quite a lot of entries, the interest we’ve got from people already is just fantastic.

“We haven’t run it before, we’ve sort of missed the last couple years because of COVID and obviously the floods last year, so we are hot to trot to run it this year on December 9.”

The race will also provide a more relaxed feel than the famed Southern 80, according to Steve, with the race being run outside of Echuca’s centre.

“It will be great to be out on the river to watch it, there’s always some good viewing spots down that end of the river,” Steve said.

“Running it from Torrumbarry to Wills and back, we’re not in Echuca itself, we’re away from the limelight as far as everyone wanting to be involved and whatever, so it will be a more peaceful, relaxed race.

“We believe once we run the first year and everyone hears about it, it will be a definite on everyone’s calendar, and we’ll have a race that can be a challenger to the Southern 80.”

For more information regarding registration and the race itself, visit www.beehag100.com.au

Get to know native flowers

MANY PEOPLE, WITH MANY GARDENS, ARE GROWING NATIVE FLOWERS IN ECHUCA.

To celebrate this the Australian Plants Society, Echuca is holding its annual native flower showcase.

“The showcase is an event where we display plants and flowers that have grown in our gardens, from our members’ gardens,” Australian Plants Society Echuca president Sue Robertson said.

“Last year we had over 300 different specimens, there were 300 different flowers of all sorts of different native plants that you can grow in the area.” A member of the chapter will have a display of their paintings of native flowers.

“We are hoping to have someone doing basket weaving, she was there last year and she does a magnificent job,” Sue said.

“We have a display of grassland grasses and a few plants and flowers that grow in the grasslands, out towards Mt Terrick.

“When you have native flowers in the garden, it attracts native bees, which are good pollinators for all different types of plants.

“It is really important to grow our native plants for our wildlife and habitat for things like frogs and lizards. “We would like people to come along to see what is able to be grown in the gardens and encourage people to grow native plants.”

Entry to the showcase is $5 which includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

There will be four nurseries in attendance, if you need to take plants home.

Australian Plants Society, Echuca Moama Native Flower showcase, will be held at Echuca Masonic Lodge, 426 High St, Echuca on Saturday, October 7 from 9am to 4pm.

Festival for foodies

SIP AND NIBBLE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE BEAUTY AND UNIQUE TASTES OF ECHUCA-MOAMA AT THE PERRICOOTA POP AND POUR FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 25.

A progressive festival, Pop and Pour takes you on a food and drink journey to up to eight of the Perricoota region’s best food, drink and wine offerings.

Echuca-Moama Events director Jacqui Wegener knows the festival is a happy, vibrant, colourful and energetic day for everyone.

“On the day, each venue has two live music acts, and showcases local wines, and if they are not a winery themselves, they showcase other wineries from the region,” Jacqui said.

“We have got the distillery and a couple of breweries as well, so they are all showcased at each venue.

“All of the venues have festival bites as well, so it might be something like pizza, tacos, cheese plates or burgers.

“It is a real variety and we try to keep it so each of the venues has a different menu and you have a bit of variety all around the place.

“All day, buses keep moving from venue to venue to venue, so that people can jump on and off at any venue they like.

“It is a choose your own adventure festival on wheels.”

Starting at either the American Hotel or the Border Inn, you will travel between Echuca and Moama, tasting the delights of each venue.

For this year’s Pop and Pour, the buses are going to run in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.

“Giving our ticket holders more flexibility on how they, or which order they get around to each of the venues,” Jacqui said.

“There might be an artist at ‘Three Black Sheep’ that’s kicking off at 12, and then they want to get to the ‘River’ for the second artist and the afternoon there.

“Instead of going all the way around the trail, they will be able to use the bus to flick immediately backwards.”

Tickets include all bus transfers, a good quality KeepCup to use at each venue and all the entertainment on the day.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit popandpour.com.au/

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Upbeat Cash show on again

GET RHYTHM - THE JOHNNY CASH AND JUNE CARTER SHOW IS RETURNING TO ECHUCA FOR ONE NIGHT.

“The show is obviously attributed to Johnny Cash and June Carter,” Joanne Caligiuri said, who plays June in the show.

“Our show, we keep it pretty authentic,” she said.

“The first thing about it that is quite interesting is it is purely family.

“My husband and I do, John and June and my husband’s boys are in the band and his cousin, so it is all in the family.

“We kept the traditional sound of Johnny Cash’s music and it is a lot of fun.”

Focusing on the earlier recordings of the superstar couple the music is upbeat, positive and toe tapping.

“We have been doing Johnny Cash and June Carter for 15 years, a long time,” Joanne said.

“But this particular show, the Get Rhythm show, started about two years ago.

“We made it a little bit bigger, a bit more spectacular, we added to it a lot.

“We get a lot of people who are huge Cash fans, grew up with him and they know all the words.

“We did a street performance, just for a bit of fun and I was amazed by how many young kids, teenagers that were actually singing along through everything.

“We get a lot of the younger generation, getting involved, knowing the music really well.

“We keep everything very fun, light and exciting,” she said.

Get Rhythm — The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show plays at the Echuca Paramount on Saturday, October 7. For tickets, visit www.echucaparamount.com/

For more details call (03) 5480 6013 or visit www.capehornvineyard.com.au

Essen Food & Wine

Essen is a contemporary café offering coffee, deli, breakfast, lunch, wine 7 days from 7am. Essen is a light lled space on bustling High Street, sources regional produce and providore, locally roasted coffee and wines. available for dine in or takeaway.

Address: 542 High Street, Echuca

Phone: 03 5482 5020

Email: enquiries@essenfoodandwine.com.au

Taste our delicious artisan meads (honey wines)

Shop handcrafted pottery, made in our studio beside the winery

Relax in our tranquil cellar door garden

Coffee & tea available... or bring a picnic. Dogs are welcome too!

www.theoldschoolwinery.com.au

www.wombootapottery.com

Old School Winery & Meadery

We’re usually open TuesdaySunday from 10am-5pm but please call or check online to make sure.

School Rd, Womboota NSW (just 31 km from Moama, along Perricoota Rd)

Lic. No. 24008153

Take a journey through military history

If you’re a history buff this is an experience not to miss.

Chanter Estate Winery is a unique complex set on 20 acres. We specialise in group bookings, with a delicious Devonshire tea. Adjacent is a military vehicle museum often featured on television programs, so step back in time and browse through our huge collection of military vehicles and WWII memorabilia.

Military museum collection featured on TV:

The biggest military vehicle display

Historic commercial and military vehicle display

OPEN: Weekends, school and public holidays

OPEN TIME: 10 am to 4.30 pm

CLOSED: Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Mid-July until the end of August

• Death of a Soldier

Mission Impossible movies

Rose Against the Odds

Military Museum

• My Brother Tom

Postcards with Coxy

What’s Up Downunder

5480 7878 or 5480 0334 | Chanter Street, Moama

Remembering our heroes

GIRGARRE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE SACRIFICE OF THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN THIS REMEMBRANCE DAY ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 WITH A VIGIL AT MEMORIAL PARK.

Girgarre will acknowledge the sacrifice of the brave men and women this Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11 with a vigil at Memorial Park. The annual event will ensure the momentous day from 105 years ago will not be forgotten.

One hundred and four years ago, on the 11th month, of the 11th day at the 11th hour, a truce was between the allies and our once enemy, the Germans.

Originally known as Armistice Day, the Federal Government agreed to the United Kingdom’s proposal Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars.

The Remembrance Day Memorial Service starts at 11 am, followed by a free sausage sizzle and opening of the RSL hall and memorabilia room.

the Gannawarra is a region loaded with natural features ready to explore. Relax beside the campfire on Gunbower Island, enjoy a picnic at Cohuna Beach, paddle the Kerang Lakes and wetlands, or reconnect with nature at Koondrook Retreat. Call Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre on 03 5456 2047 or visit www.thegannawarra.com.au to plan your escape. @thegannawarra

Fancy a Devonshire tea?

ALL OF US WILL TRAVEL FAR AND WIDE FOR A GREAT DEVONSHIRE TEA. THAT IS WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT THE MURRAY RIVER TEAROOMS.

Courtney Noonan has been working at the social enterprise for just over 12 months.

“I love being able to serve the customers,” she said.

“Everyone is very friendly, all the staff and customers.

On the day What’s On visited the tearooms, Courtney had made up the toasties, as well as portioned the jam and cream to go with the Devonshire teas.

The family-friendly menu includes freshly baked cakes, slices and toasties along with barista-made coffee and tea.

The Murray River Tearooms are a social enterprise of Community Living and Respite Service Inc and can be found at 10 Meninya St, Moama, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm.

What’s On in Echuca-Moama

Events calendar

Every Monday

BELLA A’CAPELLA

This small choir of enthusiastic singers meets every Monday at 7 pm at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Hare and Pakenham Sts, Echuca. The harmonies produced are usually in four parts, without musical accompaniment. Newcomers are most welcome. The group meets all year round except for a six-week break in the middle of winter. Follow on Facebook or phone 0458 916 910.

Every Tuesday

ECHUCA DANCE GROUP SOCIAL BALLROOM

DANCING

Come and join a friendly group of dancers, visitors always welcome. Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare St, Echuca, every Tuesday from 6.30 pm.

Every Wednesday

ECHUCA DANCE GROUP BALLROOM

DANCING LESSONS

Come and join a friendly group of dancers, visitors always welcome. Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare St, Echuca, every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. Contact Dave on 0419 374 627.

Every Saturday

ECHUCA-MOAMA PARKRUN

Free, timed 5 km run or walk open to any member of the community. 8 am sharp, Echuca Lions Park. Participants must register online at parkrun.com.au and scan a QR code upon entry.

First and third Saturday of the month

ECHUCA FARMERS’ MARKET

From 8 am until midday at 111 Hare St, Echuca. Cooked breakfast and coffee, wide variety of stalls. Contact 0403 444 259.

First Sunday and third Friday of the month

MR PERFECT

A great chance to get out of the house and into the sun and meet people from your own community. Family, friends, men, women and children are all welcome. Mental health discussion is purely optional. A free monthly barbecue is held on the first Sunday of every month from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm at Apex Park in High St, Echuca. A free monthly coffee meet-up is held on the third Friday of every month from 1 pm at Beechworth Bakery in High St, Echuca. Contact Andy Rogers on 0467 094 061.

Third Saturday of the month

RUSHWORTH MARKET

Plenty on offer from 8 am to 1 pm at the historic High St in Rushworth. Contact 0408 354 154.

First and third Thursday of the month

THE CAMPASPE QUILTERS

The Campaspe Quilters group meets at the Echuca Library meeting room at 7 pm. Contact Deb on 0409 527 463 or Kris on 0407 029 895.

Second Saturday of the month

GIRGARRE FARMERS’ PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET

From 8 am to noon at Progress Park Reserve on the corner of Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre.

HOPWOOD GARDENS MARKET

Find local handcrafts, tasty treats and other wonders from 2 pm to 8 pm at Hopwood Gardens, Dickson St, Echuca. Entry is a gold coin donation.

STANHOPE MONSTER GARAGE SALE

Have a wander to find some treasures from 8.30 am to 1 pm at Birdwood Ave in Stanhope central business district. Entry is free.

Fortnightly

ECHUCA-MOAMA MARKET

The general market features all sorts, from collectables and treasures, clothing, accessories, to fresh produce, food and drinks and kids’ activities. At Kerrabee Soundshell Garden, Moama from 8 am to 2 pm every second Sunday. Contact Brian on 0408 766 828.

Monthly

MR PERFECT MONTHLY BBQ MEET-UP

First Sunday of the month, meet-up in Apex Park, Leichhardt St, Echuca for a community BBQ that connects men from across Australia to chat about things in their lives, including men’s mental health.

Monthly

ECHUCA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB

An afternoon of country music with guest artists. Third Sunday of every month at the Tongala Town Hall, Mangan St, Tongala. For more information, contact Lesley on 03 5482 6281.

September 9 to 10

AMERICAN IRON — ECHUCA TRUCK DISPLAY

See the workhorse trucks of the past at this historical truck display, Rotary Park, Rose St, Echuca from 9am to 4pm each day, with an official dinner on the Saturday night.

September 15 to October 2

READY, TEDDY, GO!

Echuca Historical Society Inc children’s friendly display of teddy bears from the museum and the community. As part of the display on Wednesday, September 20 the museum is holding a ‘Kids Fun Day’ with free entry, children’s entertainment and activities.

September 16 to 19

BASKETBALL VICTORIA COUNTRY JUNIOR JAMBOREE

Support the 240 highly skilled basketball youngsters as they take to the courts at Echuca South to showcase their skillsets.

September 22 to 24

JIGARRE JAMMIN’

Sing and jig at this bi-annual music camp in Girgarre. The weekend is for everyone, no matter your musical prowess.

September 23 to 24

PORT OF ECHUCA

The Port of Echuca and Murray River Paddlesteamers are inviting the community to celebrate the notable anniversaries of two of Echuca Moama’s most iconic paddlesteamers, the PS Alexander Arbuthnot 1923 - 2023 and PS Canberra 1913 - 2023.

September 29 to 30

DENI UTE MUSTER

Celebrate the iconic ute and all things Australian. Be part of the annual ute count to break the world record of the most utes in one place at the same time. The entertainment will be in overdrive with music, food, and plenty for the kids to do.

September 29 to October 1

ECHUCA BASKETBALL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT

Join teams from around Victoria and NSW for one of the best junior basketball tournaments in the country.

October 1

STANHOPE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Celebrate the community of Stanhope, with this free main street food and wine festival. Open from 11am to 4pm in Birdwood St, Stanhope.

October 3 to 5

ELMORE FIELD DAYS

This year there are over 700 exhibitors on every aspect of agriculture from tools and hardware through to pools and tractors, machinery, plants, arts and craft, steel yards, fashion, cattle crushes and everything farming in between.

October 7

GUNBOWER CUP

Dress up, and go trackside for the annual volunteer run Gunbower Racing Club in its first meet since 2019. Enter Fashions on the Field or take a punt on this historical race meet.

October 7

TONGALA TOWN GARAGE SALE

Hunt for a bargain at the Tongala town wide garage sale. Maps of participating houses and businesses will be available in Tongala on the day.

October 7

APS ECHUCA MOAMA NATIVE FLOWER SHOWCASE

A showcase of local native plants grown by the Australian Plants Society, Echuca, that encourages the community to grow plants that attract beneficial insects and beautiful native birds.

October 7

GET RHYTHM — THE JOHNNY CASH & JUNE CARTER SHOW

Sing along to all the classic Johnny Cash and June Carter hits. One night only at Echuca Paramount Theatre.

October 8

SWEAT VS STEAM

Race the PS Adelaide to find out who is the fastest, man or paddle steamer. You can run one of four courses: a 5km, a 10km, a 2km junior river run and a 600 metre kids’ dash.

October 8

TONGALA EATS & BEATS

Tongala comes alive with food, music, children’s activities and a family friendly market at the sound shell in Mangan St from noon to 4pm.

October 21

KYABRAM AGRICULTURE SHOW

Back in 2023 with all the things country shoes are known for, animals, arts and craft, food, children’s activities, sideshows and much more. Kyabram showgrounds, Allan St, Kyabram. Tickets at the gate.

October 24

ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE3RD CAVALRY REGIMENT (VIETNAM)

Held at the National Cavalry memorial on Mangan St, Tongala, the annual service starts with a march from outside the Tongala RSL at 1.30pm. The service will then be held at 1.50pm at the memorial.

October 27

PS ALEXANDER ARBUTHNOT 100-YEAR CELEBRATION

Koondrook is throwing a community 100th birthday party for the iconic PS Alexander Arbuthnot. This after school hours event will celebrate the history of paddlesteamers in the town, with family fun for everyone.

October 27 to 29

LOCKINGTON COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

For a weekend of country music through to 50-60s rock and roll. Held at the Lockington Community Centre, there is a great dance floor, plenty of seating, ample parking and an area for selfcontained RVs and campers.

October 29

SHOW N SHINE

Moama Historic Car Club is hosting a Show n Shine at the Jack Eddy Oval, Perricoota Rd, Moama. Gates open at 7am, entry $10 per vehicle. All proceeds go to the Echuca Regional Hospital Cancer and Wellness Centre. For more information, phone the Moama Historic Car Club on 0419 823 101.

November 4

MATHOURA SPEED SHEAR

Raise funds for the community, while finding out who are the fastest shearers — the Aussies or the Kiwis.

November 7

MELBOURNE CUP ECHUCA RACES

This Melbourne Cup Day race meet is the biggest on the Echuca Racing Club’s Calendar. Book a trackside marquee and dining package to make the most of the day.

November 8 to 12

KYABRAM RV COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

A ‘must do stop’ for everyone travelling this great land in a RV, motorhome or caravan. Open mics and the best of country music at this rvSafe supported event.

November 10

KYABRAM BUSH MARKET

The main street of Kyabram transforms into a giant street fair with retailers’ bargains, pop-up stalls, and children’s entertainment galore.

November 11

GIRGARRE REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY

Girgarre will acknowledge the sacrifice of the brave men and women this Remembrance Day with a vigil at Memorial Park. The Remembrance Day Memorial Service starts at 11am, followed by a free sausage sizzle and opening of the RSL hall and Memorabilia room.

November 11 to 12

ECHUCA MOAMA AGRICULTURE SHOW

Spend the weekend at a traditional country show. Horse, cattle, poultry, art and crafts, home cooking, children’s art, photography and much more all on display. Sideshows all weekend and Saturday night fireworks from dusk.

November 20 to 24

MASSIVE MURRAY PADDLE

Take part in this teams event, paddling from Yarrawonga to Koondrook as part of the 415km massive Murray River paddle.

November 25

PERRICOOTA POP & POUR

Sip and nibble your way through the beauty and unique tastes of Echuca Moama at this progressive festival. Jump on the bus at either the American Hotel or the Border Inn for a day of wine, food, music and fun.

December 9

BEEHAG 100

A 100km ski boat race from Torrumbarry Weir to Wills Bend along the mighty Murray River.

Just down the road

SOUTH WALES

WOMBOOTA

NEW

LOCKINGTON

TORRUMBARRY

PYRAMID

GUNBOWER

Yee hah, get to the ute muster

THE DENI UTE MUSTER IS ONE OF THE TOP ‘BUCKET LIST’ EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA.

The annual event attracts 20,000 people of all ages to celebrate all things Australian and, of course, the iconic ‘ute’.

The most important part of the muster is the humble ute, with the ute of the year show ‘n shine open to all makes and models of this iconic vehicle.

Over the weekend every ute that passes through the gates, will be counted in the ute count, with the muster hoping to break the record of 9736 utes all in one place.

That is not the only record you will be able to help break, as you can also be part of the blue singlet count.

Head over to the main stage on Saturday at 1 pm, wearing your ‘Bluey’, collect your sticker to be part of the official count.

The record to break is 4136 people wearing blueys all at the same time, in the same place.

Returning for 2023 are the hugely popular driving competitions with supercharged utes competing in circlework, barrel races and Go to Wo competitions.

It’s not all utes at the muster, with the around-theground entertainment in overdrive with something for everyone’s taste.

Aussie legends gracing the main stage this year are: Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole, Andrew Swift, Casey Barnes, Catherine Britt, James Johnston, Jayne Denham, Jessica Mauboy, John Williamson, Lee Kernaghan, Missy Higgins, The Whitlams Black Stump Band, Travis Collins and Zara Lindeman. There will be plenty for the kids as well including monster truck rides, venomous snakes, ferret racing, circus dropzone, taking a twirl on the synthetic ice rink, helping build a LEGO masterpiece or taking on the parents to see who is the fastest driver in the family.

There is so much more on offer, with this only a roundup of all there is to see and do at the 2023 Deni Ute Muster which will be held on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30.

Tickets and a full program can be found at www.deniutemuster.com.au/

Stanhope hosts street party

AFTER

THE SUCCESS OF 2022, THE CELEBRATE STANHOPE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS RETURNING THIS YEAR.

“We had our inaugural festival last year and it was a roaring success,” Stanhope Food and Wine Festival Committee member Christine Dicketts said.

“We had over 750 people there, and just the most perfect weather, it was a lovely day,” Christine said.

“All in the main street of Stanhope.

“We blocked off the street and had picket fences from the shire, and with the artificial grass, it just looked terrific.”

The street party will include a variety of activities including food and wine from local vendors, music and children’s entertainment.

Delights to be dined upon include Asian, Indian, baked potatoes, Angelo’s pizza and pasta, meals from the Stanhope Cafe, and dairy fresh gelato.

For those who need it, the coffee will be fresh and there will be wine, along with Devonshire teas.

You will be able to pick up local honey, olive oil and herbs at the stalls of local produce.

To keep the kids entertained there is entertainment including face painting, horse and buggy rides.

The children will not be able to go past the fairy floss or snow cones.

There will be live music with bands throughout the day.

Entry to the Celebrate Stanhope Food and Wine Festival is a gold coin donation.

No dogs, glass free and smoke free event.

The festival will be held on Sunday, October 1 from 11 am to 4 pm in Birdwood St, Stanhope.

Tongala alive and kicking

TWO EVENTS ON ONE WEEKEND IN TONGALA WILL HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY.

Tongala will be a hive of activity, family fun and bargains with the town-wide garage sale on Saturday, October 7, and the annual Tongala Eats & Beats is on Sunday, October 8.

“We normally do separate weekends, but we decided we would try doing it all on the same weekend this year and see how it goes for the town,” Tongala Development Group secretary Amber Townsend said.

“In previous years we have had 38 houses, 50 houses registered for the garage sale and it brings a lot of people to the town.”

The third annual Tongala Eats & Beats is a family fun event with music, food, market stalls and free children’s activities held in the sound shell in Mangan St, Tongala on the Sunday from noon to 4 pm.

“We use local stall holders as a way for them to create some extra revenue with the mini market and then we have food vendors to feed all the patrons,” Amber said.

“As well as that, we work with a lot of the local businesses who run specials for the event.

“We want to encourage visitors to the town to come and see Tongala and shop in out businesses.”

The music acts at Tongala Eats & Beats include Tim Richards and the Sunny Side Up Trio, with dancing encouraged.

Maps of participating houses and businesses will be available in Tongala on the day of the town garage sale.

For more information on the Tongala town garage sale and the Tongala Eats & Beats visit www.tongala.com.au

Unique exhibitors at Elmore

THIS YEAR THE ELMORE FIELD DAYS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF BEING A KEY PART OF THE RURAL COMMUNITY AND A STAPLE IN EVERYONE’S AGRICULTURAL CALENDAR.

Since the first event in 1964 the Elmore Field Days have grown from a site down by the Campaspe River to more than 32 hectares.

The field days now have about 700 unique exhibitors, some of which were at the original event, and still exhibit every year.

With plenty of exhibitors you are sure to discover all the latest advances in agricultural machinery and technology.

With everything from tools and hardware through to pool and tractors, machinery, plants, arts and craft, steel yards, fashion, cattle crushes and everything in between.

There will be plenty of activities happening around the site including shearing and wool handling demonstrations, displays on a multitude of farming and agricultural interests, camel rides, as well as reptile and wildlife animals.

The Bendigo Marketplace has free activities for kids, including the mobile playzone.

This year Sandy Creek Clydesdales will be at the field days with several of their gorgeous Clydesdales, as well as blacksmithing demonstrations and carriage rides.

The Elmore Field Days are a must on the agricultural calendar, and a fun day out for the whole family.

Elmore Field Days are held at the Elmore Events Centre, 48 Rosaia Rd, Elmore from Tuesday, October 3 to Thursday, October 5.

For more information, visit www.elmorefielddays. com.au/

Lockington | October 27-29

Toe-tapping time at Lockington

THE LOCKINGTON COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BACK FROM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29.

Held at the Lockington Community Centre, the venue boasts a great dance floor, plenty of seating, ample parking and an area in close proximity for self-contained RVs and campers.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and food and refreshments will be on offer the entire weekend.

Big River Entertainment owner Roz Giles who hosts the festival is looking forward to it.

“They are always friendly and there is always a good vibe in the smaller towns,” she said.

“We love Lockington, it has got a really good vibe about it.”

On the Friday night the focus will be on dancing, on the Saturday and Sunday the full range of artists will be playing at varying times and a collective gospel choir on Sunday at 10.30 am.

Take a trip

YOUR JOURNEY DOESN’T HAVE TO END AT ECHUCA-MOAMA, YOU’LL FIND PLENTY OF GEMS ONLY A SHORT DRIVE AWAY.

Mathoura

33 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Mathoura offers visitors the chance to see forest and waterways, as well as the chance to discover the district’s fascinating natural and cultural heritage. Check out the bird observatory, Picnic Point recreation area and the pioneer cemetery. Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre is also a must for wine tasting, buying local jams, honey, art and craft and to learn about Mathoura’s history. The Mathoura Speed Shear is an annual fundraiser for cancer which celebrates the talent of local shearers.

Leitchville

36 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Leitchville is just a short drive from the ecologically significant wildlife site known as Kow Swamp. The swamp is rich in bird and fish life and is water storage for the Torrumbarry irrigation scheme. A picnic area on the east side of the lake is complete with swimming area, toilets and barbecue facilities. More barbecue facilities are available at the north end of the swamp, an area commonly used for fishing. Leitchville is also an RV friendly town.

Kyabram

33 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Situated between Echuca and Shepparton, Kyabram is in the centre of dairy and orchard country. The Kyabram Fauna Park set on 55 hectares showcases over 500 native animals, birds and reptiles in their natural environment. The park also features a cottage built in 1867 for French adventurer Theodore Hazelman.

Pyramid Hill

55 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Pyramid Hill is named after the granite hill that looms out of the countryside. In spring rare wildflowers may be found blooming amongst the rocks and it is a great place to spend an afternoon clambering over the rocks. Other interesting places to visit in the area include Terrick Terrick National Park and Mt Hope, as well as the town’s museum. Terrick Terrick National Park is 20 km south-east of the town and supports more than 200 species of native flora, including many rare and threatened species. Scenic drives take visitors to grasslands, granite outcrops, eucalypt woodlands and historical farming sites.

Deniliquin

54 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Set on the Edward River, Deniliquin offers a variety of activities for visitors, including bushwalking and water sports. The Peppin Heritage and Visitor Information Centre is the ideal starting point. Heritage walks take you past the town’s historic buildings and along the tree-lined river to the Island Sanctuary, where abundant bird life can be seen. Markets are held on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Waring Gardens. Famous for the Deniliquin Ute Muster in October, Deniliquin also celebrates the Sun Festival and rodeo in January.

Torrumbarry

19 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

The Torrumbarry Loch is a great place to spend a few hours. Marvel at the majestic loch or take a wander through the heritage display and information centre nearby. The original weir was replaced in 1996, but major parts have been preserved including the original steel trestles, which were winched out of the river in times of flood. Camping and barbecue facilities are available.

Cohuna

44 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Cohuna is a peaceful town overlooking the picturesque Gunbower Creek, close to Gunbower Island’s attractions including fishing, boating, canoeing, birdwatching, four-wheel driving and walking tracks. The Gateway Information Centre in the middle of town is an ideal place to discover the area. During the first weekend of March the community hosts the Cohuna Bridge to Bridge a weekend of great family activity including a half marathon, walk, cycling and running events, to raise money for the hospital. The Cohuna Golf Course is the home course of PGA Tour star Stuart Appleby and the big Cohuna Festival in November is a five day celebration of the town.

Tongala

21 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Tongala was settled by squatters in the 1840s and irrigation ensured the success of this intensive little dairying community.

In the township, a series of murals depict the evolution of the dairy industry and groundwater issues. Other murals give an insight into the armed forces, while a monument pays tribute to the Australian Light Horse, and an avenue of honour recalls those who lost their life in the Armoured Corp in Vietnam.

Shepparton

55 MINS FROM ECHUCA

Shepparton is on the banks of the Goulburn River and has plenty to offer when it comes to rich cultural diversity, boutique wine and cider production along with a dining scene that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

From Victoria Park Lake to several museums to a brand-new art gallery to a network of paths, reserves, forests, bushwalking tracks and scenic picnic spots, Shepparton is a place to shop, explore, enjoy and relax.

Gunbower

29 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Gunbower is the gateway to Australia’s largest inland island and significant wildlife sanctuary, Gunbower Island. The island is home to protected populations of kangaroos, emus, goannas, possums, snakes and 160 different species of birds. It is an idyllic location for camping, canoeing and a spot of bushwalking or bird watching. The running of the Gunbower Gold Cup in October is a picnic race day out for all the family. Make sure you visit the stunning new mural on the wall of the Gunbower Hotel.

Take a trip

Barmah

31 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Barmah is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Barmah National Park which, with the Moira State Park, forms the largest red gum forest in the world. A forest drive from Barmah heads off along River Rd, which is two-wheel drive friendly, but dusty when dry, with some trees estimated to be more than 300 years old and more than 40 m high, the birdlife and its habitats and the Aboriginal significance of the area.

The forest is rich with history and ecology with some trees estimated to be more than 300 years old and more than 40m high, the area holds great significance for its Traditional Owners.

Lockington

33 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Lockington is a small country town in the heart of farming country. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the landscaped park areas, take a walk following the self-guided heritage walk or choose a route past the mural in the pavilion, the rose garden and Lions flower clock. The Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex is open Sunday afternoons or by appointment if you are looking for a trip down memory lane, while enjoying friendly hospitality.

Womboota

29 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Follow the Perricoota Rd tourist drive to Womboota, a quaint little village settled in the 1870s. Discover the charm and character of the old cottages, churches and other historic buildings such as the Womboota Hall. Enjoy wine and mead tasting or browse through local art and pottery at Womboota’s Old School Winery and Cellar Door Pottery. Explore the Womboota Arboretum, which showcases many species of drought-resistant district plants from the Riverina plains.

Rushworth

53 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Rushworth is a historic gold mining town, steeped in well preserved history and nostalgia. Great views from the fire lookout at Growlers Hill encompass Waranga Basin, Rushworth Forest and the Goulburn Valley. Waranga Basin, to the northeast of the town, is a tourist drawcard providing opportunities for boating, fishing and camping, while south of Rushworth is Whroo Historic Reserve, which represents the remnants of what was once a thriving gold mining town of 1000 people and 139 buildings.

Rochester

23 MINUTES FROM ECHUCA

Part of the Silo Art Trail with a larger than life azure kingfisher and squirrel glider, this resilient little town is home to many great things including the Rochester Sports Museum containing personal memorabilia from Sir Hubert Opperman’s sporting and political life, Iddles Lane, a handful of historical buildings and more.

A life size Oppy bronze statue is situated in Moore Street alongside many colourful and interesting murals created by artists during the annual Mural Festival, due to a record flooding event, the festival has been postponed for 2023. The murals have become pride of place for the Rochester community. For a full map of where to find previous murals and for more information on the festival, visit rochestermuralfest.com.au

Acknowledging the contribution and sacrifice

Australian service men and women made during in war, Rochester and Elmore District Health Service Entrance features two sculptures modelled on a WW2 soldier and nurse.

A heritage walk from the main bridge to the red brick bridge takes in the old sale yards bull ring, the old water tower and shire hall.

The Campaspe Weir can be reached by travelling south on the Northern Hwy toward Elmore and turning left on to a gravel road after 9 km.

Taste Guide

Rich Glen | Yarrawonga COMING SOON TO ECHUCA

We look forward to welcoming you into our NEW Rich Glen store in the heart of Echuca. Known for our award winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Argrumato and Premium Oils along with an array of over 180+ olive oil based products including pantry staples of Dressings | Dukkah’s | Meat Rubs | Jams + Condiments and our RG Skincare | Health | Baby and Home ranges and many local, regional, Australian made gourmet products!

Shop 1 518 High St Echuca | www.richglenoliveoil.com …become a member + receive rewards!

Echuca Hotel

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE PORT

Callaghan Hospitality Group welcome you to the Echuca Hotel and Campaspe Lodge with River View Accommodation. We are making changes and can’t wait to show them off to you all. From inside to outside let’s go exploring!

571 High Street, Echuca | Phone: 03 5482 1087

91862

Email: echucahotel@bigpond.com | Website: echucahotel.com.au 90787

Billabong Ranch Adventure Park

On-site Café: Choose from a range of quick and easy meals or sit down for a nice hot cappuccino or iced chocolate.

The Ranch is licensed so you can relax at the boathouse with a cool drink, while the children enjoy the pedal boats or a pony ride.

Functions: An ideal place to hold a party or function. Billabong Ranch offers an exclusive party venue for you and your guests. Choose from a gathering around the campfire or a more formal function in the Outback Function Centre which can seat up to 250 guests.

Cnr of Glanville and Tehan Rd, Echuca | (03) 5483 5122 info@billabongranch.com.au

Roma Pizza & Pasta Restaurant

Roma Pizza, situated on one of Echuca’s vibrant busy streets on the mighty Murray River serving Echuca-Moama and visitors quality pizza and pasta since 1972. Roma Pizza is well known for serving up delicious traditional and gourmet pizza and pasta in a relaxed family friendly and intimate atmosphere. Roma Pizza is also licenced with BYO available for dine-in guests. Roma also has the local area covered with a delivery service, servicing all homes, motels and caravan parks.

If you are after quality pizza and pasta look no further than Roma Pizza. 191 Hare Street, Echuca | 5482 1546 | www.romapizza.com.au

Border Inn Hotel Motel

A family owned and operated pub nestled in the heart of Moama. Our award winning restaurant is available for lunch and dinner throughout the week and breakfast on weekends. The pub offers a large range of facilities including a relaxed courtyard and beer garden, live music, a sports bar, TAB, Gaming Room & Drive through Bottle shop. Bookings can be made via phone or online.

19–21 Meninya St, Moama | (03) 5480 9966

admin@borderinn.com.au | www.borderinn.com.au

cluBarham – River Gum Bistro & Cafe

cluBarham offers everything you need for a night out or that well deserved weekend away situated on the mighty Murray River, with events and activities such as Golf, Live Shows, Music Festivals, Bowls, delicious food & beverages, and your choice of two fantastic accommodation options, we’ve got your weekend covered! River Gum Bistro & Cafe offers a great variety of dishes with a newly revised menu that has some delicious and vibrant modern dishes as well as traditional favourites. Bookings are available online at https://clubarham.com.au/rivergumbistro/ Dine in lunch or dinner & takeaway available 7 days.

Open for Breakfast Saturday & Sunday.

6-8 Niemur St, Barham NSW | 03 5451 1800 | www.clubarham.com.au

Sunago

A gathering of friends and food, this is what we represent. A greek inspired menu of meat, seafood and other hearty dishes to please your appetite.

Options are available to share plates with your table, individually or opt for our banquet. We pride ourselves on providing meals of fresh, high quality ingredients that are value for money & actually fill the plate.

Homemade selection of cakes and desserts available with a large, varied beverage list and custom roasted coffee.

505–507 High St, Echuca | (03) 5480 1900 | www.sunagoechuca.com.au

Morrison’s Winery

WHARF TO WINERY – CRUISE & WINERY LUNCH

Combine a cruise on PS Canberra or with a relaxing lunch at Morrisons Winery. Your 30-minute cruise downstream to Morrisons Winery drops you off for your delightful lunch where you have the opportunity to try Morrisons fine wines. Don’t forget you can relax with a glass on your return Paddlesteamer cruise to Echuca. The Wharf to Winery Package departs

Thurs – Sun, Adults $100.00 and Children 4 - 14 $25.00, under 4 no charge.

T. (03) 5480 0126 | E. info@morrisons.net.au 123 Merool Road, Moama, 2731 W. morrisons.net.au 93795

Cape Horn Vineyard

Cape Horn Vineyard & Riverside Bar is a boutique cellar door venue 15 kms East of Echuca with a stunning, secluded, and peaceful setting with Murray River frontage and vineyard surrounds.

Relax indoors or out on the lawn sampling our wine, wood fired pizza or grazing platters all while listening to local music as the water flows by. If one day isn’t enough, we also offer accommodation onsite. For more information see our website or Facebook page.

489 Stewarts Bridge Road, Echuca / (03) 5480 6013

www.capehornvineyard.com.au

Moama Bakery GREAT

The Steak House @ 1895 The Royal

The steakhouse is a unique dining experience, with an interactive hot rock presented to each customer who orders a steak. Your steak will arrive seasoned and sealed, ready for you to cook to your liking on the hot rock. The whole experience is designed to be more intimate, creating a cozy feel, and offering a completely different menu to the pub. The steakhouse is open from Thursday to Saturday from 5:30pm until late for dine-in only.

Bookings are encouraged. To book, call 5480 7626.

The Caledonian

The Caledonian has a family friendly pub style menu. A culmination of classic pub favourites and something for the fastidious of diners. The inviting home like feel of the Bistro gives off a comfortable and relaxed experience. Indulge in a full meal service or grab something quick form the bar menu. Our smaller function room ‘Bonney’s’ is ideal for private dining and functions. We can help you with your decorating and menu requirements.

110 Hare St, Echuca | (03) 5482 2100 thecal@thecal.com.au | www.thecal.com.au

The American Hotel

A classic pub with a contemporary twist. Right in the centre of town, Echuca’s one and only rooftop bar, we offer locals and visitors something a bit special whilst proudly retaining the warm hospitality we’re renowned for.

Live music and DJ sets are served up each weekend with 3 stages both indoor and outdoor.

Between Harry o’s barbecue and the dining room, our food ranges from classic country pub to food with real flair that focusses on showcasing local and seasonal offers. You can also sample Echuca’s most extensive range of craft beers. Between that and our curated wine list and bespoke cocktails, ‘The Yank’ might just become your go to.

239 - 249 Hare St, Echuca VIC TEL: (03) 5480 0969 https://americanhotelechuca.com.au/

THE PORT ICE CREAMERY

Over 40 flavours

• Ice Cream • Gelato/Sorbet • 6 x Scoop Takeaway Packs

• Ice Cream Cakes • Milkshakes/Thickshakes • Slushies

• Ice Cream Trailer Hire

• Wheel Chair Accessible • Pet Friendly

Summer and Autumn Hours: Open days and nights

3/616 High St, Echuca | 5480 1152

Find us on for our current trading hours

1895 The Royal

The historic façade of this building creates to an age of romance before entering a modern feel with homely appeal. The variety of seating areas within bar and dining settings make this centrally located venue the perfect balance of country hospitality with current food trends. Add in value lunches from $15 and themed food nights: Tuesday Parma specials with nine varieties to choose from, Thursday Burger nights inspired by the chef’s own meat patty and flavour combination for all palates and Friday happy hours complimented by mellow music live late into the evening.

183 Hare St, Echuca | 5480 7626 www.1895theroyal.com.au

Rich River Golf Club

Rich River offers a comfortable setting in which to relax and meet up with friends for a chat over coffee or glass of wine, along with live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner seven days a week in the Bistro with daily specials available. If you are after a lighter lunch, head to our café where you can choose from items including rolls and sandwiches or a selection of cakes and slices. A free courtesy bus operates within Echuca Moama, contact Reception on (03) 5481 3333.

Twenty Four Lane, Moama | (03) 5481 3333 rrgc@richriver.com.au | www.richriver.com.au

Essen Food & Wine

Essen is a contemporary café offering coffee, deli, breakfast, lunch, wine 7 days from 7am.

Is a light filled space on bustling High Street, sources regional produce and providore, locally roasted coffee and wines. available for dine in or takeaway.

542 High Street, Echuca | 03 5482 5020 enquiries@essenfoodandwine.com.au

Echuca Workers

MEALS FOR EVERYONE: Whether it’s lunch or dinner we have got meals for each member of the family, kids and seniors too!

Cafe open from 9.30 am: Come in for a milkshake or ice cream, coffee or a bite to eat. Hot or Cold food made from the freshest ingredients everyday. Eat in or takeaway available. Open 7 days.

Bistro now open for lunch from 11.30 am to 2 pm and dinner from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Takeaway Available.

165–173 Annesley St, Echuca | (03) 5482 3140 info@echucaworkers.com.au | www.echucaworkers.com.au

Moama RSL ~ Suvla Bay Bistro & Corvettes Café

GOOD TIMES MADE GREAT!

Our spacious bistro is open 7 days a week and offers an extensive menu along with a large kid’s indoor/outdoor playground which is adjacent to the dining area. Enjoy Weekly Raffles, Bingo, Happy Hour, Meal Deals, TAB, Keno & more…

If you’re after coffee, cake a soft serve ice-cream or a light lunch, Corvettes Café is open daily from 10am until late.

Bistro Bookings can be made ONLINE by visiting our website, Facebook or Instagram pages.

Club Reception & Free Courtesy Bus ph: (03) 5482 6677

56 Merool Rd, Moama NSW 2731 | www.moamarsl.com.au

Accommodation guide

Nirebo Motel

Nirebo is centrally located in the Port of Echuca area fronting the mighty Murray River, where you can stroll back in time through Australia’s largest inland port. There are many great bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity.

• Single, double and twin rooms

• Free high speed Wi-Fi

• Swimming pool and BBQ facilities

251 Hare St, Echuca | (03) 5482 2033 www.nirebo.com.au

Authentic Australian River Cruises

Enjoy a relaxing and majestic cruise along the Murray River on the PS Emmylou. Immerse yourself in a riverside campfire and gourmet dinner after a day of cruising and watching the sights go by.

3 Nights from $1690PP

4 Nights from $2300PP

7 Nights from $3980PP

57 Murray Esplanade, Echuca | 5482 5244 info@mrps.com.au | Book Online at: psemmyloucruises.com

The Caledonian Hotel

Unwind after a day sightseeing Echuca’s wonderful attractions in one of Echuca’s best four-star motels with all your needs in one place.

• Modern, large rooms

• Off-street parking

• All suites have 2 queen beds

• Kitchenette

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Adjoining family rooms available

• Disabled room available

• 42” TV in all rooms

110 Hare St, Echuca | (03) 5482 2100 thecal@thecal.com.au | www.thecal.com.au

Photo: Allan Brundall

Goolwa River Retreat

Nestled right on the Murray River, Goolwa River Retreat offers boutique-style private accommodation for those who seek adventure, inspired experiences, or time to connect with nature. Make use of our private pontoon to dock your boat after skiing or fishing.

Connect with us to explore our personalised packages.

150 Sexton Road, Torrumbarry | 0417 472 791 info@goolwaretreat.com.au | goolwariverretreat.com.au 83923

The White House

Feel like a star in this new home, which is slickly appointed as well as offering every contemporary comfort and convenience. The pool and surrounding patio area is the perfect setting for sundowners. The fully appointed kitchen overlooks the open living areas. This is one getaway where you simply need to turn up and settle in.

Four bedrooms (each with its own ensuite), which sleeps up to 10. Families will be right at home here. The property also offers the ideal scene for groups of friends.

5 Heygarth St, Echuca | (03) 5482 5445 echucagetaways.com/whiteechuca

Rich River Golf Club

• 63-room motel complex featuring standard or deluxe rooms

• Manicured lush gardens with some stunning golf course views

• Outdoor pool and spa to relax and unwind

• Multiple BBQ areas which can be catered for from our range of BBQ packs

• Full Clubhouse facilities open from 6am for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week

• Free Courtesy Bus pick up and drop off available within Echuca Moama area Twenty Four Lane, Moama | (03) 5481 3333 rrgc@richriver.com.au | www.richriver.com.au

Moama Riverside Holiday Park

CHECK OUT THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!!

We are located on the banks of the mighty Murray River boasting over 250 metres of absolute & uninterrupted river frontage. Get away and stay in one of our gorgeous riverfront cabins.

New Ensuite River Sites coming soon.

For more details call (03) 5482 3241 or visit www.moamariverside.com.au Cnr Cobb Highway & Shaw Street, Moama

Clocktower Suites & Function Centre

In the heart of Echuca, you’ll find this iconic building, with historic accommodation and soon a grand function centre in the atrium and courtyard. Book a suite or ask us about a function!

234 Anstruther Street, Echuca (Corner of Hare & Anstruther Streets) Ph: 0488 008 860

www.clocktowersuites.com.au

email: bookings@clocktowersuites.com.au

Moama Waters

• Jumping pillows

• Playgrounds

• Large swimming pools one with water park and slides

• Double tennis courts

• Flying fox

• Restaurant

• Three camp kitchens

• Studio villas

• Two and three-bedroom villas

• 71 powered sites

• 78 ensuite sites

• Boat ramp

96 Old Barmah Rd, Moama | (03) 5480 7717 reception@moamawaters.com.au | www.moamawaters.com.au

Perricoota Vines

UNPACK & RELAX. A multi-award-winning resort set around tranquil lakes and vineyards. 22 luxurious timber spa villas inc. private decks or garden courtyards, fully self-contained kitchens. Two pools, tennis court and games room.

FREE WIFI throughout Resort

400 Perricoota Rd Moama

enquiries@perricootavines.com (03) 5482 6655

Discovery Parks – Echuca

Discover what matters at Discovery Parks – Echuca. Whether you choose a cabin, caravan or if camping is more your style, you’ll be relaxing in no time in our resort-style accommodation.

Visit our website to check out our latest offers.

75 River Avenue, Echuca Village, VIC 3564 | (03) 5482 1533 www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au

Moama Motel

We are a family friendly motel offering 24 rooms that are expertly cleaned and comfortable. All rooms are airconditioned and have free Wi-Fi. Situated across the road from the Border Inn Hotel and next door to the Moama Bowling Club, we are close to tourist attractions and local eateries. We also offer affordable Pub Style accommodation, ideal for group bookings such as golf, footy & cricket trips.

19–21 Meninya St, Moama | (03) 5480 9966 admin@borderinn.com.au | www.borderinn.com.au

Golden River Motor Inn

Located in the heart of Moama we have a room to suit you with Deluxe, King, Spa Family and Twin ground floor units all with kitchenettes. Relax in the BBQ area and take a dip in the solar heated pool or take a walk to one of Moama’s popular clubs, pubs or restaurants. Book direct for great rates. Corporate, government and trade discounts available.

34 Meninya St, Moama / 03 5480 9799 www.goldenrivermotorinn.com.au /

Need a place to stay?

ECHUCA-MOAMA OFFERS AN ALMOST ENDLESS CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION, FROM QUALITY MOTELS, HOTELS, BED AND BREAKFASTS, APARTMENTS AND RESORTS TO HOLIDAY PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS AND FREE BUSH CAMPING.

There are also a variety of self-contained units, heritage-listed historic cottages and guest houses available.

And for something unique to the twin towns, consider a voyage of discovery aboard a

Discover moments that matter

Get away with ease and reconnect with loved ones at Discovery Parks. We have three picturesque parks located along the mighty Murray in the Echuca-Moama region. Secure your spot today and start focusing on moments that really matter.

discoveryholidayparks.com.au

houseboat or an overnight cruise on a paddlesteamer along the Murray River.

Taking your best friend on the road with you? There are also a number of pet-friendly accommodation options.

No matter your desire there is something to suit every taste and budget.

For more information call Echuca Moama Tourism on 1800 804 446 to discuss your accommodation options, including group and wedding guest bookings.

Photo: Murray River Council

Photo Credit : @oursandydays

GOOLWA RIVER RETREAT

Come to Goolwa River Retreat to ignite your senses and soothe your soul. Take in the surrounding towns as you explore our wonderful region.

Rediscover the beauty of Mother Nature on our 22 acres of native bushland. As well as the native wildlife we have 12 deer, a goat and a sheep on the property enhancing the country escape feeling. Enjoy the views afforded from our absolute river frontage location and enjoy the delights of star gazing, far from the city lights.

In the warmer months, the river comes alive with families enjoying the surroundings, fishing and water activities available to them when travelling by water.

Immerse yourself in luxury and sophistication with Echuca Moama Limousines, a leading provider for wedding and special event transport in Torrumbarry and surrounds. Kick back, relax and let us do the driving! With our striking black stretched Lincoln Limousines that accommodates up to 10 passengers and deliver an exceptional experience for all occasions.

GOOLWA RIVERSIDE FUNCTIONS

Giving you all the tools you need to create your special day. Uniquely situated on the banks of the mighty Murray River, the perfect location for weddings, conferences and private functions.