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Once a roaring centre of wool and wheat trade, today the paddle steamers of Echuca carry those who have travelled from around the country to experience the Mighty Murray River. Twinned with the NSW<\/a> town of Moama across the way, Echuca Moama certainly has a rich cultural and natural heritage for them to uncover.<\/p>\n

Start with a paddleboat ride among the river red gums of Australia\u2019s longest river, keeping your eyes peeled for Murray cod or graceful egrets. Discover the history of the inland port that was founded by an ex-convict, shipping wool and other goods around the colony.<\/p>\n

Mother Nature is a major attraction here, so book in for action-packed days of kayaking, horseriding, fishing and hiking. Slow it down as you explore buzzing farmers’ markets, intimate cellar doors with friendly locals, and relax beachside at a river camp.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Once a roaring centre of wool and wheat trade, today the paddle steamers of Echuca carry those who have travelled from around the country to experience the Mighty Murray River. Twinned with the NSW town of Moama across the way, Echuca Moama certainly has a rich cultural and natural heritage for them to uncover. Start […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":244696,"parent":147499,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/modular-region-landing-page.php","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Ultimate Echuca Escape - Australian Traveller<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Home to Australia's longest river, convict history, nature and wineries to explore. Could Echuca get any more fascinating? 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