Echuca Moama Getaway – a perfect destination for a weekend of nature based attractions and outdoor activities!
1. Experience Echuca Moama on a Stand Up Paddle Board
If you’re an early bird and want to pack in a full day of activities, then choose a sunrise paddle on the Murray River. Whatever the time of day, this activity is guaranteed fun. We personally love an early evening paddle with the unique sounds of the cockatoos flying home to their evening roost.
Echuca Moama Stand Up Paddle: www.echucasup.com.au 0439 682 693
2. Walking and Cycling Activities
The Banuyle State Forest in Echuca is a great place for a walk or a bike ride. Grab a map from Green Pedal, the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre or the Visitor Information Centre in Murray Esplanade. You can take numerous short walks, or a very long walk and enjoy the bush scenery, river tracks and river views.
3. Echuca Scenic Cycling Tour
Book a Green Pedal E-Bike Tour and discover the Echuca Scenic Trail, a 5km walking or cycling track, with 360 degree nature views. See where the Campaspe and Murray Rivers meet. If you enjoy bird watching you won’t be disappointed. Occasionally you will spot a kangaroo or two in the evening, and we can also show you where you can often see turtles basking in the sun. The Scenic Trail begins near the new Echuca Moama bridge in Crofton Street, and just near the Victoria Park Boat Ramp. Green Pedal E-Bike Tours leave from Murray Esplanade Echuca. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Green Pedal Cycles: Echuca Scenic Tour 0490 048 239
4. Relax and unwind at Echuca Aquatic Reserve
This beautiful park is located just near the Visitor Information Centre and is the home of the multi award winning Riverboats Music Festival. It’s a great place to relax, especially in the evening. Enjoy the bird life and the sounds of nature. Grab a coffee, your book and a picnic rug. Relax by the lagoon and enjoy!
5. Cycle to Moama Cafes and Wineries
If you have a bike with you, or if you don’t, hire a Green Pedal standard bike or E-Bike and take a ride to Moama. Here you can enjoy the river views from Moama Wharf and Moama Beach, and then cycle out to Three Black Sheep and St Anne’s Winery. Three Black Sheep have fabulous outdoor (and indoor dining) and at St Anne’s you can sit and relax on the grass while you enjoy their complimentary wine tasting or purchase a delightful platter. If you’re keen for another winery, Morrison’s is nearby. They also have a fabulous outdoor deck, with Murray River views. So many options!
3 Black Sheep: (03) 5482 5770
St Anne’s Winery: (03) 5480 0099
Morrisons Riverview Winery, Restaurant & Brewery (03) 5480 0126
6. Billabong Ranch has fun outdoor activities on offer
If you’d like to spend some time on horseback, you can choose from a 1 Hour Bush & Creek Trail Ride, 2hr Goulburn River Ride or a 3 Hour Goulburn & Murray River Ride. What a great way to experience the Murray! Suitable for children and adults. Other activities include a rock climbing wall, camel rides and more.
Billabong Ranch: (03) 5483 5122
7. Picnic by the river
If you’re after a sandy spot, Moama Beach is a great choice for a picnic or BBQ. Chinamen’s Bend is also a popular spot, particularly with the locals – this is where the Stand Up Paddle board tours leave from.
There are numerous beautiful places by the river where you can have a picnic. There are also several local cafes that will put together a fabulous picnic platter – choose from the Fuzion cafe, Hungry Goat and the Hammond Providore in Moama.
8. Canoe the Murray
You’ll feel invigorated after a canoe on the Murray. The canoe hire is located near the Echuca Boat ramp, behind the NRMA caravan park. Drive to the end of High Street, turn left and then immediately right. Follow the road to the river. The Canoe Hire operator also has a range of boat hire options.
9. Go Fishing
Drop a line in, and you might be surprised what you catch. Check out the fishing regulations and make sure you have a licence. There are some big ones to be caught!
10. Sample Local Produce
Some of the stall holders are also found at the Moama Market, usually held on Sundays at the Moama Sound Shell. This is a big general market, and a great way to spend a relaxing morning. Check the Moama Market website for market dates.
Electric Bike (E-Bike) Tours
Express (90 minute) E-Bike tour leaves from Murray Esplanade Echuca. Enjoy stunning nature and river views, visit Riverboat Dock and ride the picturesque Scenic Trail. Ride over both the old and new Echuca Moama bridges.
Our most popular tour.
Wine Tour by E-Bike leaves from Murray Esplanade Echuca. Cycle through the historic Port of Echuca, before arriving at St Anne’s Winery and Cellar Door in Moama for a complimentary wine tasting. Pre-order a delicious platter, and stay awhile before returning to Echuca. The ride home is via Moama Beach and Horseshoe Lagoon. Allow up to 3 hours.
