Echuca Riverboats

Australia's "Old Man River" - the paddlesteamer highway of the wool bales and the wheat bags. Relive this fantastic Riverboat era of sweat and tears as you ride the Riverboat down the Murray River shadowed by majestic river gums, dappled sunlight and screeching cockatoos flying overhead. Capture the riotous and wicked past of the river town of Echuca.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Follow the route of the overland cattle drovers
- Travel through Kyneton passing Woodend and beautiful Mt Macedon
- Bendigo - classic Australian architecture
- Tour Bendigo on a vintage Talking Tram
- Rural towns with their grand Australian pubs
- A short documentary entitled "The Mighty Murray" will be shown prior to arriving in Echuca
- The Murray River - Australia's Mississippi; border between the states of Victoria & NSW
- Majestic river gums & waterbirds
- Look for cockatoos & galahs
- Echuca - steeped in riverboat history
- Take a guided tour of the historic Port of Echuca
- Cruise the Murray River on a genuine paddlewheeler
- Experience thrashing paddlewheels & high pitched whistles
- Hear the stories of riverboat days
- Return to Melbourne from arid northern Victoria through historic Kilmore with its bluestone buildings
- "All the Rivers Run II" - an Australian movie set during the Echuca riverboat days will be shown while returning to Melbourne.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

You can book in 3 easy steps!
1. Select date and number of persons. You will be redirected to the Shopping Cart Page.
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3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.