Take a couple of days and surrender to the charms of Echuca Moama, Australia's paddle steamer capital. Equal parts history and adventure, it's where you can fulfil the Murray's greatest experiences, a ride on a restored paddle steamer and a stay on a luxury houseboat.
Dive right into the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, and learn about Echuca's long history as one of the busiest ports on the Murray. Spot the historic PS Emmylou paddle steamer from the riverbank, or book ahead for a dinner or overnight cruise.
Step out of the past and into the present for a dinner to remember at Morrisons, nestled amid bushland right on the riverfront. Then let the gentle ripples of this mighty river lull you to sleep in your luxury houseboat accommodation.
Dedicate your second day in Echuca Moama to water sports to keep up your waterskiing or give paddleboarding a go. Catch your own lunch with a spot of fishing or let the professionals take care of it at the Star Hotel, tucked into Echuca's busy port precinct. For an afternoon taster, sit down to a local drop at St Anne's Winery Cellar Door in Echuca or head just out of town to their lakeside Moama Cellar Door.
To find out why the sunny Murray region is known as Victoria's food bowl, follow the Backroads Trail. Get treated to good old-fashioned hospitality along this path of signposted sites that encourage you to explore the story of the area, taste the produce of the region and enjoy extra attractions off the beaten track. You're guaranteed to find a comfy bed for the night in an old homestead or quirky B&B.
Add on a side trip to beautiful Hatta-Kulkyne National Park, with a tour by Murray Offroad Adventures.