Welcome to Moama

On the mighty Murray against a backdrop of natural bushland, the border town exudes a timeless, authentic beauty unrivalled in Australia.  

The twin towns of Echuca Moama are the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne, just an easy two and half hour drive. Echuca Moama itself offers a tale of two cities. One of good old-fashioned country hospitality born out of a rich agricultural and river trade heritage. And another of modern-day sophistication, built on a growing demand for world-class wine, dining, nature-tourism and entertainment experiences. 

Best known as being the paddlesteamer capital of the world, the region is home to the world's largest fleet of operating paddlesteamers and the worlds oldest wooden hull paddlesteamer to still be operating, the PS Adelaide. Echuca once was a bustling inland port becoming the second largest port to operate in Victoria. You can still see the towns deep connection to its heritage today, a visit to the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre and you'll learn all about the towns riverboat trade and shipbuilding industry. Once near the river you'll hear the distinctive sound of the paddlesteamer whistles and gentle chugging.

A trip to the twin towns isn't complete without experiencing a paddlesteamer cruise with multiple cruise options operating daily. There is nothing quite like enjoying the simple pleasure of a cruisey afternoon and enjoying the natural beauty of the river environment. 

Echuca Moama's back yard opens onto a natural landscape of magnificent river red gums, breathtaking river panoramas and a myriad of native wildlife. Moama's bushland offers a wide variety of walking and cycling trails, winding along the banks of the Murray and through productive ecosystems.

Perfect for those wanting to reconnect with nature. Want to know a local secret for starting your day the best way? A sunrise Stand Up Paddle board tour. Hire a board and take a tour, you'll past the picturesque bushland, under the historic Moama Bridge and Port of Echuca. Undoubtedly one of the best ways to view the iconic Echuca wharf. 

The twin towns newly emerging culinary scene is not to be missed. You'll discover a stunning landscape of boutique vineyards and artisan producers all bursting to welcome you in for a drop.

Four days in Moama

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