Destination - Echuca, Victoria, Australia. - My road trip to attend a family reunion in 3 parts. Part 01 - Getting there and around town.
The extended family called and it was time for a reunion. Though its a family reunion, I am not really a family member, more like a ring-in who was always there.
The reunion officially was actually on the other side the Murray River from Echuca at Moama but I and my wife had not been to Echuca for over 30 years so it was a good time to revisit.
First some background:
Located on the banks of the mighty Murray River, the twin towns of Echuca Moama are the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne - just a 2.5 hour drive.
Echuca Moama represents not only a bygone era with horse-drawn carriages and woodturners but it also showcases all the conveniences of the modern era. The historic Port Precinct is recognised as one of Australia's finest heritage icons and is home to the largest riverboat fleet in the world - Australia's Paddlesteamer Capital.
The iconic wharf has been recently meticulously restored. Enhanced by new red gum walkways along the riverbank, there are many opportunities to view the Murray River and all its activity, and the brand new Port of Echuca Discovery Centre (opened 14 December 2013) is a great way to get up close to Echuca Moama's unique history.
The reunion officially was actually on the other side the Murray River from Echuca at Moama but I and my wife had not been to Echuca for over 30 years so it was a good time to revisit.
First some background:
Located on the banks of the mighty Murray River, the twin towns of Echuca Moama are the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne - just a 2.5 hour drive.
Echuca Moama represents not only a bygone era with horse-drawn carriages and woodturners but it also showcases all the conveniences of the modern era. The historic Port Precinct is recognised as one of Australia's finest heritage icons and is home to the largest riverboat fleet in the world - Australia's Paddlesteamer Capital.
The iconic wharf has been recently meticulously restored. Enhanced by new red gum walkways along the riverbank, there are many opportunities to view the Murray River and all its activity, and the brand new Port of Echuca Discovery Centre (opened 14 December 2013) is a great way to get up close to Echuca Moama's unique history.
Scenes from the trip down.
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| If only the car was wind propelled. Wind farms north of Yass. |
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| Driver Revive. Run by local charities i.e. Bush Fire Brigades. The drinks are free but the donation tin is there. |
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| Innocent scene until you read the sign on the path. |
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| It appears the Kelly gang crossed the Murray River near here. |
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No further signs of Ned Kelly unless he drove a 4 wheel drive. |
Here are the sights around town we saw over the 2 days.
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| Teddy from Echuca Gardens (our accommodation) has a book of suggestions. |
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| The Murray River Sawmill is for sale. |
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| The sawmill's yard. |
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| The sawmill's yard. |
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| The sawmill's yard. |
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| The sawmill's yard. |
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| Bridges across the Murray. Road bridge on the left rail bridge on the right. |
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| Road bridge across the Murray to Moama and New South Wales. |
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| Our first Paddleboat sighting. |
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| Port of Echuca in the background. |
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| I would have thought the branch was too big for the bin. |
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| Port of Echuca. |
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| Port of Echuca. |
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| Port of Echuca. |
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| Maybe moored a bit too long. |
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| Walking up from the riverbank. |
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| Hope they don't change the street names or there will be trouble. |
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| Interesting, which building to houses an Aldi store? |
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| The Aldi is really next door. |
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| The Towns of the Council Area. |
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| An old Holden Ute (Utility) |
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| An old Holden Ute (Utility) |
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| I have seen this style of wagon somewhere else. Check Part 02 Accommodation. |
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| Maybe not the right name for the boat. |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
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| Stream Display behind the Discovery Centre |
On the trip home.
Equipment: Galaxy S3.
Toyota Yaris 1.3 litre.
Map to Echuca
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| Getting to Echuca our way http://goo.gl/maps/QE6im |
Map home with a detour to the Junee Chocolate and Liquorice Factory.
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| Coming home from Echuca our way http://goo.gl/maps/XCcd3 |
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