Port of Echuca Discovery Centre

Port of Echuca Discovery Centre

Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Port of Echuca is a living monument to the 1870's when it was Australia's largest inland port and indeed the third largest port in Australia outside Sydney and Melbourne. Authentic steam driven paddlesteamers depart daily from the Echuca Wharf which originally extended 333 metres in length in the 1880's and has been recently been reconstructed.Home of the TV series "All the Rivers Run", the Port of Echuca will provide you with a glimpse of what live was really like in the late 1800's. With the new Discovery Centre now open, it is indeed an attraction not to be missed.
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  • Megan C
    Sydney, Australia380 contributions
    Definitely recommend
    A great place to stop and learn about the history of the paddle steamers and the area. Went for a ride on the PS Pevensey which was so lovely and relaxing. Great staff on board. Great experience all round, recommend.
    Visited August 2022
    Written 25 December 2022
  • Kim D
    Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
    Great way to enjoy the history of Echuca
    Great to have a wander around and enjoy a little bit of the history of the area. Something for everyone, with the winery, ice creamery and old style fudge shop, the blacksmith and the coach & horses. Really enjoyable hour or so wandering, and then plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants open to enjoy snacks, lunch or dinner.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Wendy O
    Brisbane, Australia173 contributions
    Olsen’s of Hendra
    This is great place to visit, very interesting. There’s lots of history to discover. The whole area is well planned and lots of variety to look at. Everyone is so friendly, and love a chat. There’s shops that bring back the old trades, the blacksmith shop bought back memories of my childhood. There’s so much to look at and great photo opportunities. Would highly recommend the Port of Echuca after dark tour.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 April 2023
  • Traveller
    Melbourne, Australia15,743 contributions
    Historic Buildings
    My wife and I visited this place during our recent holiday in Cobram where we stayed at the RACV Resort for 4 nights. We drove from Cobram to Echuca and this place was our first stop. The Port of Echuca has a long history which is explained in detail at this Tourist Centre's information boards. We read the history and then walked around the place to admire the highlights.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 November 2023
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
We came in here to buy our ferry tickets and found some helpful people and many tasteful souvenirs. There were quite a few interesting artifacts and history boards. There are toilets, too.
Written 28 November 2023
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia15,743 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
My wife and I visited this place during our recent holiday in Cobram where we stayed at the RACV Resort for 4 nights. We drove from Cobram to Echuca and this place was our first stop.

The Port of Echuca has a long history which is explained in detail at this Tourist Centre's information boards. We read the history and then walked around the place to admire the highlights.
Written 23 November 2023
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York2,684 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Solo
This free museum has exhibits about the port and the ships that sailed on the Murray River. Exhibits are both indoors and outdoors. I enjoyed seeing the exhibits on the Paddle Steamer Canberra after cruising on her.
Written 9 November 2023
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AussieTraveller325
Newcastle, Australia5 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
We did the Port After Dark walking tour. Joel was fantastic! Told us so many facts, in a way that was engaging as well as interesting. 5 stars!
Written 6 October 2023
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Simon B
City of Greater Geelong, Australia2,673 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Prior visits had more access but repairs for 2022 flood damage understandable.
Still worthwhile to learn history of Port, river & trade.
Steamboat tix limited,
Written 27 July 2023
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Cheryl S
Melbourne, Australia165 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
We loved this centre. It was so interactive for the kids. They loved the Spotto and prize at the end. Staff were lovely and loved sharing their knowledge.
Written 2 July 2023
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Wendy O
Brisbane, Australia173 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
This is great place to visit, very interesting. There’s lots of history to discover. The whole area is well planned and lots of variety to look at. Everyone is so friendly, and love a chat. There’s shops that bring back the old trades, the blacksmith shop bought back memories of my childhood. There’s so much to look at and great photo opportunities. Would highly recommend the Port of Echuca after dark tour.
Written 20 April 2023
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Kim D
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
Great to have a wander around and enjoy a little bit of the history of the area. Something for everyone, with the winery, ice creamery and old style fudge shop, the blacksmith and the coach & horses. Really enjoyable hour or so wandering, and then plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants open to enjoy snacks, lunch or dinner.
Written 15 April 2023
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June C
Brisbane, Australia129 contributions
Mar. 2023
the port of echuca discovery centre was a great place to visit. you can get your tickets for the paddle steamer and its a beautiful soverneir shop and a gallery to walk aroound. it was really lovely.
Written 31 March 2023
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Mori F
Sydney, Australia21 contributions
Mar. 2023
The Port of Echuca Discovery Centre has an excellent display on the river history, the riverboats and some of the people that ran them. Outside there are exhibits that include 3 operational paddle steamers, barges, railway stock and the magnificent Echuca Wharf. Highly recommended.
Written 30 March 2023
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