We took advantage of all three options for seeing the Pioneer Settlement and had a wonderful time. This is really a must do when in Swan Hill. We arrived in Swan Hill in the late afternoon. After dinner, we went to see their nighttime laser show, "Legends of the Mallee". It uses images projected onto a water screen, lasers, and fire to tell the history of the area from the Aboriginal inhabitants and European settlers. The show was excellent. We returned to the Pioneer Settlement the following day to explore the buildings in daylight. The Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill is an excellent living history museum. There are free rides in a vintage car and a horse drawn carriage. You can see many historic buildings, some of which have hosts in period costume who are happy to demonstrate the exhibits contained within. There is a beautiful Rose Garden and a display of old tractors. The blacksmith was busy at work. The third option was a cruise on the Paddle Steamer Pyap, built in 1896. This was a relaxing way to see the Murray River. By combining all three options, we were able to get a discounted ticket. Take the time to explore the Pioneer Settlement. You'll be glad you did.

Swan Hill pioneer settlement is a wonderful testament to life from the 1850 So much memorabilia and excellent displays of bygone era. Added bonus is the horse and wagon ride and a lap in the old 1925 Dodge. Also attended the light show which is a MUST SEE , very cleverly done .

Absolutely amazing time. In our opinion much better than Sovereign Hill in Ballarat!! Not too busy and very easy to get around. We bought the 2 day pass for 3 people which included the settlement, evening light show(ancestor) , and paddle steamer river cruise. Thoroughly enjoyed. Really friendly staff,beautiful scenery and just great fun. Would 100% recommend

Was a bit quiet on the Sunday we went, but didn’t mean we didn’t get a great experience. On Sunday the old time band was playing in Main Street. They were wonderful. A highlight! Walked around the whole settlement, rode in an old dodge car, took the horse buggy ride, ventured on the Paddlestaeamer for a relaxing 1 hour cruise, and even got to make butter, and see the blacksmith at work, etc. Did both sound and light shows on consecutive nights. Both were informative well done, and great use of technology, and worth going to. Missed the little train tho that years ago used to take you around the settlement at night for sound light show. Only negative I had was that the paragon cafe was serving non Australia food. Just thought it be more appropriate to have maybe a sausage sizzle at lunch times, with onions, along with pies and pasties, and ham salad rolls and maybe donuts, lamingtons, just everything Aussie style fare. Also this place is staffed by volunteers, so these people deserve thanks for running such a unique place for us to visit. Worth going.

We visited the night show with no expectations as we were staying at the caravan park and our neighbors were heading down and we had nothing planned. Well we were blown away by the show. We saw the Mallee show and were truely in awe of the whole thing.