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Barmah National Park
This 28,505 hectare park is located along the Murray River between Cobram and Echuca. Together with the adjoining Murray Valley National Park in New South Wales, it forms the world's largest river red gum forest. With its regular flooding events, the park is home to a variety of wildlife including a large population of waterbirds. Camping, swimming at sandy river bed beaches, canoeing, bushwalking and horse riding are popular activities in the park.
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Echuca Historical Society Museum
Located within the old police station which was built in 1869, the museum has a priceless collection of memorabilia from the paddlesteamer era and early life in Echuca
www.echucahistoricalsociety.org.au
Great Aussie Beer Shed
The Great Aussie Beer Shed is four museums of Australian nostalgia in one. The beer museum features over 20,000 beer cans from Australia and around the world, as well as other brewery related items. There is a horse drawn carriage museum with beautifully preserved coaches, buggies and carts. The farm museum showcases old farming equipment from the late 1800s, a blacksmith workshop, shearing shed, milking shed and saddlery. The car museum has several vintage veteran and classic cars on display. Throughout the museums are historic Aussie icons such as old petrol bowsers and household items.
www.greataussiebeershed.net
Lower Goulburn National Park
Stretching along the Goulburn River between Echuca and Shepparton, this park encompasses the river's scenic meandering banks lined with river red gum forests
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
Experience the history of what was once Australia's busiest inland port at the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre. Part of the original wharf, which was built in 1865, has been preserved and authentic paddlesteamer cruises are available from there. There is an interpretive centre which illustrates the story of Australia's inland river system, a working sawmill exhibit, steam display, a cargo shed kids space and a rail siding with box vans. Guided tours and after dark tours are also available.
www.portofechuca.org.au
Sharps Magic Movie House & Penny Arcade
Housed in the old Bond Store (built in 1858) is a 1930s amusement arcade with 50 classic machines you can play games on. There is also a theatre showing old classic comedies on the big screen, and a gourmet fudge shop featuring home-made sweets and old-style lollies.
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