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Port of Echuca is an authentic working river port providing students
with the opportunity to learn in a unique historic environment. Tread
the boards of the giant red gum wharf; learn of the exciting and bustling
river trade of the 1800s, absorb true tales of the Murray River and
the Star Hotel’s underground bar and secret escape tunnel from
days of old.
The Port of Echuca offers educational and exciting one hour tours of the historic wharf, red gum sawmill site and Star Hotel, while one hour cruises on steam driven paddlesteamers P.S. Pevensey of ‘All the Rivers Run’ fame, the oldest wooden paddlesteamer in the world P.S. Adelaide and P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot operate daily. The Port of Echuca is pleased to offer students a unique outdoor learning experience; a cost saving when both the Port Tour and Cruise are selected and additional attractions in the port precinct can be booked through us on request. Upon booking your excursion a free Teachers Resource Pack will be posted to your school and students receive complementary souvenir on arrival. The Port is suitable to all student age groups from early primary years through to secondary and tertiary levels. Student participation and questions are encouraged by our friendly guides. To make a booking
or further enquiries contact Education Officer Eleanor Auditori
at the Port of Echuca on 03 5482 4248 or enquiries@portofechuca.org.au
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