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Tread the boards of our famous "Redgum Wharf", established 1865.
Visit the Cargo Shed Museum with our fascinating ten-minute audio/visual.
Learn of the lively character Henry Hopwood who founded our township and of how we became the largest inland port in Australia.
Marvel at the magnificent view of the river at the Port and learn how high the flood waters have reached during the history of Echuca.
Visit the Star Hotel with its underground bar and `secret' escape tunnel - once host to rollicking river men and "high-kicking".
Visit a Historic Sawmill site, and then inspect the many steam engines on display. This is
a reminder of the days when steam ruled on the Land, on Rail and on the River with our magnificent fleet of Authentic Paddlesteamers.
Learn techniques from the shipwright's while they restore their latest project, the wreck of the P.S Hero.
Time to Allow: 1 hour
Adult: $10.80
Senior: $9.50
Child: $7.20
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Step back in time as you step onto the Red Gum decks of P.S Pevensey, P.S Adelaide
or P.S Alexander Arbuthnot.
These steam driven paddleboats operated during the real river-trade era
of the 1800's- hauling cargo to power the Nation.
See the engineer stoking Red Gum into the hungry furnace and chat with our crusty
Captain and crew, or just sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by.
You will thrill to the feel of these great "Clydesdales of the Murray"
under the awesome power of steam.
Cruise Times: 10.15am 11.30am 1.15pm 2.30pm (3.45pm cruise operates weekends, school holidays & public holidays)
Time to Allow: 1 hour
Adult: $18.00
Senior/Student: $14.00
Child: $7.70
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