Central Murray Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

One of my favourite places to go camping although it can get very busy at peak times of the year
One of my favourite places to go camping although it can get very busy at peak times of the year
Spotted on the River Murray at Echuca on my way home today, the paddlesteamer Emmylou.

Launched in 1982, and fitted with an original 1906-vintage wood-fired Marshall and Sons steam engine, she's a replica of the passenger steamers which, along with cargo vessels, plied these waters for a hundred years, from the 1860s. 

The last commercial paddlesteamer on the Murray ceased operations in the 1960s. Now the PS Emmylou and the PS Canberra, both operating out of Echuca, give tourists a unique taste of life on the river, as it was back in the days when roads were few and far between, and goods of all kinds were moved up and down the river by paddlesteamers just like the Emmylou. 

If you're in Echuca, check out the PS Emmylou.
The Tocumwal Historic Bridge
The Tocumwal Rail Bridge over the Murray River was built in 1895 as a road bridge. When the railway arrived in 1908 it was strengthened and was used for both road and rail traffic until November 1987. A concrete road bridge was provided for road traffic a short distance upstream, with the old bridge used for rail traffic only since that time.
St James showing outdoor art

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Echuca Nirebo Motel

Echuca Nirebo Motel

4 out of 5
542 High Street Echuca VIC
The price is AU$114 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$114
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Echuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Staff were welcoming and helpful

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Echuca Nirebo Motel
Quest Echuca

Quest Echuca

4 out of 5
25-29 Heygarth Street Echuca VIC
The price is AU$196 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$196
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Echuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (909 reviews)
Check in was very easy, customer service was great, room was very clean and comfortable with great amenities, very much enjoyed my stay - walking distance to great restaurants. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Quest Echuca
Discovery Parks - Echuca

Discovery Parks - Echuca

3 out of 5
75 River Avenue Echuca Village VIC
The price is AU$120 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$120
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Echuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Chanter Estate Winery and Military ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Discovery Parks - Echuca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Yarrawonga Riverlands Tourist Park

Yarrawonga Riverlands Tourist Park

3.5 out of 5
38 Brears Road Yarrawonga VIC
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Yarrawonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club and Yarrawonga ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
Good cabin, relaxing, quiet area, great hosts with good facilities. We have no problem going back or recommending.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Yarrawonga Riverlands Tourist Park
CocknBull Boutique Hotel

CocknBull Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
17-21 Warren Street Echuca VIC
Stay at this luxury apartment in Echuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions National Holden Motor Museum and Body Pamper ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
The apartment was well presented with attractive furniture, well appointed with a view of the Campaspe river. The balcony is private. It has double doors to the balcony. The bed is comfortable. Feedback was provided cleaning of balconies could be improved.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

CocknBull Boutique Hotel
NRMA Echuca Holiday Park

NRMA Echuca Holiday Park

4 out of 5
8 Crofton Street Echuca VIC
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Echuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Echuca Historical Museum and Hopwood Gardens ...
9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
Very clean had all of the things for cooking lovely all round

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

NRMA Echuca Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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