Community News

Good Start Learning- Family Fun Day
Schools Out Holiday Program
School Crossing Safety
🌿 Port of Echuca – November & December 2025
🚢 Daily Paddlesteamer Cruises
Cruise the mighty Murray River aboard authentic historic vessels.
- PS Pevensey departs daily: 10:15am / 11:30am / 1:30pm
- Extra 2:45pm cruise added on busy daysThe PS Pevensey recently received new planking, a fresh coat of paint, and a brand-new rudder
🌅 Sunset Cruises (Spring 2025)
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm – Oct 8 to Dec 17Enjoy a magical 90-minute evening cruise as the sun sets over the Murray. Perfect for relaxation and stunning photo opportunities.
🍹 Static PS Pevensey – Friday Night Drinks
🕓 Fridays 4:00–7:00pm | Free Entry Start your weekend aboard the moored PS Pevensey! Licensed bar and the best river view in town.
Enter via the wooden gate opposite the Star Hotel, Murray Esplanade.
🎄 Christmas Party Cruises
Get your workmates together for a festive 90-minute river cruise!📅 Thursday 27 November & Thursday 4 December | 🕟 4:30pm🎟️ Tickets: $55 | Includes live entertainment
🚶♀️ Guided Walking Tours
Discover Echuca’s rich heritage precinct on a guided tour.🕦 11:30am & 🕜 1:30pm dailyLearn fascinating stories of the port’s golden river-trading days.
Combo Ticket:🛳️ 1-hour paddlesteamer cruise + 🚶 1-hour guided tour = Great value!
🏛️ Heritage Passport
A complete Echuca experience! Includes:
- Guided Port Tour
- 1-hour Paddlesteamer Cruise
- Billabong Ranch Carriage Ride
- Entry to Echuca Historical Society Museum
- Tour of The Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
🧭 Port & Play Passport (Kids Activity Bundle)
Perfect family fun pack including:
- 1-hour Paddlesteamer Cruise
- 1-hour Guided Tour
- Billabong Carriage Ride
- Gravity Shack entry (1 hour)
- Special Gelato offer: 4 scoops for the price of 3!
🏗️ Free Entry to the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
Explore interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits:
- Audio-visual displays on the Murray River and paddlesteamer trade
- “Spotto” treasure hunts around the Port & Murray Esplanade (win prizes!)
- LEGO Figurine Spotto challenge inside the Interpretive Centre
- Restored Sawmill Display – see red gum timber history come alive
- Kevin Hutchinson Steam Display – working steam engines and fun kids’ challenges
- Rail Siding & Vans – step inside original rail carriages and explore Echuca’s rail history
- Cargo Shed Kids Space – games, music, murals & hands-on fun
📞 Bookings & Info
🌐 www.portofechuca.com.au📞 (03) 5481 0500📍 Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Christmas In Campaspe
Echuca Library
After School Club @ Echuca Library
Free Lego, craft and games for primary school aged children. Every Tuesday at 3:30 pm
No booking necessary, just come along.
Storytime @ Echuca Library
For preschool aged children. Held every Friday starting at 10:30 am
Saturday Storytime @ Echuca Library
For preschool aged children. Held 1st Saturday of each month starting at 10:30 am
Toddler Rhyme Time @ Echuca Library
For children aged up to three years. Held every Monday starting at 10:30 am
Baby Rhyme Time @ Echuca Library
For babies up to 18 months. Held every Thursday starting at 11:00 am
2025 Variety Kids Xmas Party
Stage School Australia






















