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Echuca Silo Art Trail – Eight Silos, One Big Loop and a Good Friday Surprise! Sometimes the best touring adventures are the ones you don’t plan particularly well. And sometimes you discover you’ve scheduled a full day of sightseeing on a public holiday without even realising it! Our plan for the day was to explore …
Echuca Adventures – Paddle Steamers, Pubs and Plenty of Temptation! After yesterday’s big drive into Echuca, it was time to slow things down a little and explore what this historic Murray River town had to offer. Of course, slowing down doesn’t mean sitting around doing nothing. We had a paddle steamer to catch, sights to …
PS Canberra – A Paddle Steamer Adventure on the Murray River When you’re visiting Echuca, Victoria, there’s one experience that deserves a spot on the itinerary: a cruise aboard a traditional Murray River paddle steamer. Naturally, we weren’t going to pass up the opportunity to experience a little piece of Australia’s riverboat history. After a …
Dining and Drinking Review – Johnny and Lyle – Echuca, Victoria Location: Echuca, Victoria Date of visit: 17 April 2025 Overall score: 5/5 Sometimes a good day of touring needs to start with more than just a quick coffee and a servo snack. Thankfully, Johnny and Lyle in Echuca delivered the goods! We called in for breakfast …
Dining and Drinking Review – The Mill – Echuca, Victoria Location: Echuca, Victoria Date of visit: 16+18 April 2025 Overall score: 4.6/5 If you’re looking for somewhere a little different to enjoy a bite to eat and a few drinks while exploring Echuca, then The Mill is well worth checking out. This fabulous venue has quite a …
The Depot – A Treasure Trove of Classic Cars and Memorabilia If shiny chrome, classic cars and motoring memorabilia get your engine running, then The Depot Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection is a place you’ll want to add to your touring itinerary! Located in Deniliquin, NSW, The Depot is a fantastic attraction built around the …
Parkes to Echuca – Pies, Planes, Art and a Whole Lot of Driving! Another day, another early start! You’d think we were on some sort of mission to see every attraction between New South Wales and Victoria. Well, actually, that’s not too far from the truth! Today, we were heading for Echuca in Victoria, with …
Accommodation Review – Paddlewheel Motel – Echuca VIC A Handy Base for Exploring Echuca’s Historic Port! 🚢 Location: Echuca, VictoriaDate of stay: 16–18 April 2025Overall score: 4.4/5 When touring around regional Victoria, finding a comfortable motel in a handy location makes life a whole lot easier. And if there’s plenty to see, eat and drink …
Temora Aviation Museum – Where Warbirds Take Centre Stage! If you’ve got even a passing interest in aviation, the Temora Aviation Museum in regional New South Wales deserves a spot on your touring itinerary. This isn’t just a place to look at old aeroplanes sitting quietly in a hangar. It’s a celebration of Australia’s aviation …
Goondiwindi to Parkes – Aviation Dreams and a Country Pub Detour After a relaxing evening in Goondiwindi, complete with dinner and a few well-earned drinks, it was time to pack up and hit the road again. The southern tour was underway, and there were more kilometres to conquer! Our destination today was Parkes, the same …