Echuca - Moama, the paddle steamer capital of Australia, is an ideal holiday destination. Just two and a half hours from Melbourne, it offers a host of things to enjoy.
Visit the Port of Echuca to discover the early history of the region when Echuca-Moama was a bustling river port. Experience the Murray River, the centrepiece of the towns. Travel down it in a paddle steamer, hire a houseboat, go fishing, swimming, canoeing or waterskiing.
You can also use Echuca-Moama as your base to explore nearby towns, magnificent red gum forests, wetlands and fauna parks.
You'll be delighted with the variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and accommodation available. Echuca-Moama enjoys a wonderful climate, perfect for holidays - whatever the season.
Deep Creek Marina is located 18km west of Moama on the Murray River, where the river widens and the surrounding landscape features low banks and shady gums. The marina provides 120 berths to the areas finest houseboats. The deep creek Marina complex includes a hotel, restaurant, bottle shop, fuel facility and supermarket. The marina also provides on site parking and boat ramp facilities. Construction of 50 holiday units are now underway with further expansion planned in the near future.
Deep Creek Marina is situated in the Torrumbarry Weir pool area and remains at a constant water level. Upon exiting the marina by boat you will find yourself in some of the finest stretches of the Murray River with its long straights and low banks, providing ideal conditions for houseboat travel, water sports and fishing.
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