En-route to Tassie via Echuca (Wk 9)

After 3 nights in Orange and 1 night at the Narrandera showgrounds we are in Echuca for 3 nights.

Echuca is in northern Victoria on the banks of the Murray River (the other side of the river is NSW). Its position at the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne contributed to its development as a thriving river port city during the 19th century. The town is now a tourist destination for its historic paddle steamers and river activities.

We enjoyed going on a paddle steamer along the Murray River and walking around the recreated historic town. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

We leave tomorrow (Jan 10th) for Melbourne before departing on the overnight ferry arriving in Tasmania on Monday January 13th.

More to follow when we get to Tasmania.