Port of Echuca
The authentic site and buildings of this inland port which feature an historic red gum wharf. The collection includes a fleet of barges, original river paddle-steamers, railway carriages, locomotives and a selection of allied steam machinery. A museum shed houses a variety of maritime artefacts. Cruises are available on three working steamers.
Address:
45 Murray Esplanade, Echuca, VIC
Tel:
0354824248
Hours:
9am-5pm daily
Admission:
Tours: Adults $7, students $4.50, families $16, pensioners $4.50, group concessions, additional charges for cruises
Facilities:
wheelchair access, souvenir shop, guided tours, cruises
Collection:
Approximately 3 working historic steamers plus a museum shed with artefacts
Items
Paddle steamer
P.S. Adelaide
Description:
Oldest wooden hulled steamer in the world: Built 1866
Paddle steamer
P.S. Pevensey
Description:
Only steamer of its type remaining; built 1912.
Paddle steamer
P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot
Description:
Last authentic steamer built 1924
Barge
D26 Barge
Description:
Fully restores wool carrying barge built 1926
A2 Locomotive
Description:
Rare locomotive on display but waiting restoration