RESORTS ECHUCA

The Pastoral Hotel in recent years has developed from being the iconic heritage listed hotel

The Pastoral Hotel in recent years has developed from being the iconic heritage listed hotel

Worktrainers have been providing employment services throughout North East Victoria for over 25 years. We have offices in Albury, Echuca, Seymour, Shepparton and Wangaratta and provide outreach employment assistance to local jobseekers in Benalla, Kyabram, Rochester, Wallan & Wodonga. Worktrainers is a not for profit social enterprise, governed by a professional and highly experienced board. Our Priority is to help people into work as soon as possible and we value and recognise the importance of long term sustainable employment outcomes. Our Mission is to "continue to develop viable projects and confirmed culture that allow us to place jobseekers into sustained employment at the earliest opportunity". Worktrainers offers extensive range of service across various offices all directed towards assisting local people overcome barrier/s to employment and find award wage work. Worktrainers is a provider of the Disability Employment Service (DES) funded by the Federal Government. Worktrainers have also created the following specialised programs to assist specific groups of jobseekers within our community. The majority of these programs are funded by Worktrainers and are delivered in partnership with various local agencies. - Geared 4 Careers - Mi Work - Connect 2 Work - GAME Traffic & Contracting - Recruitment Select

Located on the Murray River, Echuca is a heritage river town, home to a fleet of paddle steamers and a great base for waterskiing, swimming, cruising or taking a houseboat holiday. From the Aboriginal word meaning 'meeting of the water', Echuca was once the state's most substantial inland river port. Paddle steamers traded along the Murray and Darling Rivers almost as far as the Queensland border and brought their cargoes of wool to Echuca for transport to the Port of Melbourne. Echuca's rich port history continues to draw visitors. The restoration of many original buildings rejuvenated the streetscape and the wharf now offers visitors a fascinating opportunity to experience a working steam port. You can take a relaxing hour-long cruise aboard one of the authentic paddle steamers or a leisurely one hour stroll on a self guided tour of the Echuca Wharf. The world's biggest fleet of operating paddle steamers is based at Echuca and each has its own history and character. Paddle steamers again travel the local waters, these days for recreation and nostalgia . Learn about pioneering days from the captain's commentary and enjoy refreshments as you cruise in comfort. Alternatively, hire a houseboat and cruise down the Murray River at your own pace. Echuca is a great family holiday destination. Its location right on the Murray River, its warm Mediterranean climate and the myriad of water based activities, including waterskiing, swimming and boating, make for endless family fun. Make time for a meal at Oscar W's Wharfside restaurant for fine Aussie dining. Echuca is just under three hours from Melbourne on the Hume Freeway/Northern Highway....

The Riverboats Music Festival is the Murray River's premiere contemporary music event. Staged in the twin-towns of Echuca-Moama, the festival takes place under towering river red gums in a natural amphitheater next to the mighty Murray. Historic paddle steamers meander past all weekend, and occasionally the corellas get a bit raucous at sunset. There is one stage and plenty of room for dancing, brilliant artists and delicious regional food and wine. It is probably one of the prettiest, inexpensive, laid-back festivals in Australia. It takes around two and a half hours to get to Echuca-Moama from Melbourne, and there are plenty of great places to stay when you get here....

Billabong Ranch Fun Park provides plenty of entertaining activities for those looking for a range of activities on the one site. The sensor-activated 18 hole indoor Mini Golf Course is the only of its kind in Australia, entertaining with realistic and amusing noises. The Bouldering Wall offers fun & fitness while challenging you and your mates to traverse the 30 metre Rock Climbing Wall, apparently the longest in Australia. Three different levels cater for beginners to advanced climbers. An Indoor Archery Range is a great chance to test you aim. Billabong instructors offer helpful advice on technique which makes this activity suitable for those who have never tried their luck with a bow and arrow. Keep score for fun as you try this addictive sport. Pedal leisurely around the pedal boat dam or challenge your family and friends to a race around the islands in one of the Ranch's Pedal Boats. Check out the Great Aussie Adventure Frisbee Golf Course. Work your way around Australia in this fun new activity. The Animal Nursery is very popular. Billabong staff guide you through a hands on experience with a variety of animals including puppies, kittens, goats, fluffy chooks, ducks, guinea pigs, rabbits, sheep, donkey alpaca and more. Let experienced guides take you back in time and discuss different carts, harness and other Australiana items on your tour of the horse drawn museum. Horse Riding caters for first timers, through to experienced riders. The trail rides allow you to bond with your horse and explore the magnificent red gum forests on the banks of the Murray and Goulburn Rivers. For those too young to trail ride, there are the pony rides. Gentle ponies are perfect for youngsters trying out their riding skills. ...

Murray River Houseboats provides luxury and middle class houseboats for hire in the Port of Echuca. The houseboats are equipped with all modern facilities including spa, air-conditioning and dishwasher. The houseboats range from seven to 12 berth, all decorated by a professional interior decorator with quality fittings. Indulgence and Decadence are luxury houseboats. For more information and to view photos of the boats please visit the Murray River Houseboats web site. Priced for all demographics....

Recognised as one of Australia's finest heritage icons, the historic Port of Echuca is home to Australia's largest riverboat fleet. Built in 1865 by the Victorian Railways, the Echuca Wharf was crucial to the town's development and at its peak in 1890, it turned over 240 paddlesteamers. The Port is open daily from 9am to 5pm, offering one hour guided tours of the Echuca Wharf, Star Hotel with its secret underground bar, historic sawmill site, and more. Your ticket for the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre gives you access to wonderful displays including the Discovery Centre proper, Shipwrights and PS Success, Steam Traction Engines and Evens Sawmill, Steam Display, Earnshaw Walkway, Paddlesteamers, Cargo Shed Museum, Guard's Van and Breakdown Van, Wet Dock, Payne Walkway, Overhead Footbridge, and the Star Hotel. Guided tours are also available. Please see the web site for details. ...

Revving The River Festival is an inaugural bike, car and music event supporting the Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation. Indian and Victory Motorcycles and American Muscle Cars and all welcomed and will be the feature of the weekend. Weekend Registration cost is $80.00. Please see the website for more information. The weekend will kick off with live music in the Aquatic Reserve, open to the general public with the Show n Shine scheduled for Saturday morning in Hare Street near the American Hotel and Campaspe Library....

Local History Exhibition Open daily. Regular exhibition of local history photographs and objects. The story of the early settlers of the Murray River, paddle steamers and timber from the forests. ....

Discover that science is fun and exciting with hands on play at twistED. This attraction is designed for the curious of all ages and is all about fun, interaction and expanding your knowledge on how and why things work. Test your reaction speed, discover the future of food, challenge yourself to build a river, make fantastic flying machines and launch them on our wind table, get musical on the Makey-Makey, design a ball run and challenge yourself with 3-D blocks all while experiencing a new way to play. Bring the whole family for an all-weather experience to get thinking and doing. Who says adults don't play? Just try and keep your hands off. Do you want a birthday party to remember, have a school science group itching to get hands-on with science, or do you want to design an event with a difference? twistED - science at play is the perfect venue for events with a twist. From school workshops, catered functions, toddler groups to science club and children's birthday parties, twistED's hands on workshops create memorable experiences for all ages....

Peace By The Park is just 500 metres from the mighty Murray River and historic port area. Take a short stroll to the local restaurants, shops, galleries and attractions. Leave the car parked for the weekend. The accommodation features a sundeck and courtyard with barbecue, fully equipped kitchen, television and DVD/CD player with a selection of games, books, magazines, DVDs and CDs. Queen size beds and quality linen supplied. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement and are only permitted in the outside fully fenced courtyard areas. At the time of booking/enquiry please state the number and breed of dogs. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their dog/s and for any damage they may cause. A pet bond of AUD100 is required per booking. Due to the stairs and mezzanine, the property is not suitable for young children. ...