Accessible travel guide
Everyone deserves the freedom to explore, relax and connect. Echuca Moama welcomes travellers of all abilities, with accessible experiences, thoughtful infrastructure and plenty of ways to enjoy the Murray River, local culture and country lifestyle at your own pace.
Whether you’re planning ahead or travelling spontaneously, this guide helps you discover accessible accommodation, attractions and practical tools to make your visit easier and more enjoyable.
Planning your trip
Changing Places facility
For visitors with high support needs, a Changing Places facility is available at the High Street Car Park in Echuca. This space provides extra room and equipment for comfort and independence (MLAK key required).
Mobility and accessibility maps
- Mobility Map – locate accessible parking, scooter recharging points, toilets and seating in Echuca town centre.
- National Public Toilet Map - find accessible toilets across Echuca Moama for a stress-free visit.
Public transport
- VLine train services - Echuca Station offers wheelchair-accessible platforms and services.
- Echuca Moama bus network – accessible bus services connecting key areas around Echuca Moama.
Accessible accommodation in Echuca Moama
From riverside stays to self-contained comfort, Echuca Moama offers accessible accommodation options for all travellers.
Houseboats
- Echuca Luxury Houseboats – The Absolute Houseboat features a wheelchair-accessible lower deck. Ideal for a unique river escape.
Self-contained and resort-style stays
- Tindara Resort Moama
- Quest Echuca
- Cape Horn Vineyard Villa – sleeps up to 10 adults, with an internal lift for guests with mobility requirements.
Riverside cabins
- NRMA Echuca Holiday Park
- Moama Riverside Tourist Park (coming soon)
Budget-friendly options
Wheelchair-friendly attractions
River and heritage experiences
Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
Explore the historic Port of Echuca with mostly flat surfaces and wide pathways. Some heritage areas may require assistance, but the experience offers rich storytelling, river views and a strong sense of place. Guided tours are available.
Cruise the Murray aboard a classic paddlesteamer for that iconic river experience. Accessibility varies between vessels and river conditions, so it is recommended to contact operators ahead of time to discuss individual mobility needs.
Victoria Park Boat Ramp
An all-abilities floating pontoon for fishing, paddling or simply relaxing on the water. A wheelchair-accessible crane helps with safe transfers into and out of boats.
The Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
An iconic attraction celebrating Australian rural history with large, accessible indoor displays. Some outdoor areas are uneven, but most of the experience is easy to navigate and full of character.
Family-friendly experiences
A welcoming, accessible wildlife experience with smooth gravel pathways and accessible facilities. For a quieter visit, arrive between 3:00pm–4:30pm on weekdays. A detailed Access Key is available to help plan your visit.
An inclusive, hands-on science centre for all abilities. A sensory map is available to support planning before arrival.
Let the kids burn off energy at Moama Adventure Playpark, a vibrant, accessible playground with ramps, sensory-friendly equipment and a Liberty swing. Open spaces, shaded areas, and accessible pathways make it easy for families of all abilities to enjoy.
Get outdoors
Accessible River trails
- Horseshoe Lagoon, Moama – scenic wetlands with accessible pathways.
- Campaspe River Forest Walk, Echuca – sealed paths through river red gum bushland.
Relax by the Murray River with wheelchair-accessible facilities, shaded picnic areas, level grass spaces and accessible toilets. Perfect for a gentle afternoon outdoors, watching the river flow past.
Explore more
Accessible travel in Echuca Moama also means slowing down and enjoying local flavours. Visit wineries with open spaces, browse local providores or stop by the farmers market held every second Saturday to pick up something delicious.
Echuca Moama is a place where the river flows gently, stories are shared openly, and everyone is welcome. Plan your visit with confidence and discover a destination that makes space for every journey.
School Holiday Guide
School Holiday Guide
Waranga Rail Trail
The Waranga Rail Trail comprises 19 kms of accessible track which follows the alignment of the decommissioned railway line from Rushworth to Murchison.
The trail links the gold mining town of Rushworth and Goulburn River town of Murchison and is a perfect trail for bike riders, walkers and runners.
If you start or finish In Rushworth, take time to stroll along the wide, elegant High Street, lined with historic buildings and a century old Band Rotunda classified by the National Trust.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating local history and when you are ready indulge in lunch or snacks from the bakery or local café and take time to enjoy the quaint and quirky retail stores and artist studio.
The Rushworth Museum is housed in the former Mechanics Institute and boasts more than 4000 items related to local history, while the nearby Whroo Cemetery is maintained as a historic site, reflecting the area's gold mining past.
Nature enthusiasts can explore the world’s largest Ironbark forests surrounding the town, and nearby waterways such as Waranga Basin.
If you find yourself in Murchison, on the banks of the Goulburn River, there is a popular bakery in the main street featuring heritage buildings, public amenities in the riverside park, and the popular historical museum which showcases a piece of the famous Murchison meteorite.
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Strategies + Reports
Make confident decisions with the right insights at your fingertips. This page brings together key tourism strategies along with reports on visitor numbers and spend to help you understand trends and opportunities in the Echuca Moama region. Explore the resources below to stay informed and shape your business with clarity and direction.
Local Tourism Strategies
- Campaspe Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2024-2029
- Murray River Council Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2024-2034
- Campaspe Region Visitor Servicing Strategy 2030
- Echuca Moama Local Area Plan and Recommended Actions (an appendix of the Murray Region Destination Management Plan 2023-2027)
Regional Tourism Strategies
- Murray Region Destination Management Plan 2023-2027
- Murray Region Tourism Strategic Plan
- Riverina Murray Destination Management Plan 2030
- Riverina Murray Agritourism Development Strategy 2033
- The Value of Tourism to Riverina Murray 2023
Visitation Data
- Murray Region Travel Results YE 2024 (see pages 24-29 for Echuca Moama)
- Murray Region Travel Results YE 2023 (see pages 11-13 for Echuca Moama)
- Murray Region Travel Results YE 2022 (see pages 12-14 for Echuca Moama)