Central Murray

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One of my favourite places to go camping although it can get very busy at peak times of the year
Spotted on the River Murray at Echuca on my way home today, the paddlesteamer Emmylou.

Launched in 1982, and fitted with an original 1906-vintage wood-fired Marshall and Sons steam engine, she's a replica of the passenger steamers which, along with cargo vessels, plied these waters for a hundred years, from the 1860s. 

The last commercial paddlesteamer on the Murray ceased operations in the 1960s. Now the PS Emmylou and the PS Canberra, both operating out of Echuca, give tourists a unique taste of life on the river, as it was back in the days when roads were few and far between, and goods of all kinds were moved up and down the river by paddlesteamers just like the Emmylou. 

If you're in Echuca, check out the PS Emmylou.
The Tocumwal Historic Bridge
The Tocumwal Rail Bridge over the Murray River was built in 1895 as a road bridge. When the railway arrived in 1908 it was strengthened and was used for both road and rail traffic until November 1987. A concrete road bridge was provided for road traffic a short distance upstream, with the old bridge used for rail traffic only since that time.
St James showing outdoor art
St James which includes outdoor art

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Quest Echuca

Quest Echuca

4 out of 5
25-29 Heygarth Street Echuca VIC
The price is S$163 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
S$163
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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Caledonian Hotel Motel

Caledonian Hotel Motel

3.5 out of 5
110 Hare Street Echuca VIC
The price is S$134 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$134
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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RACV Cobram Resort

2.5 out of 5
Campbell Road Cobram VIC
The price is S$93 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
S$93
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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We had a cabin for two people which was more than adequate and I must say the bed and pillows were the most comfortable we have had for a self catering stay. The unit had everything we needed for a week long stay, the air con was efficient and for someone from the UK the remote was a bit confusing ...

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Yarrawonga Riverlands Tourist Park

Yarrawonga Riverlands Tourist Park

3.5 out of 5
38 Brears Road Yarrawonga VIC
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Yarrawonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club and Yarrawonga ...
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Yarrawonga Riverlands Tourist Park
Murray Valley Resort

Murray Valley Resort

3.5 out of 5
Murray Valley Highway Yarrawonga VIC
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CocknBull Boutique Hotel

CocknBull Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
17-21 Warren Street Echuca VIC
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