
	Where results make sense

Topic: Echuca

Related Topics

Goulburn River, Victoria

Murray River

Swan Hill

Corryong

Campaspe Shire

Victoria (Australia)

Local Government Areas of Western Australia

Mildura

Paddle steamer

Munford, Tennessee

Canoe

Albury, Australia

Tiber

Lake Eildon

Kosciuszko National Park

In the News (Wed 10 Feb 10)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Echuca
		Echuca, an aboriginal name meaning "Meeting of the Waters" is indicative of the role rivers have played in the town's existence.
		Echuca is situated close to the junction of the Goulburn, Campaspe and Murray Rivers.
		Echuca is the point where the Murray River is closest to Melbourne and it is also the head of year round navigation of the river.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Echuca (446 words)

	Welcome to Echuca - Moama.
		Echuca - Moama, the paddlesteamer capital of Australia is an ideal holiday destination, with excellent accommodation choices.
		Visit the Port of Echuca to discover the early history of the region when Echuca-Moama was a bustling riverport.
		For information on the water levels for Barmah, the closest reading to Echuca - Moama, which is just upstream, click here.
	www.echucamoama.com (172 words)

	Echuca, Vic - Daily Weather Observations
		Echuca, Vic - November 2007 - Daily Weather Observations
		Temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, cloud and rainfall observations are from Echuca Aerodrome {station 080015}.
		If you are after long-term averages relevant to Echuca, Victoria, look at the tables for Echuca Aerodrome or Kyabram DPI.
	www.bom.gov.au /climate/dwo/IDCJDW3023.latest.shtml (334 words)

	echuca - OneLook Dictionary Search
		Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "echuca" is defined.
		Echuca : Encarta® World English Dictionary, North American Edition [home, info]
		ECHUCA : 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?loc=rescb&w=echuca (89 words)

	Tourism
		Being one of the first country towns in Australia to have its own Web Site is typical of Echuca - a small country town (population 10,000) with big, progressive ideas.
		Echuca is a rural tourist town with a community that works hard to harness and develop its best features - its rich history, the Murray River, a generally sunny, warm climate, and an all round friendly, easy going ambience.
		In June Echuca hosts the Rotary Club's major fundraiser, a Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally with classic cars, working horse teams and giant steam traction engines strutting their stuff.
	www.echuca.net.au /html/tourism.html (495 words)

	Echuca Wharf
		Echuca Wharf and railway established a major trade route which contributed to the transformation of pastoral activity and the shift of colonial economic power out of Sydney for the first time in the nation’s history.
		Echuca is the point where the Murray River is closest to Melbourne and it is also the head of year round navigation of the river.
		The roughly simultaneous construction of the wharf and railway saw Echuca become the entry point for much of the interior of the continent and it remained unchallenged as a major trading centre for nearly 20 years until the opening of the railway from Junee to Hay in 1882.
	www.environment.gov.au /heritage/national/sites/echuca.html (910 words)

	Echuca (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Echuca, hub of The Murray River trade of the 1870s and 80s, remains faithfully intact 100 years on.
		Echuca became the largest inland port in Australia after the railway line connected it with Melbourne in 1864.
		It was built by the founder of Echuca, Henry Hopwood, an ex-convict who also started a punt service across the Murray; the story goes that if the pub wasn’t doing well he’d close the ferry down for a few hours, leaving prospective passengers with little else to do but drink.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/echuca.asp (1467 words)

	Echuca - Victoria - www.smh.com.au/travel/
		Echuca is located 205 km north of Melbourne via the Hume and Northern Highways and 96 m above sea-level in a largely irrigated pastoral and agricultural district.
		However, it was Hopwood who capitalised on the event and laid the foundations of Echuca's success by suggesting the government establish a river port on the southern bank.
		The river trade was to prove crucial to the economic development of the nation as it enabled the opening up of Australia's interior, the extension of land given over to primary industries (particularly wool) and the capacity of those properties to transport their goods to the national and international marketplace.
	www.theage.com.au /news/Victoria/Echuca/2005/02/17/1108500206427.html (3076 words)

	DISCOVER THE MURRAY RIVER : rivermurray. com : Echuca Moama on the Murray River
		Echuca (Victoria) and Moama (NSW) is known as the paddlesteamer capital of Australia.
		The centre of Echuca during it’s heyday was the huge redgum wharf built in 1865 with restoration beginning in 1973.
		Echuca and Moama is the perfect base for a great holiday on the Murray River with its stunning Mediterranean climate and diverse holiday options.
	www.rivermurray.com /html/towns/echucamoama.html (612 words)

	Echuca, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Echuca is situated close to the junction of the Goulburn, Campaspe and Murray Rivers.
		Echuca was founded by one of the most enterprising characters of the early colonial days, an ex-convict named Henry Hopwood.
		The main industry in Echuca now is tourism, as visitors are attracted to the town by its warm climate, the river, its historical features such as the Port of Echuca, and sporting attractions, such as golf courses and lawn bowls greens.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Echuca,_Victoria (723 words)

	Echuca information & attractions - Travel Victoria: accommodation & visitor guide
		Echuca is set within an irrigated pastoral and agricultural district, on the Murray River directly north of Melbourne, and just across the river from the New South Wales town of Moama.
		In the mid-1800s, Echuca was one of Australia's busiest inland ports, with paddle steamers ferrying supplies throughout Australia's interior via the river network.
		Echuca has a number of historic buildings dating back to its days as a busy river port, several museums, and just out of town are a number of wineries.
	www.travelvictoria.com.au /echuca (317 words)

	Echuca
		Echuca is one of the major attractions in Victoria.
		Echuca situated on Murray River, 205 km north from Melbourne, on the boundary of New South Wales.
		Echuca was founded in 1853 and soon thanks to the railroad become the largest inland port in Australia.
	www.ozshots.com /20020329_Echuca (351 words)

	Echuca Accommodation & Holiday Packages
		ECHUCA, Just two and a half hours drive from Melbourne, presenting a wide choice of accommodation and facilities, activities and events - A town soaked in history beckoning visitors to experience our pioneering past with our indulging present.
		Echuca is a thriving modern town with stylish restaurants, bars, and boutique shopping, activities, and of course, the Mighty Murray River, with it towering gum trees, the worlds largest Paddle steamer fleet and the historic Port of Echuca.
		Echuca's sun drenched Murray River, spectacular sunsets and balmy evenings sets the scene for a little romance and relaxation.
	www.echucaaccommodation.com.au /index.htm (208 words)

	Echuca Australia Tourism Victoria Information Guide discoverAustralia.com.au
		The town of Echuca, population 10 000, was the Victorias most substantial inland river port.
		Echuca is located in a largely irrigated pastoral and agricultural district.
		Echuca began in 1853 when an ex-convict saw the need for a river ferry at the Echuca crossing.
	www.discoveraustralia.com.au /victoria/echuca.html (263 words)

	Echuca travel guide
		Echuca, 2.5 hours from Melbourne on the Victoria - NSW border, is a thriving tourist town situated on the Murray River.
		It is this trade that has been the basis of the tourism industry in Echuca since the 1970s.
		Echuca also offers a mild climate, watersports, wineries and restaurants, galleries and boutiques and is the perfect setting for a houseboat holiday.
	www.world66.com /australiaandpacific/australia/victoria/echuca (236 words)

	Echuca Historical Society (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hopwood, realising that Echuca was an ideal crossing place for the cattle from the North, on their way to the gold fields at Bendigo, set up a punt.
		Wool from the Riverina and Redgum for railway sleepers from the forests along the Murray River were transferred at the Echuca wharf, from the river boats, to the railway and thence to Melbourne.
		At the Museum, Echuca's colourful history is depicted in the many photographs on view and the multitude of exhibits displayed.
	home.vicnet.net.au /~ehs (362 words)

	Echuca Accommodation - Ozstays
		This cabin has all the comforts of home and most things are included in the cabin no need to pack up the car to the hilt all you need to bring is your food toiletries and of course your clothes.
		Located between Echuca and Barmah, the retreat is only 250m from the Murray on the banks of the Deep Creek, a wide and deep creek permanently filled from the...
		Selected and featured on National TV, Echuca Gardens is an exceptional centrally located traditional B and B Your unique and memorable stay begins with the ornate water gardens surrounded by murals by your host; his international collections from extensive overseas travels; live piano around open fires; sunken Roman spa and Finnish sauna followed by massage:...
	www.ozstays.com.au /accommodation/echuca_accommodation/echuca_accommodation_a.html (1631 words)

	Echuca Sunshine Villas
		The Echuca Sunshine Villas are located in a great, quiet part of town which is close to the CBD, the river and other community facilities.
		Echuca and Moama offers a great range of activities to cater for people of all ages.
		Take a step back in time at the Historic Port of Echuca which offers a unique experience, with the Paddle steamers, Sharp's Magic Movie House, the Wax and Holden Museum or simply browse through the many shops in the area.
	www.echucasunshinevillas.com.au /villa.htm (169 words)

	Echuca Riverine Herald
		Echuca, with a population of approximately 12,000 people is situated on the mighty Murray River just 210km from melbourne.
		Echuca shares the border with its NSW twin town, Moama, which has a population of approximately 4,000.
		Nestle, Simplot and Cedenco have all established food manufacturing operations in Echuca and 2000 will see the establishment by Heinz Watties of a Centre of Excellence for it's Baby Foods division.
	www.vcpa.com.au /Vic/echuca_riverine_herald.html (222 words)

	Echuca accommodation, Murray River and Goulburn, VIC: Holiday Rental Properties
		Echuca Central Cottages are in the heart of Echuca.
		The Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn is situated in the heart of Echuca.
		The information displayed about holiday properties in the Echuca Murray River and Goulburn VIC has been provided by outside parties and is included on this website in good faith.
	www.stayz.com.au /accommodation/vic/murray-river-goulburn/echuca (470 words)

	Echuca Moama Houseboat Operators Group 2006 Houseboat Open Days
		Echuca Moama, Victoria, Australia (PRWEB) June 13, 2006 -- The Echuca/ Moama Houseboat Operators are holding the first annual Open Days on the Murray River at Echuca on the 29th and 30th July 2006.
		Eight operators will be presenting a number of houseboats from their fleets and they will be available to answer questions about their houseboats and activities available on the river and in the Echuca/ Moama area.
		A free ferry ride will be operating between Riverboat Dock (in the historic port area of Echuca) and the Victoria Park Boat Ramp where the Open Days are to be held.
	www.prweb.com /releases/2006/6/prweb397145.htm (356 words)

	Echuca
		Echuca is located on the Victorian side of the Murray River.
		Echuca Regional Health is a 60-bed hospital with an Emergency Department, Acute Care Unit, General Medical, Paediatric, Surgical and Obstetric wards, Day Surgery Unit and Theatre Complex.
		Echuca is situated in the Shire of Campaspe, to view their website, please click the Local Government button below:
	www.mpdgp.com.au /thedivision/echuca/index.html (225 words)

	Landcare Echuca
		Echuca landcare Group is keen to be involved and hopes to convene an information session later this year so that community members can be in frog identification and distribution mapping activities.
		Echuca Landcare Group has received a grant to expand opportunities for refugees by allowing them to work on environmental projects in the Echuca District in April 2007.
		Echuca Landcare Group's Platypus Watch programme was officially launched on Thursday 8th June 2006 at 7pm in the Function Room, Campaspe Shire Offices, Heygarth Street Echuca.
	www.landcareechuca.com.au /index.html (2446 words)

	Echuca - Short Breaks - Travel - smh.com.au (Site not responding. Last check: )
		You wouldn't normally associate Echuca with surf, sand and beach cricket, but come New Year's Eve the historic river port will have all the above and a legion of fast-moving four-legged friends.
		The town's racing club is holding its inaugural beach party, complete with sandcastles, bikinis and 3YO maiden plate horse race on Sunday, December 31.
		Adelphi Madison Apartments have self-contained accommodation in the old port district of Echuca; the day spa is quite something (www.madisonspa.com.au).
	www.smh.com.au /news/short-breaks/echuca/2006/11/23/1163871549019.html (548 words)

	ECHUCA
		Echuca used to be the busiest port in the whole of Australia, and the pretty town still maintains its original look and historic feel.
		There are plenty of places to eat around Echuca, with some very stylish restaurants.
		There is also a wide selection of accommodation around Echuca, although if you are travelling in a group it may be worth considering hiring a houseboat.
	www.australianexplorer.com /echuca.htm (303 words)

	Holiday accommodation Echuca, Murray River & Goulburn, Victoria
		Approximately 6kms to Torrumbarry Weir and 30kms from Echuca.
		Located close to the heart of Echuca, this fully self contained 3 bdr house caters for pets, children and all budgets.
		Echuca accommodation: This page lists great Echuca accommodation, to make it easy to find the perfect accomodation in Echuca for your holiday.
	www.takeabreak.com.au /Echuca/MurrayRiverGoulburn/accomodation.htm (588 words)

	Echuca & District Branch BOCA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Echuca BOCA Branch members, Allan and his late wife Pat worked to protect remnant roadside vegetation long before its value was appreciated to the extent that it now is. Scobie Road and its surrounding area features in our pdf brochure on Kanyapella and Wyuna.
		THREE CONSECUTIVE ONE DAY OUTINGS in the Echuca area are planned for Sunday 6th, Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th May. This is a chance to visit both private properties and public forests in the Echuca district.
		Echuca Landcare Group hosts several pages about the indigenous plants of Echuca and district.
	users.mcmedia.com.au /~stocky/boca_echuca.html (1820 words)

	Echuca Things to Do Tips by louise70 - VirtualTourist.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Echuca is a riverport and the 2575-kilometre Murray River that passes through it is its lifeblood.
		Echuca was once a thriving port in the late 1800s but by the 1970s the port was in ruin until the paddlesteamers were restored as a tourist attraction.
		The Port of Echuca was looking rather tragic in the 1970s before they decided to restore it for tourism.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/d6db5/1ca338/4 (740 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)