FAQ's
FAQS
- Can I cross the border from Victoria to New South Wales?
No, New South Wales has temporarily closed its border with Victoria. If you are visiting Echuca from Victoria, you will not be able to cross into Moama or NSW. As the Murray River is part of NSW, you will not be able to enter the waters in any way, be it to swim, ski, boat, fish, or otherwise. However we invite you to discover some of our other waterways, such as the Campaspe River, Goulburn River, Waranga Basin, Greens Lake and Lake Cooper.
Please see the NSW Government website for current information regarding border restrictions.
- I live in New South Wales, can I holiday in Moama?
New South Wales residents are permitted to travel anywhere within NSW. If NSW residents enter Victoria they will not be permitted to return without a permit and quarantine may be required. Check the NSW Government Coronavirus page for up to date information.
- I’m in Melbourne, can I visit Echuca?
If you live in metropolitan Melbourne you can only travel outside of this area for work or medical care and care giving. Stage 4 restrictions continue to apply to you while you are outside of metropolitan Melbourne. Visit the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services website for information about Victoria’s current restrictions.
- I’m in Regional Victoria, can I visit Echuca?
Yes – travel to Echuca and other parts of regional Victoria is now permitted for residents of regional Victoria operating under the THIRD STEP of the State Government’s COVID-19 roadmap. Visit the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services website for information about Victoria’s current restrictions.
- What is open in Echuca Moama?
Visit our dedicated page to find out what is open in Echuca Moama
- Are the paddlesteamers operating?
As the paddlesteamers operate from the Victorian bank of the Murray River, which is classified as part of New South Wales, they are currently unable to operate during the border closure. No paddlesteamers in Echuca Moama are operating at the present time.
- Can I go bush camping?
Yes – bush camping is permitted in both regional Victoria (operating under the THIRD STEP of the COVID-19 roadmap) and NSW. Visit our Camping in Echuca Moama page to find out more about bush camping in our region.
- I’m in Victoria - can I swim/fish/boat/ski in the Murray River?
No, the Murray River is classified as being in New South Wales, and therefore cannot be accessed by anyone from Victoria, be it to swim, ski, boat, fish or otherwise. We invite you to discover some of our other waterways, such as the Campaspe River, Goulburn River, Waranga Basin, Greens Lake and Lake Cooper.
- I’m in Echuca – where can I find more information about current restrictions?
Visit the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services website for information about Victoria’s current restrictions.
- I’m in Moama – where can I find more information about current restrictions?
Visit the New South Wales Government website for information about NSW’s current restrictions.