Travel Advice for Echuca Moama

TRAVEL ADVICE FOR ECHUCA MOAMA: It's the news we've all been waiting for! - The river is now open!

 

Travel Advice for Echuca Moama - January 2023 

 

As of the 20th December the section of the Murray River between the Hume Dam Wall (Albury) and the Murray and Wakool River Junction (which includes Echuca Moama) is no longer subject to any NSW Maritime imposed special restrictions and activities within these areas have reverted to normal marine legislation that always applies. Our region is open, ready and waiting for your visit. Below you will find a summary of available activities, bush camping access, recreational use of the Murray River, boat ramp access and safe travel advice. 

 

Explore Echuca Moama and District

✅ Paddlesteamers and other river based attractions are operating

✅ Retail shops and boutiques are open

✅ Pubs, Clubs, and Bars are open

✅ Restaurants and Cafes are open 

✅ Wineries, Cellar Doors, and Distilleries are open

✅ Kyabram Fauna Park is open

✅ Golf Clubs and Bowling Clubs are open

✅ Houseboat Companies are operating

✅ A full range of accommodation options are available with the vast majority of our accommodation providers open for business (3 properties remain closed at 11.01.2023) 

 

Ask the Visitor Information Centre about

✅ Where to stay, what to do, and how to get here and there! 

✅ Booking accommodation

✅ Regional driving maps

✅ Attractions, and activities for children

✅ Heritage, Silo Art, Long Paddock, and other Trails.

 

UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 

While Echuca Moama's attractions have returned to normal operations, there are still restrictions when it comes to bush camping and river access. 

Bush Camping Access:

NSW Parks and Wildlife has advised that there is no access to free camping areas along the Murray River -  Murray Valley Regional Park, Edward River Campgrounds, Swifts Creek Campgrounds - Murray Valley National Park are all closed until further notice (the current advice is valid until 6 March 2023) For more information please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation

Parks Victoria has advised that there is no access to free camping areas along the Murray River - Echuca Regional Park (Christie's Beach, Betts Beach, Stewarts Bridge Camping Area's), Echuca West Bushland Reserve (Will's Bend) Murray River Reserve (Between Echuca and Torrumbarry), Gunbower National Park, Barmah National Park are all closed until further notice (the current advice is valid until March 2023) For more information please visit www.parks.vic.gov.au 

Murray River Open for Recreational Use: 

The section of the Murray River between the Hume Dam Wall (Albury) and the Murray and Wakool River Junction (which includes Echuca Moama) is no longer subject to any NSW Maritime imposed special restrictions. Activities within these areas have reverted to normal marine legislation that always applies. 

As flood waters recede, parts of the Murray Darling Basin including the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Darling and Edward Rivers are now open for use. With that being said, boaters are strongly encouraged to exercise extreme caution when navigating on these waterways due to changed conditions, submerged hazards and floating debris.
 
To keep yourself safe and protect saturated riverbanks, always keep a proper lookout, travel at a safe speed and minimise wash.
 
 

Boat Ramp Access: 

Public Boat Ramps are open - Five Mile Boat Ramp, Victoria Park Boat Ramp and Echuca East Boat Ramp are all open for boat ramp use only (BBQ and picnic area's are closed). Please be aware of the risk of falling trees while using riverside area's. 

Plan Ahead, and Be Safe

You can keep up to date while travelling with road closures, and current water levels through the links below.

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