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Events Planning Guide EVENTS Echuca PLANNING Moama GUIDE Echuca Moama is a thriving riverside community with a rich history and strong CONTENT river culture where slowing down and enjoying life is in our DNA. Content LOCATION OF Kicking Goals with ECHUCA MOAMA 2 Sporting Events 13 YOUR PERFECT ESCAPE Motoring in Echuca Distillery ON THE MURRAY RIVER 3 Echuca Moama 14 LOCAL SUPPORT FOR VENUES 15 YOUR EVENT 6 Floating Venues 16 EVENTS IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES 9 Large Venues 17 Getting Down to Boutique Venues 22 Business 11 Community/Outdoor 2 Heygarth St, (PO Box 8) Echuca VIC 3564 I Do I Do - Lets Venues 26 Celebrate 12 Surrounding District Email: [email protected] Venues 28 Phone: (03) 5480 7555 or 1800 804 446 Website: www.echucamoama.com ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY Campaspe Shire Council and Murray River Council lie within the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta, DjaDja Wurrung and Taungurung peoples. Council respects and acknowledges the unique Aboriginal culture heritage within, and pay respect to the ancestors and people of the traditional owners. Traditional owners continue to perform age old ceremonies of celebrations including ‘Welcome to Country’ and smoking ceremonies. For more information please visit: www.yynac.com.au www.djadjawurrung.com.au www.taungurung.com.au 1 ECHUCA MOAMA EVENTS PLANNING GUIDE Location of LOCATION Echuca Moama Nestled at the point where the Murray, Campaspe and Goulburn Rivers meet, just 2½ hours drive north of Melbourne’s CBD, Echuca Moama is the closest point on the Murray River to Melbourne. The region is conveniently central for visitors from Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide and well-located for those travelling from regional centres in Victoria and southern New South Wales. SYDNEY Mildura NEW SOUTH WALES Hay ADELAIDE MURRAY RIVER Wagga Deniliquin Wagga CANBERRA MOAMA Yarrawonga ECHUCA Albury Shepparton Wodonga BENDIGO Heathcote Seymour VICTORIA Ballarat MELBOURNE Geelong TRANSPORT AIRPORT CONNECTIONS Situated on the Northern, Murray Valley and Cobb Highways, Commercial flights to and from the region are Echuca Moama is easily accessible from all directions. V/Line and Transport available from: NSW offer a variety of daily bus and train services. Airport Distance to Once in Echuca Moama we can offer a range of transport options including Echuca Moama bus charters, taxis and hire cars. A number of the local clubs and venues Tullamarine (Melbourne) 205km operate free courtesy buses for patrons Bendigo 95km Albury 245km Distance to Echuca Moama Wagga Wagga 345km Melbourne 205km Geelong 272km From these airports, it is easy to either hire a car, or catch public transport directly to Echuca Bendigo 105km Canberra 581km Moama. Shepparton 70km Sydney 795km Aircraft can land at the Echuca Aerodrome, Aus Yarrawonga 140km Adelaide 670km Air (Ph: 03 5480 3100) runs charter services from Moorabbin and Essendon airports to Echuca and Ballarat 212km return on request. ECHUCA MOAMA EVENTS PLANNING GUIDE 2 ECHUCA MOAMA Your perfect escape on the Murray River Stand Up Paddle 3 ECHUCA MOAMA EVENTS PLANNING GUIDE FAST FACTS 2.5 HOURS FROM MELBOURNE OVER 4,800 BEDS AVAILABLE AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS FOR INTERNATIONAL GUESTS ECHUCA MOAMA WORLD’S LARGEST FLEET OF PADDLESTEAMERS TEMPERATE CLIMATE - ECHUCA MOAMA HAS MORE SUNNY DAYS THAN QUEENSLAND FLOATING CONFERENCE VENUES ON THE MAJESTIC MURRAY RIVER TEAM OF LOCAL EXPERTS READY TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR NEXT EVENT. EXPERIENCE ECHUCA MOAMA The Victorian and New South Wales cross border townships of Echuca Moama, with the magnificent backdrop of the majestic Murray River, have a rich history, which is today shaped with modern event facilities. From venues hosting banquets for 500 to intimate board rooms and first-class sporting facilities, Echuca Moama has a vast range of amenities to suit your needs. Home to the world’s largest fleet of paddlesteamers, Echuca Moama has long been regarded as one of Victoria’s favourite destinations. Its remarkable red gum wharf, historic port and High St shopping and dining precinct, water activities and range of accommodation options are some of the reasons why visitors love returning to this piece of river paradise. CLIMATE Boasting more sunny days than Queensland, the Echuca Moama Region has a temperate climate. Summers are hot and dry, spring and autumn are typically warm, whilst winter mornings that are cold and frosty turn in to Morrisons Winery bright sunny days. 10 TOP 10 GROUP EXPERIENCES 1. Explore the Echuca Wharf in a 6. Get your creative juices flowing different light on a Port After at a Bottle n Brush Art Class Dark Tour 7. Stand Up Paddleboarding 2. For some fun and laughs, down the Murray at sunrise or challenge friends and colleagues sunset is the perfect way to to a round of Mini Golf at the experience the Murray River Rich River Golf Club 8. Cruise onboard a paddleboat 3. Salute the sun with Yoga on from Echuca down to Morrisons the Wharf (high above the Winery to enjoy lunch on a Murray River) to start your day in Wharf to Winery Tour Echuca Moama 9. Learn the secrets, see the 4. Dare to try entomophagy (eating still and taste craft spirits at insects), extract DNA from the award winning Echuca strawberries (for your daiquiri of Distillery. course!) and light up your body 10. Enjoy a social networking night and brain with team challenges of Barefoot Bowls on the at TwistED Science state-of-the-art greens at the 5. Relax and take a Billabong Moama Bowling Club Horse Ride, or Horse-drawn Carriage through the bush to Cape Horn Vineyard Bottle n Brush ECHUCA MOAMA EVENTS PLANNING GUIDE 4 ECHUCA MOAMA Sailpast & Fireworks ALL ABOARD! EVENTS WITH FLARE Organise an event with a real point Be sure to leave your guests wanting The Camel Milk Co of difference in Echuca Moama. more, by hosting an unforgettable Enjoy a river cruise along the Murray event with a difference in the Echuca while you sit back, relax and take in Moama region. Where else can you ATTRACTIONS TO EXCITE the beautiful river redgum scenery. host a networking function on one Echuca Moama and the surrounding district Whether it be a social networking of Australia’s finest heritage icons, boast a wide variety of built and natural cruise, formal dinner or conference the Echuca Wharf, overlooking the attractions to support your next event. These session our paddleboats have an majestic Murray River? Or why not activities pave the way for a fun filled day or a option to suit every event. include a hands on, immersive pre or post extended visit. If you love action and experience at one our many local adventure, go for a horse ride, waterski or enjoy suppliers. The options are endless an educational eco-tour through magnificent and we are here to help you organise wetlands. If a slower pace is more your style why your next event. not hire a canoe, play a round of golf, or visit a winery or two. The Junction LOVE OUR FOOD AND WINE Home to a diverse and evolving food and wine scene, Echuca Moama offers a wide variety of restaurants and cafes. Tailor your event menu to feature local produce. Strawberries, honey, preserves, British products, gin, bugs (yes bugs!) and camel milk are just a few of the local paddock to plate products that can be found in our region. Why not organise a ‘Meet the Maker’ session to give your guests a genuine and memorable Southern 80 experience? 5 ECHUCA MOAMA EVENTS PLANNING GUIDE Local Support LOCAL SUPPORT for your Event ECHUCA MOAMA EVENTS PLANNING GUIDE 6 ECHUCA MOAMA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE IS HERE TO HELP The Echuca Moama Visitor Centre offers a range of services LOCAL SUPPORT which can assist you to deliver a successful event, meeting or conference in Echuca Moama. Our team of local specialists provide a personalized service, helping to minimize event organizers workloads and ensuring your guests and delegates have a seamless and memorable experience. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ECHUCA MOAMA ON OUR SOCIALS @experienceechucamoama W: www.echucamoama.com P: 1800 804 446 Moama on Murray Resort WAYS THE ECHUCA MOAMA VISITOR If utilizing one of our booking services be sure to ask WELCOME for complimentary Echuca Moama Welcome Packs INFORMATION CENTRE CAN HELP for your guests. YOU WITH YOUR NEXT EVENT Local Produce Hampers can be customised to fit Choose from over 100 local accommodation your requirements, and is the perfect gift for your properties via our centrally coordinated guest speakers or delegates. Accommodation Booking Service. Offering something to suit all your guest’s needs, our specialist Our team of Echuca Moama Ambassadors can accommodation staff will assist your delegates to deliver On Site Event Support during key registration ensure they can find suitable accommodation with no and entry times for that extra personal touch. fuss. Is the event you are planning a Wedding? Echuca Delegate Registration and Ticketing Services Moama Visitor Centre Wedding Register is another are available via our Tourism and Community Event way we can assist you. Simply register your wedding Ticketing Service. Our customizable service provides a and we’ll take care of all your wedding accommodation range of options for sale of your conference or event requirements. Complimentary Accommodation including conference registration, workshops, dinners Register Cards will be provided to include with your and activities. wedding invitations. Engage our knowledgeable staff to design and tailor Our region has so much to see and do, so be sure to activities for your guests with our Attraction Bookings work with our staff on tailoring Pre and Post Event Service, including paddlesteamer cruises and team Offers encouraging your guests to extend their stay. building activities. For further information on any of the above services please contact our expert staff on 1800 804 446 or via www.echucamoama.com.
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