Lots to see and do
The mighty Murray awaits, with every twist and turn offering a new and exciting experience. You're the skipper! Where you call can be as varied and fun filled as your imagination permits. Seek out a quiet beach or sandbar and enjoy a BBQ with some good local food and wine. Explore the banks and bends of one of Australia's most important and historical river systems, and enjoy the wildlife along its shoreline. Certainly good company and beautiful surroundings will afford you a pleasurable, exciting and a distinctively different trip

A lazy day aboard
Pull into one of Echuca/Moama's wonderful wineries - some serve meals and all offer exquisite locally grown wine varieties for you to taste and purchase (ask us for details). Another opportunity to catch up on the latest best seller, laze on the sundeck with a glass of good cheer; perhaps a spot of fishing or a paddle in the river. For dinner, a sunset barbecue on a sandbar is a great way to relax.

Enjoy the wonders of nature
The Murray River wanders past wetlands where bird life abounds with a large
variety of birds. As the river winds through the forest areas, kangaroos and emus
can be seen in the wild.

The magic of the Murray
It is hard to describe the wonderful ambience of the Murray River with its ever
changing moods. Near the twin towns of Echuca and Moama is the picturesque
scenery of red gums lining the banks like an avenue of honour commemorating
the pioneers and paddlesteamers for which the area is famous.

At the historic Port of Echuca, from your houseboat there is a magnificent
photo opportunity as you sail past the huge historic wharf, home to so many paddlesteamers who operate daily along the river.

Historic Port of Echuca
The historic Port of Echuca and its Wharf provides an insight into life in the
1900's when Echuca was the largest inland port in Australia. There are horse
drawn carriage rides, a wood turner, blacksmith and potter demonstrating their
skills as well as a steam driven saw mill.

Echuca and Moama
Many of the tourist attractions of Echuca and Moama are within easy walk of
the river. There is the historic High St shopping precinct, the other shopping
centres and attractions like the historic Port of Echuca with its truly amazing
wharf designed to cope with huge floods and low water levels. Around the wharf
are a variety of paddlesteamers with most operating regularly along the river.
On the wharf are displays of equipment from the working days of the wharf
when it was the transfer point between the river and rail to Melbourne.

Fishing
Fancy some fishing? A Dinky-Di houseboat will take you in comfort to good
fishing spots on the river. Dropping a line into the calm Murray waters is a relaxing
way to spend your day. Perch, Yellowbelly and Redfin are just some of the tasty
fish on offer. The mighty Murray Cod is also back in sustainable numbers.
This grand fish is a favourite catch for many freshwater anglers.

Catching a crayfish in season is great fun for the whole family and delicious eating
too! The season lasts from May to August. Crayfishing equipment is available
from Dinky-Di. We can also provide you with information on where and how to
catch the crayfish and can even give you a big pot to cook them up!

If you intend to do a spot of fishing you need to acquire a fishing licence
(NSW Fishing Laws apply).

Something further afield
If you would like to venture a little further from the river, no problem. Dinky-Di
offers a special service for our customers. All it takes is a quick call on the
two way radio and we'll arrange one of the NSW Clubs' (Rich River Golf Club,
Moama Bowling Club and RSL Club courtesy buses) to pick you up from
 the houseboat and take you to a meal or game of golf then return you to the
 boat when you are good and ready, no charge.

See below is a list of riverside attractions with further details

Fabulous dining - and so inexpensive

For those who enjoy the finer things of life, there is a wide variety of quality
restaurants and bistros. Take a break from the cooking and have a sumptuous
lunch or dinner with some great local wines. Great fare and so inexpensive!

Just tie up your houseboat and a short stroll, courtesy bus trip or taxi ride to
 one of the licensed clubs or pubs with their entertainment, fine food and poker machines, a restaurant on the historic wharf overlooking the river, or intimate
 Echuca restaurants each with their own individual character.

For the adventurous
For a holiday that is a bit more energetic just let us know your preference and
we can put you in contact with canoe and kayak hire, horse riding, golf and
 much more.  With prior arrangement you can even explore the surrounding
 regions from the goldfields of Bendigo to the local wineries, and wineries of
 the Goulburn Valley with a specialist tour operator.

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