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Echuca Explorer - Saturday 8th July 2017
Steamrail invites you to join our tour today to the historic Murray River township of Echuca. This will be a chance to travel behind our 1951 built Hudson steam locomotive R711 and to relax in our magnificently restored country E and S type compartment carriages.
Our journey for the forward trip will take on a different route through Seymour and Murchison East and branch off on to the rarely used cross-country line from Toolamba to Echuca. This line seldom sees passenger trains as it is a freight only line. So sit back and relax as we wind our way through to Echuca.
Upon arrival in Echuca there will be just under four hours to experience country hospitality at your leisure. There is the Port of Echuca, famous for its wharf and paddlesteamers. Grab a bite to eat in one of the many pubs or bakeries along the way. Alternatively you may opt for one of the packages we have put together, making it easy to enjoy your time here.
EMMYLOU PADDLESTEAMER CRUISE WITH LUNCH
Two hour paddlesteamer ride on the famous Emmylou with lunch and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink included in the price. This boat sales at 1.15pm so you can either take a lovely walk to the port or a bus is provided for easy transfer.
Two hour paddlesteamer ride on the famous Emmylou with lunch and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink included in the price. This boat sales at 1.15pm so you can either take a lovely walk to the port or a bus is provided for easy transfer.
This option is limited to 30 people only.
PRIDE OF THE MURRAY CRUISE WITH LUNCH
This cruise will be departing from the wharf and exclusively for our use only. Enjoy a two hour cruise along the Murray River that will include a two course lunch (drinks at extra cost). There will be a shuttle bus to take you to the boat and return to the railway station.
WHARF TO WINERY WITH LUNCH
Join us as we cruise down the Murray on the paddleboat Pride of the Murray. Departing from the wharf at 12.30pm travelling to Morrisons Winery for a two course lunch and wine tasting. You will be picked up again at 3pm by PS Canberra and taken back to the wharf where the coach will take you back to the train station. You may like to walk back to the station but please keep in mind the train leaves at 3.55pm.
WALKING TOUR OF ECHUCA
Echuca guided tour of historic buildings and places. Join our guide at the Echuca station and enjoy the wonderful historical points that Echuca has to offer. Your tour goes for around one and a half hours, so if you have walking difficulties, this may not be an option for you. You will also visit one of the pubs along the way for a bite to eat (lunch will be at your cost).
EVENING MEAL OPTION
A take away meal is available on the platform at Seymour station on our return journey to Melbourne.
FOOD SERVICE
Open throughout the tour, our on board kiosk and licensed bar serves a wide range of hot and cold drinks and light snacks. •
PROPOSED TIMETABLE
| 7.27am | SOUTHERN CROSS | 8.45pm |
| 7.32am | NORTH MELBOURNE | 8.40pm |
| 7.41am | ESSENDON | 8.30pm |
| 8.05am | CRAIGIEBURN | 8.05pm |
| 9.20am | SEYMOUR | 6.55pm |
| 10.00am | MURCHISON EAST | 5.45pm |
| 12.15pm | ECHUCA |
3.55pm |