{"id":11770,"date":"2015-08-13T16:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-08-13T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppy.kreatology.com\/?p=11770"},"modified":"2024-09-12T10:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T00:34:20","slug":"dog-friendly-destinations-echuca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/dog-friendly-destinations-echuca\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Friendly Destinations ~ Echuca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Echuca is a great little Dog-Friendly Destination in Victoria. &nbsp;We visited as a stopover from Sydney to Melbourne with our two fluffy kids, Keiko and Rosie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Echuca being only 3 hours from Melbourne, it&#8217;s an easy half-day drive that gives you plenty of time to explore all that Echuca and the surrounding areas have to offer for a weekend stopover or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Echuca, we even managed to tick off a few items that we didn\u2019t even know were on Keiko and Rosie\u2019s bucket list &#8211; like a cruise on a Paddlesteamer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/akemi-photography-dog-friendly-Echuca-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/akemi-photography-dog-friendly-Echuca-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Rosie Cruising on a Paddlesteamer in Echuca\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #5791bd;\">About Echuca<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echuca is a town on the border of Victoria and New South Wales, on the Murray River. The border town, Moama, is on the northern banks of the Murray River in New South Wales. It is a town that has preserved the bygone era of Paddlesteamers, Horse-drawn carts and Woodturners but has also progressed to provide all the modern conveniences. The Historic Port Precinct has been recognised as one of Australia\u2019s finest heritage icons and is also home to the world\u2019s largest riverboat fleet \u2013 Australia\u2019s Paddlesteamer Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echuca was founded in 1850 and was known as \u201cHopwood\u2019s Ferry\u201d. &nbsp;It was renamed Echuca in 1855, being an Aboriginal word meaning \u201cMeeting of the Waters\u201d. It quickly grew to be Australia\u2019s largest inland Port in the 1870s, with Paddlesteamers pulling up to the 400-meter wharf to unload their cargo of wool, grains, livestock, and wood to then be transported to Melbourne by rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, with its iconic wharf recently restored, you can stroll the riverbank on the new Red Gum walkways and view the mighty Murray River and all of its activities. If you are after more information and wish to get up close with Echuca Moama\u2019s unique history, the new Port of Echuca Discovery Centre can bring you up to speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Puppy-Tales-Dog-Friendly-Destinations-Echuca.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Puppy-Tales-Dog-Friendly-Destinations-Echuca.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19865\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #5791bd;\">Things to Do<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walks \/ Hikes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Port of Echuca<\/em> \u2013 just having a walk around the streets of the Port lined with ice cream shops, bakeries, cafes, and pubs from yesteryear, can while away much of the day. Ensure you visit the historic Wisteria Tea Rooms for breakfast, lunch or a fantastic Devonshire Tea, where your fluffy family member is very welcome and greeted with a bowl of water. Your pooch is also welcomed into the St Anne\u2019s Cellar Door for a rest while you admire the recycled timber furniture and sip away at a few of the fantastic wines and fortified wines from the St Anne\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Banyule State Forest<\/em> \u2013 there is a myriad of tracks through this natural bushland. Just be sure to keep your dog on a leash as there is a large amount of native wildlife in this park, and we would all like to keep it that way. Take a wander down to the banks of the Murray and take a dip in the water to cool off from your walk. Just keep an eye and ear out for 4WDs as they use these tracks a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make your own way through the Echuca via the Heritage Walk Echuca brochure. This will take you through the town of Echuca, as well as more comprehensive coverage of the Port of Echuca. There are various signposts along the route to assist you in your self-guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paddle steamers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this being the capital of Paddlesteamers, how could you not go on one? The best thing is that they allow dogs on all of the Paddlesteamers except for the ones that have been turned into river cruising restaurants. Little did we know, that this was an item on Keiko and Rosie\u2019s bucket list. They both loved it once they got used to the steam whistle blowing. We sat down at the back of the boat until they got used to the noise but then moved around. The crew loved having them both on board, to the point where the captain asked if Rosie wanted to steer the boat\u2026 which she politely declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/akemi-photography-dog-friendly-Echuca-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/akemi-photography-dog-friendly-Echuca-6.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Tasting at the Cellar Door of St Anne\u2019s Winery\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winery Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We only visited the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stanneswinery.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cellar Door of St Anne\u2019s Winery<\/a>, but there are many Vineyards and Cellar Doors within the area. With the assistance of the Echuca Moama Food and Wine Trail brochure, you can taste the local wine as well as sample the local produce. Ensure you have a designated driver and also call ahead to the wineries to ensure that your dog is as welcome as you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #5791bd;\">Accommodation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Echuca Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.echucagardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Echuca Gardens<\/a> to be affordable for what we wanted. Essentially we just needed a place to shower and sleep as we planned to spend the days walking around and exploring the area. Staying in a Gypsy Wagon was a way for us to experience something a little bit different from the normal accommodation. It was clean and our host Kym was more than happy to provide some recommendations for meals&nbsp;out and activities in the area. It is a small option with only just enough room for the two of us with Keiko and Rosie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wakiti Creek Resort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wakiticreekresort.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wakiti Creek Resort<\/a> is located about 20 minutes from Echuca on 60 acres of natural bushland and is surrounded by 1.5 km of Wakiti Creek frontage. This makes it an ideal location to go swimming, canoeing, fishing, or just relaxing with the family without distractions. There is a 1.2 km walking track for you to enjoy with your pooch, as well as a spot for your dog to run and swim off the lead. There are pet-friendly fully self-contained duplex cabins on site with a fenced courtyard, giving your fluffy family member a safe place to run around. Well-trained pets are allowed inside but must have their own bedding and remain off the furniture and outside of the carpeted bedrooms. You may also choose to camp with your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All The Rivers Red Gum Cottages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alltheriversredgumcottage.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">All The Rivers<\/a> is a fully self-contained three-bedroom cottage located in Echuca. &nbsp;It has been decorated to remain within the historical atmosphere of Echuca. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome to stay, and a fully fenced back and front yard, it makes it safe for dogs and children to play. There is an outdoor BBQ area and setting for six, just perfect for the warmer months. The company also has a second smaller cottage, \u201cRivers Run\u201d, which is a 2 bedroom cottage with bush views and a single spa bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #5791bd;\">Places to Eat<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">American Hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanhotelechuca.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The American Hotel<\/a> is Echuca-Moama\u2019s oldest pub, but it&#8217;s recently undertaken a massive renovation and extensions. The best part is the large outside courtyard area that offers patrons to dine outside and enjoy a cold beverage or two with their pooch! We turned up and asked if they allow dogs in the courtyard area, and the response that we got was \u201cYeah, I guess. Never been asked that before mate!\u201d They brought out a bowl of water for our dogs and the food that we got was great too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fish bite Seafood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fishbite isn\u2019t just about Fish and Chips, they serve all types of seafood and salads to ensure a complete meal. With the weather in Echuca being so great most of the year, you can sit outside at their tables or take a walk down the street to sit on the tables surrounding the amphitheatre that has been created for the Wildlife Reserve on the banks of the Murray River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wisteria Tea Rooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the historic Port of Echuca on the banks of the Murray River, the <a href=\"http:\/\/wisteriatearoom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wisteria Tea Rooms <\/a>offers breakfast and lunch options as well as beautiful Devonshire Tea. We were welcomed into the lovely garden setting with our two fur kids and a large bowl of water was brought out with the menus. We stopped in for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the setting; listening to and watching the Paddlesteamers take people out for lunch cruises and relaxing afternoons on the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/akemi-photography-dog-friendly-Echuca-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/akemi-photography-dog-friendly-Echuca-7.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Friendly Destinations ~ Echuca\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #5791bd;\">Further Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourist Information can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.echucamoama.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Echuca Moama, The Murray\u2019s Living Legend<\/a> and information specifically about the Port Of Echuca can be found at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.portofechuca.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Port of Echuca Discovery Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Visitor Information Centre is located at 2 Heygarth Street, on the left just before you cross over the bridge from Echuca to Moama. You can call the heritage listed centre on (03) 5480 7555 or 1800 804 446. Or you check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.murrayriver.com.au\/echuca-moama-visitor-information-centre-1105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Echuca Visitor Centre website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>We visited Echuca in December 2014.&nbsp; Information and services available may have changed since then.&nbsp; Please call ahead and confirm availability, dog friendly-ness and other information prior to visiting yourself just to ensure that you too have a wonderful trip!<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/dog-tales-of-australia-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dog-Tales-of-Australia-CTA-4-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Plan the ultimate adventure with Dog Tales of Australia\" class=\"wp-image-41133\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Echuca is a great little Dog-Friendly Destination in Victoria. &nbsp;We visited as a stopover from Sydney to Melbourne with our two fluffy kids, Keiko and Rosie. 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