 🍃A MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT : Management extends our solidarity to the people of Echuca/Moama and all surrounding areas following the October floods. 🍃GUEST STAYS: We would like to reassure guests with confirmed bookings that both the Echuca townhouses (Heygarth House) and Mathoura country home (Charleston House) remain open. We are keeping a close eye on the properties and will keep you informed of any updates which may affect your booking. In the meantime, unless you hear from us directly by phone or email, you can safely presume your stay will go ahead. We’ve had hard-working locals ensure that any storm damage to our roofing and plumbing systems are instantly repaired and are pleased to continue to welcome guests as per usual. 🍃LOCAL TOURISM : The surrounding Port of Echuca and Mathoura main streets are enduring well. We’re pleased to see the shops, cafes and bars re-opening after a difficult week. Some riverboat services remain closed until the water recedes to ensure public safety. Contact Echuca Moama Tourism for further information when planning your stay. 🍃TRAVEL ROUTES: Available travel routes can be found via the following links: LIVE TRAFFIC VIC: https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ LIVE TRAFFIC NSW: https://www.livetraffic.com/ 🍃VOLUNTEER ACCOMMODATION : To support local families affected by the October flood event, we are happy to offer discounted accommodation for volunteer flood recovery workers, negotiable on a case by case basis. Please contact us by email to discuss. 🍃 DISPLACED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION : If your house is affected by flood and you require short or long term accommodation in Echuca or Mathoura, contact us directly by email hello@treehousehideouts.com.au or phone 0416189215 to discuss how we can help. 🍃DONATE TO WILDLIFE VICTORIA Support Echuca Moama’s tireless wildlife rescue volunteers by donating here : https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/actnow 🍃Tree House Hideouts Echuca & Mathoura continues to be a refuge amongst the chaos and stand by our beautiful, resilient towns as they recover from yet another trial. See you soon… 
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| PORTSIDE APARTMENTS FOR MOAMA LIGHTS VIEWINGS ARE STILL AVAILABLE | CHOOSE FROM A BALCONY OR COURTYARD APARTMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN |
Tree House Hideouts on Heygarth St is perfectly located for visitors to enjoy Moama Lights while also having access to the Port of Echuca cafes, bars, restaurants and spas.
Heygarth House has 2 or 4 bedroom apartments for couples or families and the two fully self contained townhouse apartments can also be booked as one - with two levels being opened up to accommodate a group of up to 15.
ABOUT THE MONTH LONG EVENT :
MOAMA LIGHTS MAKES A DAZZLING RETURN IN JULY AND AUGUST 2022
Moama Lights is an immersive sound and light trail that showcases stories from across the region through state-of-the-art installations, projections and cutting edge moving-light technology.
Following the artistic triumph of the inaugural Moama Lights in 2021, this popular event – bronze award winner the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards – lights up Moama’s Horseshoe Lagoon again in 2022.
When: 31 July – 21 August 2022
Where: Horseshoe Lagoon sits at the southern tip of the town of Moama on the Murray River, just across the bridge from Echuca. There’s ample parking off Blair Street around the nearby Kerrabee Soundshell, and it’s an easy 20-minute stroll from the centre of Echuca.
Buy Tickets: Capacity limits apply. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Heygarth House has 2 or 4 bedroom apartments for couples or families and the two fully self contained townhouse apartments can also be booked as one - with two levels being opened up to accommodate a group of up to 15.
ABOUT THE MONTH LONG EVENT :
MOAMA LIGHTS MAKES A DAZZLING RETURN IN JULY AND AUGUST 2022
Moama Lights is an immersive sound and light trail that showcases stories from across the region through state-of-the-art installations, projections and cutting edge moving-light technology.
Following the artistic triumph of the inaugural Moama Lights in 2021, this popular event – bronze award winner the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards – lights up Moama’s Horseshoe Lagoon again in 2022.
When: 31 July – 21 August 2022
Where: Horseshoe Lagoon sits at the southern tip of the town of Moama on the Murray River, just across the bridge from Echuca. There’s ample parking off Blair Street around the nearby Kerrabee Soundshell, and it’s an easy 20-minute stroll from the centre of Echuca.
Buy Tickets: Capacity limits apply. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
YOUR SAFETY POLICY WHEN BOOKING DIRECT
Tree House Hideouts are now offering full credit towards another (off peak) stay for those genuinely restricted by last minute changes to Covid19 public policy. See Full Terms & Conditions.
Please note, for bookings via third party booking sites, we strongly advise you to check their most recent policy updates before booking.
, As mentioned on each listing page on this website and our Covid Rolling Updates blog - For any bookings made via third party booking sites and agencies we strongly advise you check their most recent policy updates when booking as our hands are tied when it comes to their policies, terms and conditions you sign up to.
The policies outlined on this website are exclusively applicable to those who booked at Tree House Hideouts direct website or via the property office.
Your travel funds paid to 3rd party booking sites and agents are held by the agent and managing the booking and policy you agreed to is not our responsibility.
DURING LOCK DOWNS
We are open for stays for essential workers and support those stuck in transit.
AS LOCK DOWNS LIFT
We are open to the public and hope to continue to be a refuge amid the chaos. See you soon.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
For peace of mind, we strongly recommend investing in travel insurance in the age of Covid.
MANDATORY PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION STATUS - CONDITION OF ENTRY
From Friday 22 October 2021 all guests over the age of 16 must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status and drivers license as a condition of entry.
Vaccination is your ticket to get back to Tree House Hideouts.
Make sure to add your COVID-19 digital certificate to your Service Victoria app before you arrive so you can scan the QR code at entry. Or upload a screen shot in your online check in form.
Thanks for helping our business reopen safely.
Find out more at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaxproof
MOST RECENT UPDATES
Due to the day-to-day changes occurring in regards to travel during Covid19 in Victoria, we are directing guests to the most trusted source for latest local updates:
OFFICIAL LOCAL COVID19 BULLETIN
Our good friends at Echuca Moama Tourism have started a very handy Online Bulletin with up to date travel info and links to all the local businesses operating (opening hours, restrictions, recommendations etc.)
UPDATED FEB 2021
WE'RE BACK IN BUSINESS!
Thanks to the lessening of restrictions we welcome all guests back to Tree House Hideouts Echuca and Mathoura for country getaways.
Our staff continue to operate to the highest of hygienic standards and we provide complimentary hand sanitiser at all properties to keep things safe for all.
Our cleaners have been trained in Covid19 sanitation practices and we ask all guests to notify us before arrival if they have any symptoms of the virus so we can discuss cancellation or postponement in the interests of all staff and guests health and safety.
TREEHOUSE HIDEOUTS COVID19 SAFETY POLICY
JULY 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pre Check-In Requirements
Dear Guest,
In the interest of protecting the health and well-being of our guests and staff we may be required to ask you questions related to your travel and health activities prior to your arrival.
We ask that you are honest and take your share of responsibility when preparing for your stay.
How to stay safe during Covid-19 :
If you or someone you are with feels unwell :
• Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
• Please also let management know.
IMPORTANT:
If you/they have severe difficulty breathing, call triple zero (000) immediately and tell the call handler and the paramedics on arrival about your/their recent travel history and any close contact with a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19.
COVIDSafe APP
All guests are encouraged to have downloaded and activated the COVIDSafe app and keep Bluetooth switched on at all times during their stay.
Practice good hand hygiene.
Hand-washing with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer before and after any contact with surfaces that are used by more than one person.
Follow Health Department guidelines:
Use good respiratory Hygiene:
Avoid touching your face and make sure you and the people around you follow good respiratory hygiene.
This means covering your mouth and nose when you cough and/or sneeze with:
Cleaning and Disinfection during your stay:
At all times guests are to adhere to the current state rules regarding social distancing and gathering size.
All guests are required to note and comply with signage regarding the maximum number of people allowed in indoor locations. This signage is based on the State’s current guidance.
Social distancing includes remaining at least 1.5 meters away from other persons, regular washing of hands, and avoiding handshaking.
Follow all instructions provided by staff. Guests are to follow all instructions and directions provided by staff relating to staying safe and reducing the potential spread of the virus.
This includes:
PLEASE NOTE:
Guests have the same duty of care as the staff - this is everyone’s responsibility.
Regards,
MANAGEMENT
TREEHOUSE HIDEOUTS
Email: hello@treehousehideouts.com.au
SAFETY
MARCH 2020
In times of uncertainty, we are so grateful for the wonderful community that surrounds us.
Treehouse Hideouts has always operated as a team, and you as a customer have always been invited into the narrative of our “Treehouse Hideouts Family.”
We truly value our relationship with you and would like to reassure you all of where we position ourselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Firstly, we would like to thank all those working in the hospitality sector and our staff for their support.
We would also like to extend our thoughts out to all those who are directly or indirectly being impacted by this pandemic.
OUR PLEDGE - March 2020
The well-being and safety of our staff and guests is the most important thing to us at this time. We have been in contact with local authorities and are adhering to advice from the State and Federal Governments & the World Health Organization. Our staff have been briefed on the situation and we pledge to uphold the following:
Treehouse Hideouts management will be here to answer any concerns our guests have.
We would like to thank all of you, our Treehouse Hideouts family for supporting us during this time and we look forward to seeing you on the other side of this pandemic when you will be able to Unpack & Relax & Explore Portside.
Yours sincerely,
Management
Email: hello@treehousehideouts.com.au
Web: www.treehousehideouts.com.au
WE'RE BACK IN BUSINESS!
Thanks to the lessening of restrictions we welcome all guests back to Tree House Hideouts Echuca and Mathoura for country getaways.
Our staff continue to operate to the highest of hygienic standards and we provide complimentary hand sanitiser at all properties to keep things safe for all.
Our cleaners have been trained in Covid19 sanitation practices and we ask all guests to notify us before arrival if they have any symptoms of the virus so we can discuss cancellation or postponement in the interests of all staff and guests health and safety.
TREEHOUSE HIDEOUTS COVID19 SAFETY POLICY
JULY 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pre Check-In Requirements
Dear Guest,
In the interest of protecting the health and well-being of our guests and staff we may be required to ask you questions related to your travel and health activities prior to your arrival.
We ask that you are honest and take your share of responsibility when preparing for your stay.
How to stay safe during Covid-19 :
If you or someone you are with feels unwell :
• Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
• Please also let management know.
IMPORTANT:
If you/they have severe difficulty breathing, call triple zero (000) immediately and tell the call handler and the paramedics on arrival about your/their recent travel history and any close contact with a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19.
COVIDSafe APP
All guests are encouraged to have downloaded and activated the COVIDSafe app and keep Bluetooth switched on at all times during their stay.
Practice good hand hygiene.
Hand-washing with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer before and after any contact with surfaces that are used by more than one person.
Follow Health Department guidelines:
- Hand rub with sanitizer:
- Hand wash:
Use good respiratory Hygiene:
Avoid touching your face and make sure you and the people around you follow good respiratory hygiene.
This means covering your mouth and nose when you cough and/or sneeze with:
- A tissue that you put in the bin straight after use
- Your bent elbow
- Respiratory hygiene is important because droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you “catch” any droplets that might be produced, and this protects people around you.
Cleaning and Disinfection during your stay:
- You are responsible for maintaining good cleaning and disinfection practices in your accommodation, campsite or caravan during your stay – this includes:
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g.: tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using regular household detergent and water.
- If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
- If possible, have those suspected of, or confirmed with COVID-19 stay in a specific room away from others in the caravan, and use a separate bathroom, where available.
- In situations where using separate rooms is not available, keep beds at least 2m apart, use temporary barriers between beds (such as curtains), and request that all residents sleep head-to-toe.
- Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, dishes, and bedding.
- Adhere to State’s current social distancing rules
At all times guests are to adhere to the current state rules regarding social distancing and gathering size.
All guests are required to note and comply with signage regarding the maximum number of people allowed in indoor locations. This signage is based on the State’s current guidance.
Social distancing includes remaining at least 1.5 meters away from other persons, regular washing of hands, and avoiding handshaking.
Follow all instructions provided by staff. Guests are to follow all instructions and directions provided by staff relating to staying safe and reducing the potential spread of the virus.
This includes:
- Adhering to floor marking to assist with social distancing
- Not entering or using facilities that are closed or at their maximum capacity
- Using provided hand sanitizer and surface cleaners
- Responding to staff requests and guidance regarding adhering to current social distancing rules
PLEASE NOTE:
Guests have the same duty of care as the staff - this is everyone’s responsibility.
Regards,
MANAGEMENT
TREEHOUSE HIDEOUTS
Email: hello@treehousehideouts.com.au
SAFETY
MARCH 2020
In times of uncertainty, we are so grateful for the wonderful community that surrounds us.
Treehouse Hideouts has always operated as a team, and you as a customer have always been invited into the narrative of our “Treehouse Hideouts Family.”
We truly value our relationship with you and would like to reassure you all of where we position ourselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Firstly, we would like to thank all those working in the hospitality sector and our staff for their support.
We would also like to extend our thoughts out to all those who are directly or indirectly being impacted by this pandemic.
OUR PLEDGE - March 2020
The well-being and safety of our staff and guests is the most important thing to us at this time. We have been in contact with local authorities and are adhering to advice from the State and Federal Governments & the World Health Organization. Our staff have been briefed on the situation and we pledge to uphold the following:
- Our team will adhere to our current health & safety procedure to ensure our high-standard of hygiene is upheld. Our current procedures aim to address a wide range of viruses, including COVID-19. This includes ensuring our properties are always clean and sanitised. We have also reinforced the importance of personal hygiene including hand washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.
- Touch free payments (online payment, credit card tap or mobile payment) will be encouraged over cash payments. Self check ins with no need for personal contact will be facilitiated.
- Our staff will opt to stay at home at the first sign of any illness, and will not return to work until their healthcare team advises them that it’s safe to do so. We kindly ask that if you feel unwell, you stay at home too. Further to this, all staff returning from abroad will self-quarantine for 14 days.
- We recommend that all guests planning to travel to any of our three properties test their temperature prior to commencing their trip. Please contact your GP for advice on early indicators of CoVid19 in order to protect yourself and the community at large.
- For those who are staying with us at Treehouse Hideouts, we understand the anxiety around this situation and aim to be as flexible as possible during this time. For guests with exisiting reservations who booked direct we are able to transfer their deposits to a later date so they can revisit when things calm down. If you booked through a 3rd party booking site, please check their policies.
- Please contact us directly if you would like to amend your dates or enquire about short & long term stays.. We do not encourage booking through third party sites at this time. As your direct booking agent ourselves, Treehouse Hideouts management would like to offer you as much flexibility and assurance as possible during your booking.
Treehouse Hideouts management will be here to answer any concerns our guests have.
We would like to thank all of you, our Treehouse Hideouts family for supporting us during this time and we look forward to seeing you on the other side of this pandemic when you will be able to Unpack & Relax & Explore Portside.
Yours sincerely,
Management
Email: hello@treehousehideouts.com.au
Web: www.treehousehideouts.com.au
LOCAL FAMILY FUN : “What to do with the kids while in Echuca Moama..." An INSIDER'S GUIDE
14/11/2020
There's no shortage of things to do in all seasons when visiting Echuca/Moama.
by Cay Herd
Indoor and outdoor providers around town specialise in giving families of children or teens and couples both young and old an endless pastiche of activity.
Aside from the gorgeous cafes, juice bars, street food pop ups, parlours and restaurants dotted around the port and central Echuca, there's always something to stop and look at and take part in around the Port of Echuca.
Visitors can rest in the most old fashioned taxi of all: while the clip clip of a horse and dray fills your ears around the Port esplanade. There's pony riding lessons at Billabong Ranch and for those into more earthen adventures, the Murray River swirls around town for kms, waiting for summer holiday makers to dip their toes into the warm sand and water.
Here you can do as little or as much as you like. Unpack and Relax Portside or stroll out to be greeted by "slow living" personified.
Local swimming holes on the river are great for some (The new Moama Beach landing is a 4 min drive from Heygarth House while the local indoor swim centre is just up the road on High St.
Strawberry picking in the fields at The Strawberry Pick Echuca, a day at Scientwists Museum or the Old Vintage Movie House can be lovely ways to fill in the afternoon with inquisitive and nostalgic children.
The folk at The Strawberry Pick have had a difficult season in 2020 with Covid so lets all hope this summer allows them to open up their gorgeous fields for the kids.
ABOVE: Cactus Country
in our region has become a national drawcard with its Mexican themed nights and sunset tours
in our region has become a national drawcard with its Mexican themed nights and sunset tours
A day trip to Cactus Country (above) or an old country pub for a traditional counter meal with the locals are unique ways to spend an afternoon or summer evening.
A ride down the Murray on a paddlesteamer during the day or on an evening cruise hasn't lost its charm for many vacationers who frequent the district. The warm wind in your hair, the scent of eucalyptus and the trill of the boat siren is like nothing else.
Fishing or waterskiing lessons & tours (and wine tours for mum and dad) can be arranged anytime and for those who like a quieter afternoon, lunch in a Port cafe like The Black Pudding, The Sweet Meadow or Shebanis is recommended before a quiet shop in the Wharf boutiques book and lollie shops.
Canoeing and stand up paddle boarding have taken off again this summer, so book in via Echuca Moama Tourism;s website.
You'II feel brand new after feeling your feet in the Murray sand, lapping up the warm water before gliding away into the sun.
The Foundry arts space is one block stroll from Heygarth House Treehouse Hideouts Accommodation.
The Foundry arts space (above) in the Port is always a thoughtful way to fill in an hour en route the river. The local arts initiative are tireless in their efforts to put together viewing of impressive contemporary and local folk artwork.
For kids, the many parks in the Port precinct are beautifully shady places to chill with a kite or a soccer ball.
The Echuca library at the top end of the esplanade is a quiet sanctuary in the heart of town for those wanting to sit quietly and borrow some literature for all ages for your stay.
The Paramount Theatre is a beloved local cinema that shows blockbuster movies, Arthouse selections and children’s films. It’s literally 3 blocks up from us on High St. Their popcorn is the bomb.
There are so very many options and we've not even scratched the surface of what there is to discover on a weekend in Echuca Moama.
Stand up Paddleboarding on the river is a popular activity in the warmer months while skating at the Moama skate park near the sound shell is a favourite for teens.
Our friends Kathryn Mackenzie and her team at at Echuca Moama Tourism Info Centre (located just 3 blocks from us on Heygarth St) have a killer website, abundant with brochures of family fun activities and food and wine options.
We supply many recreation track maps and local recommendations for food, wine, shopping, events, markets and local fun houses in the bureaus at our accommodation kitchens at Heygarth House Treehouse Hideouts.
Echuca Moama is home to many family friendly festivals and events like Riverboats Music 3 day Festival in Feb. Echuca’s Winter Blues Festival weekend and The Southern 80 ski race (still the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.)
These larger events are postponed until COvid progress allows larger crowds to convene again.
It’s always wise, though, to book your accommodation early for those key dates and all our annual long weekends, peak school holiday periods and public holidays. Our property is made up of 2 fully self contained apartments in the heart of the Port of Echuca - all walking distance - and we can open the 2 huge apartments up to one enormous double storey townhouse residence to accommodate 15 people. Have you seen the massive balcony overlooking town in the top apartment? Its the most incredible vantage point from which to sit and eat, whistle while you play darts and inhale the treetops and the nearby river.
[ ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & LONG WEEKENDS OPEN ]
BELOW: Moama Beach
Moama Beach allows swimmers to walk out into the middle of the river on an extended sand bank and watch the sun go down while watching the lights of the Wharf and Paddlesteamers fade. Its located directly opposite Heygarth House Treehouse Hideouts (through the Aquatic Reserve and over the Moama bridge.)
Moama Beach allows swimmers to walk out into the middle of the river on an extended sand bank and watch the sun go down while watching the lights of the Wharf and Paddlesteamers fade. Its located directly opposite Heygarth House Treehouse Hideouts (through the Aquatic Reserve and over the Moama bridge.)
Heygarth House is one of Echuca’s most historic buildings designed by the noted German architect William Vahland, a goldfields architect who built many buildings across Bendigo, Rochester and Echuca.🏡 It is a richly decorated two story Italianate building, built as a residence in 1876.
It is one of a number of beautifully designed buildings by WC Vahland in Echuca.
The property is steep in town history. Once a hospital (you'II note the flag crosses on top of the building above the balcony) Dr Henry Crossen, an Irishman, erected this unusual Italianate residence in 1876 after having practised as a surgeon in the town since 1863.
The verandah and balcony were added in 1897 by Dr G. Eakins, Crossen's successor, during whose term the building also became a Lying-in Hospital with a TB Infirmary.
From 1876 the premises were used continuously as a doctor's surgery, except for a period during World War II when it became a boarding house while the owner Dr D. Brown was at the war. Drs. J. Jones and C. Moysey joined Dr Brown in 1953 and remained in practice here until the building was sold in 1999 to Barry and Jan Donchi, local timber merchants and developers who also developed Perricoota Vines in Moama's winery district across the river. In the past ten years it has acted as offices for local council.
In 2018 it was re-imagined and launched as renovated holiday lodgings by their photographer daughter who took over in January 2021 with her partner, Paul Medew.
MORE INFO AT
treehousehideouts.com.au
PHOTOS BELOW:
Completed renovations at Heygarth House - now a Port-side Accommodation Favourite
From 1876 the premises were used continuously as a doctor's surgery, except for a period during World War II when it became a boarding house while the owner Dr D. Brown was at the war. Drs. J. Jones and C. Moysey joined Dr Brown in 1953 and remained in practice here until the building was sold in 1999 to Barry and Jan Donchi, local timber merchants and developers who also developed Perricoota Vines in Moama's winery district across the river. In the past ten years it has acted as offices for local council.
In 2018 it was re-imagined and launched as renovated holiday lodgings by their photographer daughter who took over in January 2021 with her partner, Paul Medew.
MORE INFO AT
treehousehideouts.com.au
PHOTOS BELOW:
Completed renovations at Heygarth House - now a Port-side Accommodation Favourite
Win a couple's getaway on the Murray thanks to Echuca Moama Tourism.
Prize includes...
▪️ 2 nights accommodation in Echuca at Tree House Hideouts Echuca & Mathoura · Heygarth House - Self-contained.
▪️ Tasting at St Annes Winery, Echuca & Moama (Port of Echuca).
▪️ Special St Anne's Wine Pack
▪️ Forever Fresh Echuca - Grazing Box - Selection of cheeses, fruit and tasty morsels.
▪️ Pacdon Park – Breakfast Box – A selection of local hams and pork products.
To enter, simply like and share this post on Facebook & like the Echuca Moama Tourism page. One entry per person. Conditions apply*
Winner drawn at random Friday, October 16th, 2020 at 9am AEDT.
*(Blackout periods AFL/Melbourne Cup – Prize must be taken before 19th December 2020). Competition is also running on Geelong Times Facebook page.
Accommodation provided by Treehouse Hideouts : Heygarth House- photos below.
Prize includes...
▪️ 2 nights accommodation in Echuca at Tree House Hideouts Echuca & Mathoura · Heygarth House - Self-contained.
▪️ Tasting at St Annes Winery, Echuca & Moama (Port of Echuca).
▪️ Special St Anne's Wine Pack
▪️ Forever Fresh Echuca - Grazing Box - Selection of cheeses, fruit and tasty morsels.
▪️ Pacdon Park – Breakfast Box – A selection of local hams and pork products.
To enter, simply like and share this post on Facebook & like the Echuca Moama Tourism page. One entry per person. Conditions apply*
Winner drawn at random Friday, October 16th, 2020 at 9am AEDT.
*(Blackout periods AFL/Melbourne Cup – Prize must be taken before 19th December 2020). Competition is also running on Geelong Times Facebook page.
Accommodation provided by Treehouse Hideouts : Heygarth House- photos below.
Well regarded all over Victoria as one of the most spectacular indoor wedding and function venue, Radcliffes Echuca is known for its spectacular indoor vines that transform a broad open space into an intimate dream scape for diners and wedding revellers.
The sumptuous dining options includes traditional steaks and in summer a beautiful array of seafood dishes. Their desserts are to die for and the waiting staff discreet and efficient.
The wines offered here and in the adjoining Port 53 restaurant are no ordinary wine selection. The master minds behind Radcliffes have hand selected boutique local and rural Australian wines to complement each dish.
The sumptuous dining options includes traditional steaks and in summer a beautiful array of seafood dishes. Their desserts are to die for and the waiting staff discreet and efficient.
The wines offered here and in the adjoining Port 53 restaurant are no ordinary wine selection. The master minds behind Radcliffes have hand selected boutique local and rural Australian wines to complement each dish.
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Located in the Port of Echuca, just a 3 minute stroll from Heygarth House (Treehouse Hideouts Accomodation) and Endota Spa, guests of Radcliffes wedding and social events can
enjoy a weekend of exploration on foot and relaxation all day with walks past the Paddlesteamer fleet on the nearby Murray river under the shady gums whilst dropping in to the Foundry Art Gallery, Black Pudding Cafe for breakfast, the local ice cream shoppe in the afternoon and Endota spa for a massage or skin treatment.
If you’re coming a long way to attend a function or wedding at Radcliffes, book in for this rare accommodation at Heygarth House so you can stroll back to luxury beds within minutes after a long and fun night at Radcliffes.
They offer 3 apartment options.
A) Book entire 2 storey Townhouse (max 15 guests) of 2 apartments joined by staircases.
B) Balcony Level apartment (2, 4 or 6 guests max)
C) Ground Level Deluxe Apartment (max 9 guests)
Each apartment is fully self contained with full kitchens and bathrooms with baths and double shower. A huge balcony upstairs is as big as a dining room. The courtyard in the downstairs apartment leafy and lovely.
In just one block in town you have all you need. Accommodation, bottle shop, Radcliffes and Port 53, Endota soa, gift shops, parks, river walks, Sciencetwists museums for the kids. And free parking!
To book see buttons below this gorgeous picture of a Radcliffes dish. YUM.
enjoy a weekend of exploration on foot and relaxation all day with walks past the Paddlesteamer fleet on the nearby Murray river under the shady gums whilst dropping in to the Foundry Art Gallery, Black Pudding Cafe for breakfast, the local ice cream shoppe in the afternoon and Endota spa for a massage or skin treatment.
If you’re coming a long way to attend a function or wedding at Radcliffes, book in for this rare accommodation at Heygarth House so you can stroll back to luxury beds within minutes after a long and fun night at Radcliffes.
They offer 3 apartment options.
A) Book entire 2 storey Townhouse (max 15 guests) of 2 apartments joined by staircases.
B) Balcony Level apartment (2, 4 or 6 guests max)
C) Ground Level Deluxe Apartment (max 9 guests)
Each apartment is fully self contained with full kitchens and bathrooms with baths and double shower. A huge balcony upstairs is as big as a dining room. The courtyard in the downstairs apartment leafy and lovely.
In just one block in town you have all you need. Accommodation, bottle shop, Radcliffes and Port 53, Endota soa, gift shops, parks, river walks, Sciencetwists museums for the kids. And free parking!
To book see buttons below this gorgeous picture of a Radcliffes dish. YUM.
No longer just a vantage point from which to watch ye olde world steamers pass by on the Murray, Echuca Moama is rivalling Victorian country towns Kyneton and Daylesford as the state's lifestyle destination capital. Ear-marked by day-trippers, public holiday makers and tree changers alike, the region has taken off and shows no signs of turning back.
With an increase in young families and tree changers seeking a slower lifestyle in the country, Echuca Moama is enjoying a renaissance as a destination hot spot.
Like the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Lorne, Echuca has always been well known for its dining options. But the variety of eclectic eateries appearing in the past five years is a genuine indication of cultural progress. Offering everything from exotic Asian menus at Monkee. Co to Italian ala carte at Ceres to Port-side gourmet pizzas at the Star Bar, tapas plates at The Mill, vegan delicacies at The Sweet Meadow and Yanky burgers at The American, foodies slot in all over the local food map to indulge. Weekenders continue to enjoy the tried and true Morrisons or Cape Horn winery experiences on the Murray while festival goers flock to hipster food vans for stroll-sip-and-nibble weekends on footpaths that run adjacent to the town.
With sprawling housing estates popping up on the outskirts of both towns, hobby farms are in bloom to accommodate for adventurous young local families and day trippers. The Strawberry Pick, Billabong Horse Ranch and the gloriously kitsch Aussie Beer Shed and Cactus Country are wildly popular spots off the beaten track that give children and adults the opportunity to interact with nature in the fresh country air. Pictured above, the Strawberry Pick off Scott Rd in Echuca Village sells freshly picked punnets, sorbets, jams and chocolate dips from a caravan on site and runs Jam Making workshops for berry enthusiasts.
With an increase in young families and tree changers seeking a slower lifestyle in the country, Echuca Moama is enjoying a renaissance as a destination hot spot.
Like the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Lorne, Echuca has always been well known for its dining options. But the variety of eclectic eateries appearing in the past five years is a genuine indication of cultural progress. Offering everything from exotic Asian menus at Monkee. Co to Italian ala carte at Ceres to Port-side gourmet pizzas at the Star Bar, tapas plates at The Mill, vegan delicacies at The Sweet Meadow and Yanky burgers at The American, foodies slot in all over the local food map to indulge. Weekenders continue to enjoy the tried and true Morrisons or Cape Horn winery experiences on the Murray while festival goers flock to hipster food vans for stroll-sip-and-nibble weekends on footpaths that run adjacent to the town.
With sprawling housing estates popping up on the outskirts of both towns, hobby farms are in bloom to accommodate for adventurous young local families and day trippers. The Strawberry Pick, Billabong Horse Ranch and the gloriously kitsch Aussie Beer Shed and Cactus Country are wildly popular spots off the beaten track that give children and adults the opportunity to interact with nature in the fresh country air. Pictured above, the Strawberry Pick off Scott Rd in Echuca Village sells freshly picked punnets, sorbets, jams and chocolate dips from a caravan on site and runs Jam Making workshops for berry enthusiasts.
A gallop on a horse through the sun-filtered bushlands is a tonic many busy Melbournians only dream about. At Billabong Ranch and hobby farm, hosts guide the newly initiated through the necessary training steps. Short and long trots can be arranged and children's activities on site allow families to fill in an afternoon roaming nature while befriending and feeding the animals.
A plant based, vegan cafe in the Port of Echuca, The Sweet Meadow (pictured below) has been written about in Melbourne's famed Broadsheet magazine and is hotly discussed, Victoria wide. Its not unusual for out of towners to take a day trip just to visit Aishe's gorgeous cafe with its seasonal menu and immaculately conceived interior. The success of The Sweet Meadow speaks of a growing sense of the contemporary in the area. The smashed avo, buckwheat pancakes, freshly brewed coffee with coconut, almond or soy milk and seasonal pressed green juices are lovingly put together and served amongst local wattles and passing horses and drays.
A plant based, vegan cafe in the Port of Echuca, The Sweet Meadow (pictured below) has been written about in Melbourne's famed Broadsheet magazine and is hotly discussed, Victoria wide. Its not unusual for out of towners to take a day trip just to visit Aishe's gorgeous cafe with its seasonal menu and immaculately conceived interior. The success of The Sweet Meadow speaks of a growing sense of the contemporary in the area. The smashed avo, buckwheat pancakes, freshly brewed coffee with coconut, almond or soy milk and seasonal pressed green juices are lovingly put together and served amongst local wattles and passing horses and drays.
Annual favourites for thousands of Victorians with tickets selling out within weeks, Riverboats Music Festival and Winter Blues Fest have helped bolster Echuca Moama's rising popularity as a centre for laid back but avant garde music performance and art exhibitions. Riverboats Music Fest accommodates its audience comfortably by keeping tickets limited, not over-populating the natural ampitheatre to capacity, allowing music lovers to lounge around on picnic blankets and visit food vans in a non crowded atmosphere. Headline acts share the spotlight with family members and low key emerging folk starlets at both festivals, with the cobbled streets of Echuca's historic port and its many venues acting as make shift stages during Winter Blues.
Once known exclusively for its cheese and chocolate shops, saddleries and breweries, the brick end of High St is progressing into a retail precinct with the opening of designer homewares emporiums I Want I Need and Under The Gable. The strip has welcomed retro-tinged boutiques Vintage Vinyl, Mad Hatter Tea Shop, Millewa Spa, Echuca Food Store, The Barber Shop and All Vintages Bazaar alongside the many clothing stores and bakeries.
Kitschy cute cushions on display at I Want I Need in the Port of Echuca.
Pictured Above: St Anne's Vineyard wine tasting outlet in the Wharf area remains a popular drop in spot for visitors on the lookout for rare bottles of red, white and port.
Above: The newly refurbished American Hotel in the heart of town is adjacent to two of the most popular AirBnB properties on the map. Namely Heygarth House and The White House.
With the rise in popularity of cosy and affordable AirBnB properties, over sterile hotel venues, Heygarth House which is adjacent to The Dock restaurant and The American Hotel bar and night-club, is booked out each weekend. The proximity to local music festival activity and all the cafes, boutiques and bars in the Port of Echuca has made the historic Italianite residence a favourite with visitors who wish to discover the town on foot rather than spend time and money chasing taxis.
Above: Heygarth House features Italianite architecture, rustic fireplaces, a kitchenette, petite bathroom, a spacious living area, three televisions, Netflix and free wifi, 2 large bedrooms and a huge outdoor eating and living area on the balcony which over look the river gums and the historic Port. Guests comment on its olde world charm, hearty views and unbeatable location.
The newly landscaped Hopwood Gardens mix oriental botanics with towering gums. Adjacent to the Paddlesteamer dock, the Port Ice Creamery and the recently renovated Bridge Hotel, families enjoy shaded afternoons on the lawn before a stroll to the colourfully retro Holden Car Museum on Warren St.
The staggering beauty of sunsets over the Historic Wharf have failed to lose an inch of their charm even decades after the international success of the miniseries All The Rivers Run.
Its true. These days, there are more massage and beauty salons in Echuca than service stations which speaks of the town's commitment to wellness. Aromatic scents, green teas served in waiting rooms, cruelty free product ranges and exotic treatments have been introduced to the local beauty spa scene, allowing patrons to indulge in pampering previously only afforded in metropolitan areas.
Once the playground of high velocity speedboat skiiers, the Murray River in Echuca Moama has been reclaimed late by the slow living set. The not uncommon sight of young people slowly gliding over the waterways at sunrise and sundown has the Stand Up Paddleboard trend to thank for an increase in lovely and lazy water sports.
The newly landscaped Hopwood Gardens mix oriental botanics with towering gums. Adjacent to the Paddlesteamer dock, the Port Ice Creamery and the recently renovated Bridge Hotel, families enjoy shaded afternoons on the lawn before a stroll to the colourfully retro Holden Car Museum on Warren St.
The staggering beauty of sunsets over the Historic Wharf have failed to lose an inch of their charm even decades after the international success of the miniseries All The Rivers Run.
Its true. These days, there are more massage and beauty salons in Echuca than service stations which speaks of the town's commitment to wellness. Aromatic scents, green teas served in waiting rooms, cruelty free product ranges and exotic treatments have been introduced to the local beauty spa scene, allowing patrons to indulge in pampering previously only afforded in metropolitan areas.
Once the playground of high velocity speedboat skiiers, the Murray River in Echuca Moama has been reclaimed late by the slow living set. The not uncommon sight of young people slowly gliding over the waterways at sunrise and sundown has the Stand Up Paddleboard trend to thank for an increase in lovely and lazy water sports.
The Barmah Forest (above) a short drive from Moama's entrance remains one of Victoria's best kept secrets. The abundant wildlife, wetlands and the hum of Yorta Yorta culture holds spiritual resonance for visitors who cite the awe-inspiring tranquility and untouched beauty of the World Heritage listed forest. The mist over the waters near the Dharnya Centre has to be experienced in the early hours of the morning for full effect. Guided tours with Kingfisher Cruises are available for those seeking an informed yet slow paced meander through the wetlands.
The Mill Tapas Bar (below) on Nish St Echuca was previously a Flour Mill and is a stunning example of how the people of Echuca Moama have turned a rich history into a contemporary experience for locals and visitors alike.
The Mill Tapas Bar (below) on Nish St Echuca was previously a Flour Mill and is a stunning example of how the people of Echuca Moama have turned a rich history into a contemporary experience for locals and visitors alike.
Echuca Moama has evolved beyond measure in the past thirty years. With the new river crossing funded and the ambitious Bridge Art Project set to unravel in 2021, one can only imagine how exciting the next twenty years will be for the twin towns. Colonial founders, Henry Hopwood and James Maiden would be tipping their top hats with pride.
Top of the Day to ye, welcome travellers! Save a penny and see you soon. xo
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Top of the Day to ye, welcome travellers! Save a penny and see you soon. xo
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