ESCAPE THE HEAT OF SUMMER AND GET OUT ONTO THE WATER
AQUA ISLAND - WATERFRONT MOAMA
An enormous floating playground with obstacles for you to conquer for endless summer fun for all the family. Food and drinks available on-site.
For more information and to book a timeslot, cabana or reserved sitting area, go to aquaisland.com.au
BILLABONG RANCH
Join a trail ride for one, two or three hours along the Murray and Goulburn Rivers, suitable for beginner riders through to those more experienced.
To book, go to billabongranch.com.au
LET’S BOAT
Explore the majestic Murray River on a luxurious pontoon or pet-friendly leisure and fishing boat.
To book a 4m Quintrex Console Steer Boat (pet friendly) fishing boat or luxury pontoon boat, go to letsboat.com.au
MOAMA BEACH
One of the best places to access the Murray River for swimming and recreation.
Choose a spot on the sand or the maintained grassed area in the shade, with picnic benches, public barbecues and public toilets.
PS MELBOURNE CRUISES
Step into history and experience the timeless charm of one of Australia’s most iconic paddle steamers, PS Melbourne.
Over the summer, PS Melbourne will be staging public cruises from various public and private wharves and is available for private charters for up to 300 guests.
HIGHLIGHT: For a unique day-long river cruise, join the PS Melbourne and cruise to the Torrumbarry Weir
Information and cruise bookings can be found at psmelbourne.com.au
SPLASH PARK AT THE KYABRAM FAUNA PARK
Kyabram Fauna Park has a 580-square-metre waterplay space designed to delight people of all ages.
Children can cool off under water jets and fountains before bouncing their energy away on trampolines, digging in sandpits, or relaxing on the picnic-ready lawns.
For more information, go to zoo.org.au/kyabram
SWIMMING POOLS
Over the summer, entry is free at Campaspe Shire’s outdoor pools.
Outdoor pools can be found on Union St, Kyabram, Burn St, Lockington, Henderson Rd, Tongala, Mitchell St, Colbinabbin, Midland Hwy, Stanhope and Geyle St, Rushworth.
Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre - Corner of High and Service Sts: The indoor centre has an eight-lane, 50-metre heated swimming pool, a toddler pool, a baby area with a shallow beach entry, and water jets spraying into the pool.
Kyvalley Swimming Pool: Kyvalley Park grounds, 519 Scobie Rd: A safe, affordable and tranquil environment to teach and encourage young children to swim and participate in healthy recreational activities.
The pool operates during daylight hours from December to March with a membership (family or single) being required for entry.
For inquiries, contact the booking officer Bev on 5852 1853.
Mathoura Swimming Pool - 28 Mathoura St: Perfect for a hot summer’s day, the Mathoura Swimming Pool is a four-lane, 33-metre outdoor pool with an adjacent lawn area and a toddlers’ pool.
Merrigum Swimming Pool - Morrissey St: The facility includes something for all ages, with a large outdoor leisure pool, a shaded toddlers’ pool and a splash park.
Moama Swimming Pool - Blair St: The Moama Swimming Pool is a six-lane, 25-metre outdoor pool with an adjacent toddler pool and a large lawn area. Open through summer until early March, seven days a week.