PREMIUM News Tourists flock to Echuca-Moama By Michael Lloyd Jan 12, 2024 Wonderful time: The Hammer and Johnson families from Bendigo visit Echuca-Moama at least three or four times a year. Christian, Lisa, Chris and Bella with Tony, Patrick, Sharna, Tarah and Sam enjoyed a day in the sun. Photos: Michael Lloyd Photo by Michael Lloyd Paddlesteamer trip: Louise Pickstock, Pek Lin, Madeleine, Amy and Patrick visited from Melbourne. Photo by Michael Lloyd Fantastic weather: Glenda McDonald and Paul Widdicombe came all the way from Melbourne. Photo by Michael Lloyd Happy days: The Payne family, the Tampi family and the Lilley family also had a wonderful time. James Egan from Billabong Ranch with Macka and Jock, ensured the families had a great time. Photo by Michael Lloyd On ya bikes: The Piccioli, Daniel, Carr, Merton and McQualter families from Mooroolbark had time for a bike ride around Echuca-Moama. Photo by Michael Lloyd Cold treat: Eva, 10, Steve and Patrick Gabriel, 7, from Albury, enjoy an ice-cream after a busy morning. Photo by Michael Lloyd Pleasant: Tourists aboard the Emmylou enjoyed a lovely trip down the Murray River. Photo by Michael Lloyd Catch up: Kevin and Julie Lambert, from Melbourne, enjoyed a day in Echuca-Moama, where they met with friends. Photo by Michael Lloyd Pitstop: Cailie, Hope and Kat Rigg with Chihuahua Charlie and family friend Alice Jasper eat ice-cream to cool off. They visit Echuca-Moama from Mooroolbark three or four times a year. Photo by Michael Lloyd Time out: Archie Parsons travelled from Warrnambool with his girlfriend Ziggy and her parents Jenni and Darren Wright. Photo by Michael Lloyd By Michael Lloyd
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