Mamma will give you ONE guess about the theme of the playground we uncovered in Echuca.

It’s a Paddle steamer, of course! This wonderful and petite playground is found in the centre of town, close to the Murray River and the Port Of Echuca Discovery Centre. Its main attraction is the chimney ladder, leading to the best view - the paddle steamer’s steering wheel on the top deck. Other cool touches are the climbing walls that create the bow of the boat, old-school cargo boxes to balance across, and one of the Murray’s famous friends, the turtle. There is a cubby house, spinners, slides and even a water pump which creates its own little river trail around the edge of the playground.

Mamma’s Special Mention: You must drop into The Port Echuca Discovery Centre to learn all you cal about the history of the town.

the nitty gritty

Hopwood Place, Echuca

water play - little shade - picnic benches - close to town - bbq - limited parking at peak times

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