About Echuca

Located on the banks of the Murray River, the historic Port of Echuca provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience an operating steam port. Once the centre of Australia’s inland trade, paddlesteamers would bring their cargoes of wool from as far as the Queensland border, connecting at Echuca with train transport to Melbourne, where much of the wool would be exported to London. Today, you can see as many as a dozen steamers moored along the riverbank, and you can journey onboard one of the port’s three fully restored paddlesteamers that still ply the river.

Ayr House

Echuca, Murray River Region, Victoria, Australia

• Historic Murray River Port
• AAAT 4½ stars
• Traditional B & B. Lavishly furnished throughout
• Smoke free
• Two bedrooms

• Tariff: Double - First night, A$200, second night on, A$150/night. Single - First night, A$150, second night on, A$100/night
• Deposit: $50 per room, balance on departure
• Cancellations: No refund if cancellation within 21 days of reserved date
• Credit facilities: Cheque, Visa, Mastercard, Travellers Cheques

Your host: Doug Hall
Address: 62 Hare Street, Echuca, Victoria, Australia 3564
Mail: P.O. Box 941, Echuca, Victoria, Australia 3564
Telephone: (03) 5482 1973 (International +613 5482 1973)
Fax: (03) 5482 1901 (International +613 5482 1901)
E-mail: esobab@mcmedia.com.au
200 km (3 hrs) north of Melbourne

Situated within easy walking distance to restaurants and Echuca's shopping precinct, guests are offered the personal touches one would expect when visiting friends. Ayr House is furnished with wonderful period pieces collected by Doug over the years. The elegant double bedrooms exude warmth and comfort which is mirrored by sumptuous library, lounge and dining rooms. AAAT had no hesitation awarding a 4-1/2 star rating to this beautiful property.

A lavish four-course breakfast follows a welcoming early morning cup of tea or coffee. Refreshed, you can set out to explore all that Echuca and the surrounding district has to offer. You might prefer however, to sink into a comfy lounge with a good book from the extensive library, or enjoy the company of your companions around a crackling fire. That evening, consult with Doug about your dining whims and he will happily arrange a restaurant to suit your needs.

Ayr House is bed and breakfast accommodation in a grand style, right in the heart of the historic Murray River port of Echuca. "Come as a guest, leave as a friend .... a sure recipe to make your visit a memorable one!"