Just two and a half hours from Melbourne, Echuca-Moama is a heritage river town home to the largest fleet of paddlesteamers in the world.
From the Aboriginal word meaning “meeting of the water”, Echuca-Moama was once Victoria’s biggest inland river port. Paddlesteamers traded along the Murray and Darling Rivers almost as far as the Queensland border and brought their cargoes of wool to Echuca-Moama for transport to the Port of Melbourne.
These days, Echuca-Moama is a thriving regional town, home to around 20,000 locals and more than a few visitors each year. Heritage-listed promenades, a working steam port, a Mediterranean climate, critically-acclaimed food and wine experiences and more outdoor activities than you can imagine, this is a town with plenty to offer.
Oh, and it hosts a fantastic little music festival too…
Further info: www.echucamoama.com
Echuca Moama - the home of the Riverboats Music Festival
From the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos MP
On behalf of the Victorian Government, welcome to the 2026 Riverboats Music Festival.
This festival is a truly fantastic event which draws thousands of people each year to beautiful Echuca-Moama, making it a huge boost for tourism and businesses in the region. To those who have attended before, welcome back – and to those who are attending for the first time,
I hope you enjoy all the region has to offer.
This three-day experience provides more than just an opportunity to highlight incredible artists. It is also a chance to immerse yourself in the local food and drink
offerings, as well as incredible natural landscapes nearby. So, while you’re here, I’d urge you to explore the best this region has to offer.
We’re proud to support this festival through our Regional Events Fund, which helps attract thousands of visitors to events right across the state.
Enjoy the Festival!
Steve Dimopoulos
Member for Oakleigh
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events