Port of Echuca Accessible Walk

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Port of Echuca Accessible Walk - Walking Maps

he Port of Echuca is a place of modern houseboats, paddle steamer river tours, a fascinating heritage area and riverside parkland. Everyone can enjoy this walk on foot or rolling with mobility aids.

Paths are generally flat, sealed or compacted quartz sand and wide enough for side-by-side travel, passing and wheelchairs to turn. It is easy to follow this walk beside the Murray River. Direction signs are limited. The walk includes an accessible historic streetscape. Only service vehicles may enter.

Edges have drop offs to surfaces such as mulch, grass, dirt, drains and levee bank slopes.

The western ramps to the river and the eastern path below the Moama bridge have a mild slope. Some manual wheelchair users may require assistance. There is a tactile ramped crossing at the service driveway to the houseboat moorings without markings.

Bollards are unpainted wood with gaps greater than 1.2 meters.
No steps or overhead obstacles were encountered. There are branches above.

The old port rail is embedded in asphalt crossings. Be aware of lips / gaps.
The northwestern corner of the lake path has a moderate camber toward the riverside bank. Here the map returns.

Car parks are along the path for collection from shorter distances. Mobile phone coverage is good.

Rest areas
The area is generally well maintained. There is tree shade with exposed stretches in between. BBQ shelters with roll under tables are provided. Not all picnic facilities and bins are easily accessible. The historic area has many interesting and accessible features. Views to the river are great from within the accessible outdoor museum area. Refreshments are available from shops.
Seating is provided along the path, some with back and armrests.
1 drinking fountain is located at the houseboat quay via ramps. It is not fully accessible. Carry water.

There is an accessible toilet at the start of the walk and more along the path.

Dogs must be leashed, cyclists may share paths. The river is subject to flooding.

Public Transport
Bus No. 4 stops at Warren St 100m across a roundabout from Watson St. The stop has a ramp and information signage, no shelter. Footpaths are sealed, unmarked road crossing is necessary.

Parking
There is accessible parking on Watson St with protected side space. Murray Esplanade also has accessible spaces.

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“Together More Active: accessible walking trails for people with disability” is a partnership between Victoria Walks, Disability Sport & Recreation and Regional Sport Victoria.