Take a fascinating walk along the Port of Echuca's charming old streetscape discovering the secrets and legends of these much-loved historic buildings.

PS Hero built in 1874 in Echuca. She had a full life as a paddle steamer on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Darling rivers. She was burnt to the water line in 1957 abandoned. 40 years later she was raised and restored to the beautiful paddle steamer she is today. This is her story.

A weekend full of vintage engines, machinery and many items of historic interest, featuring a 100-year-old going tractor. Catering available.

In June 1972 a convoy of vehicles and equipment drove to a very specific location on the Murray River. Beneath the waters lay the wreck of the paddle steamer Alexander Arbuthnot in her watery grave. Helene Sutherland introduces her book The Salvage of the Alexander Arbuthnot.

Showcase the role of women in early Victorian settlement