Enjoy a conducted tour of the Historic Port of Echuca followed by a ride on the Paddle Steamer “Pevensey” to experience Australia’s unique and fascinating Murray River Paddle Wheeler history. After lunch we visit Twisted Science or Sharp’s Movie House and Penny Arcade to play the antique machines. Return to Kookaburra in time for the evening meal.

This day includes, among a wide variety of options to visit in Bendigo, an underground conducted tour of ‘Central Deborah’, Bendigo’s last working mine which closed in 1954. After lunch we can visit “Discovery”, Bendigo’s unique science and technology centre, where there is the option of a thrilling ride on the vertical slide as well as “hands on” experiences with the many interesting and challenging exhibits.

At the Fauna Park you can visit the reptile house, walk through aviaries, observe dingoes, koalas and kangaroos as well as enjoy a conducted classroom lesson that gives participants a great insight into our native animals as well as our local Aboriginal culture.