But that’s what’s on offer when you hire a paddleboard from Echuca Moama Stand Up Paddle.
Founded in 2015, Echuca Moama Stand Up Paddle offers guests the opportunity to experience the power and might of the Murray River as they paddle downstream to the Port of Echuca.
“It’s the most beautiful to way to see Echuca-Moama and the incredible nature that surrounds it,” Echuca Moama Stand Up Paddle founder Jess Snelson said.
“Seeing this part of the town by paddle, instead of by paddle-steamers, allows you to truly take in the area and appreciate the beauty of the place.
“It really is the best way to experience it.”
The tour lasts for two hours, with all participants being given a tutorial on how to paddle beforehand.
Participants will begin at Chinaman’s Bend, before paddling downstream 4km to Victoria Park, taking just over an hour.
“We meet at Vic Park and then shuttle everyone upstream to Chinaman’s Bend so that they can paddle downstream,” Jess said.
“It’s so much fun and can be enjoyed by people who are five years old or 105 years old.
“Your little ones can sit on the front of the paddleboard, and children eight or over can probably even go solo.
“There is honestly nothing better than watching the sunrise while paddling on the Murray, or watching it set.
“It’s just so beautiful.”
Echuca Moama Stand Up Paddle offer tours seven days a week, with prices starting at $50 per person.
For bookings, text your preferred time and date to 0428 300 417.
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