Why Echuca?

The shire’s geographic location guarantees excellent weather year round, and when combined with a range of landforms and soils capable of sustaining a variety of dryland and irrigated agricultural pursuits, means the Shire’s diverse farming sector contributes significantly to the local economy.

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Echuca, an Aboriginal name meaning “Meeting of the Waters“, is indicative of the role rivers have to play in the town’s existence. Echuca is situated close to the junction of the Goulburn, Campaspe and Murray Rivers. It is located at the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne, contributing to its development as a thriving river port city during the 19th century. Echuca is also serviced by the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system.

Agriculture and tourism are the largest industry sectors of employment in the Campaspe Shire. Agricultural endeavours outside of tomato harvesting include dairy, wheat, sheep, pig, and cattle farming, as well as the many different orchard varieties.

Equally attractive to industry is the region’s extensive transport network. Major highways (including the Goulburn Valley, Murray Valley, Calder and Loddon Valley highways) criss-cross the region and connect to interstate routes, including one of Australia’s most important thoroughfares, the Hume. This road network and the recently upgraded freight and passenger rail system provide businesses and industries in the Goulburn Valley with direct access to all major ports and markets in south-east Australia. Echuca Airport is also located outside the town.