Accommodation for the Massive Murray Paddle
NOVEMBER 2024
A range of accommodation options are on offer to participants that can be catered to meet individual or team needs.
You are welcome to stay where you choose along the event's route, and we do suggest staying in local hotels / motels or the many lovely camp grounds.
We recommend that you stay at the following locations over the week of the event.
Day 0 - Yarrawonga or Tocumwal
There is an opening ceremony at Yarrawonga (TBA) this generally starts at 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Day 1 - Tocumwal
Day 2 - Picnic Point, Moama or Echuca
Day 3 - Moama or Echuca
Day 4 - Gunbower, Cohuna, Koondrook or Barham
Gunbower Recreation Reserve Camping
- $5 donation per vehicle to assist with maintenance costs.
Space for Tents, Caravans and vehicles behind the Oval.
• Tents only at Felix Park (near the fishing Jetty)
• No Tents or vehicles allowed on the Oval by order of the Gunbower Recreation Committee
• Toilets – onsite
• Shower rooms maybe available at the transportable next to the Netball Court.
Breakfast: The complex committee will provide an Egg & Bacon Roll > coffee/ juice/ tea combo for $10. If there are any dietary requirements.
Bookings: Please contact Simone Jones- Email: simone_jones@hotmail.com Mobile: 0467 751 328 to assist the Committee for Breakfast Catering, Parking & Camping arrangements for large numbers at the Recreation Grounds.
Other options in Gunbower
Gunbower Pub
Website: https://gunbowerhotel.com.au/
Gunbower Caravan Park
W: http://www.gunbowercaravanpark.com.au
Wattle Room / Gunbower Butter Factory
Bookings: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/30510010?source_impression_id=p3_1651926207_UB%2B3A9%2FRkdgDJh8b
The Grove Gunbower
Bookings: https://www.stayz.com.au/holiday-rental/p9160463
The Ridge Gunbower
Bookings: https://www.vrbo.com/en-au/holiday-rental/p9159862
East on the Creek - Gunbower
Enquiries: 0408 571 449
Day 5 - Gunbower, Cohuna, Koondrook or Barham
We highly recommend that you stay an additional night in the region, so you have a better recovery time and can drive home safety on Sunday.
Accommodation Suggestions:
Night of Day ZERO - Best to stay at Yarrawonga or Tocumwal
The teams that stay in Tocumwal for TWO nights really love not having to change accommodation. These teams do have an additional drive back from the OPENING CEREMONY and getting to the DAY ONE Start, however maybe this is a good compromise for your team.
Night of Day ONE - Your only choice is Tocumwal
Night of Day TWO - many of the larger teams stay at the PICNIC POINT Camp Ground (finish of Day Two and Start of Day Three)
Lots of other paddlers would rather take the drive into MOAMA or ECHUCA, as there is a larger choice of accommodation and places to eat. The drive from Picnic Point to Moama is about 40 minutes; it does mean a very early wake up for Day Three Start.
Night of Day THREE - Moama or Echuca is best - The 2024 start is scheduled to be at MOAMA BEACH.
Night of Day FOUR - When we finish at TORRUMBARRY and the Day Five Start is in Gunbower is an 17km drive. We highly recommend staying in Gunbower, Cohuna, Koondrook, Barham or even in Kerang.
Night of Day FIVE - When you arrive tired into KOONDROOK, we strongly encourage that you stay a night or two in town. There is a lot of accommodation and wonderful restaurants in KOONDROOK / BARHAM.
