Echuca CBD (High St & Hare St)

432 votes

Cobbled High Street, heritage shopfronts and Hare Street cafés form a walkable retail spine where brunch, boutique browsing and Friday-night live music happen within two blocks. That “park once, do it all” convenience boosts demand for cottages and townhouses tucked just a few turns off the main drag.

2

Port of Echuca Discovery Centre

376 votes

Restored red-gum wharves, working steam engines and daily paddle-steamer cruises anchor Echuca’s world-famous river port. Tourism jobs, year-round events and school excursions keep the precinct buzzing, adding big-city visitor energy that cafés, B&Bs and nearby short-stay investments happily convert into strong turnover.

3

Murray River Foreshore

344 votes

Sandy beaches, shady red-gums and houseboat moorings span kilometres of riverbank on both the Victorian and NSW sides. Residents squeeze in sunrise kayaks or sunset gourmet picnics without a drive, selling the dream of resort-style living that regularly features in local marketing copy.

4

Campaspe River Shared Trail

311 votes

This sealed path follows gum-lined bends from Echuca East to scenic Rochester, linking playgrounds, dog parks and fishing decks. Cyclists knock off morning kilometres car-free, while families stroll to after-school sport, giving neighbouring streets tangible wellbeing appeal and consistent buyer interest.

5

Echuca Regional Hospital

287 votes

With a new 33-bed acute ward, maternity suites and 24/7 emergency, the hospital safeguards community health and anchors hundreds of professional jobs. Reliable staff demand keeps rental vacancies tight, and retirees value top-tier care minutes from the riverfront.

6

Echuca–Moama Bridge

263 votes

The second river crossing opened in 2022, cutting peak-hour congestion and linking Victorian shopping to NSW clubs in under five minutes. Smoother traffic boosts tourism flows and slashes commuter times, delivering clear upside to Moama acreage and Echuca infill alike.

7

Rich River Golf Club

241 votes

Two championship 18-hole courses, a modern resort, lawn bowls and vibrant dining terrace make Rich River a lifestyle magnet. Golf-enthused tree-changers seek nearby villas for instant buggy access, while tournament calendars funnel regular visitor spend into local hospitality coffers.

8

Echuca Railway Station

218 votes

Daily V/Line services and integrated coach links put Bendigo, Melbourne and Deniliquin within easy reach. Comfortable Wi-Fi commutes tempt professionals to trade city rents for riverside living, supporting investor confidence in neat brick units walkable to the platforms.

9

Moama Botanic Gardens

206 votes

Arid-zone beds, sensory plantings and whimsical sculptures unfurl beside Horseshoe Lagoon, creating a tranquil picnic haven. Weekend garden walks and spring festivals lift Moama’s liveability score and complement the area’s growing reputation for boutique wine and fine dining.

10

Aquatic Reserve & Splash Park

194 votes

Turtles sun-bake on logs while kids dart through splash-pad jets at this CBD-edge lagoon reserve. Summer concerts, food-truck Fridays and school-holiday programs knit the community together, giving nearby townhouses a family-friendly edge that sells swiftly.

11

Kyabram Fauna Park

182 votes

Kangaroos, koalas and cassowaries roam spacious enclosures in this much-loved wildlife park 30 minutes south-west. Annual passes, keeper talks and new meerkat encounters draw steady visitor traffic, supporting regional tourism jobs and short-stay accommodation occupancy.

12

Kings Park (Echuca)

171 votes

Footy-netball, cricket nets and a modern skate plaza converge at Kings Park, the town’s sporting heartbeat. Saturday crowds support canteens and nearby cafés, while properties bordering the ovals enjoy open green views that rarely linger on market.

13

Bendigo TAFE – Echuca Campus

162 votes

Trades workshops, allied-health labs and hospitality kitchens give locals pathways into skilled regional careers without leaving home. Student enrolments bolster rental demand for low-maintenance units and underwrite café traffic along nearby High Street.

14

St Mary’s Primary School, Echuca

153 votes

Strong literacy scores, a thriving music program and wrap-around before-care make St Mary’s a sought-after Catholic option. Catchment proximity tops many buyer wish-lists, driving lively competition for three-bedroom brick homes within stroller distance.

15

Echuca College

147 votes

Specialist STEM labs, agriculture plots and VCAL trade pathways position Echuca College as the district’s flagship public secondary. Dedicated bus routes widen enrolments, sustaining solid family rental demand across Echuca East and Moama growth corridors.

16

Murray Valley Highway

139 votes

Running the length of northern Victoria, the highway funnels fresh-food freight, tourists and daily commuters through Campaspe. Quick truck links nurture agribusiness profitability and reassure hybrid workers balancing metro and regional commitments.

17

Rochester Sports Museum

131 votes

Dedicated to Sir Hubert ‘Possum’ Evans and local sporting legends, this volunteer-run museum celebrates country Victoria’s rich athletic history. Quirky memorabilia draws curious travellers off the highway, injecting welcome foot-traffic into Rochester’s café strip.

18

Kyabram CBD (Allan St)

123 votes

Allan Street’s wide footpaths host bakeries, boutiques and the famed Big Strawberry café. Recent façade grants refreshed heritage shopfronts, lifting kerb appeal and reinforcing Kyabram’s status as Campaspe’s second retail anchor behind Echuca.

19

Girgarre Farmers Market

114 votes

On the second Sunday each month, this tiny dairy hamlet bursts with 120 stalls hawking goat cheese, sourdough and backyard greens. Live brass bands and recycled-instrument jams create festival vibes, boosting regional agritourism and community pride.

20

Campaspe Shire Council Offices

108 votes

Set amid leafy Civic Gardens, the council chambers host planning sessions, art displays and weekend weddings. Ready access to permits, community grants and events underscores a well-serviced lifestyle that appeals to long-term residents and newcomers alike.

Area Hotlist — Campaspe VIC