Follow the Poetry Trail
For an easy stroll or drive in the Echuca Heritage Precinct an Audio Poetry Trail is available. Here several poems inspired by our heritage, the natural environment and the atmosphere of this special place can be heard.
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Just go to the Poetry Trail page and scroll through to listen to the poems.
QR codes are displayed at the five listening stages indicated by Poetry Trail plaques.
By following the map (GPS) and using a SCAN app on a smart phone visitors may listen to readings of these poems which acknowledge our early peoples, those who came afterwards and the ever changing river and bush.
Simply download a QR reader from your Google Play or App Store, open your map and follow the trail. Don't forget to scan the codes to each Poetry Plaque!
Indigenous
Hyllus Maris
“Spiritual song of the Aborigine “
On the large Log alongside the walking track behind EM Visitor Information Centre
This poem and the location was chosen to acknowledge the early peoples of the area as it is believed to have been a busy meeting place for the Yorta Yorta peoples.
Published early local
Keighley Goodchild – “A Nautical Yarn”
Behind old Library/ near Bunya Bunya Pine corner of High and Heygarth Streets.
This site was chosen as the poet is believed to have lived and worked in this area of town
Chinese History
Mick Coventry
"From China To Gold"
On Campaspe River walkway fence beside Beechworth Bakery.
This poem was especially written in recognition of the early Chinese community, and the location chosen as many of had market gardens along the Campaspe River just south of this site.
River/Bush
Mick Coventry
“The Talkin’ of the Bush”
On Marungal Jetty post on Campaspe river near back entrance of Echuca Hotel.
Chosen for the bushland atmosphere of the Campaspe River frontage.
River/Paddlesteamers
Will Lawson –“Echuca Way”
Along walkway near Alison barge on Murray Esplanade, North end of walk near seats
Chosen as it overlooks the Murray River, wharf & paddlesteamers creating a congenial atmosphere for this poem.
