Step back in time at the Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill
Olden days: Step back in time at the Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill.
Step back in time at Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill and see first-hand what life was like in a typical Mallee town in the early 1920s to 1950s.
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With four different types of homesteads showing different lifestyles at the time, through to a town, including blacksmiths, church and schools, as well as shops such as a post office, chemist and bakery, it is easy to immerse yourself into the lifestyle of a town back in that era.
An agricultural area shows off some of the easiest and more unusual examples of Australian farm machinery including headers, strippers, tractors and ploughs.
And that is only the beginning with plenty of sights on offer to see.
You can also enjoy a horse and carriage ride, or maybe a cruise on the Murray River aboard the PS Pyap if that is more your scene, with daily cruises.
Each evening, a laser and light spectacular ‘Heartbeat on the Murray’ is held at Pioneer Settlement, telling the story of the Murray River from formation until today.
Pioneer Settlement is located at 125 Monash Dve in Swan Hill, and is open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Bookings are recommended for the boat rides and the ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ laser and light spectacular, and can be made online at pioneersettlement.com.au or by phoning 1800 981 911.
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