10 Best Places to Retire in Australia

6. Echuca, Victoria (3 out of 4 recommendations)

A charming town situated near the Murray River, Echuca offers a wide range of health and recreational facilities for seniors. It may not be close to coastlines but its warm and welcoming community makes it friendly to retirees. Echuca has numerous clubs, vibrant communities, and social activities, allowing the town to live up to the meaning of its name “meeting of the waters.” It is also accessible as it is the closest settlement to Melbourne. Echuca also has a ranch where you can practice equestrian techniques and archery skills. That’s aside from natural parks, wildlife parks, wineries, and paddle steamers river tours that you can enjoy whenever you want.

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