Wineries, Wildlife & Waterways: 6 Days

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1-5) South Australia Tourist Commission

Code: CR01

Pricing: Starting from $869

Description: Step aboard the nostalgic Murray Princess, for the ultimate steam boat experience on Australia’s mightiest river.

Inclusions: 5 night cruise on an authentic 120 passenger paddle wheeler; visits to breathtaking gorges, wineries, quaint townships; speedboat rides; Australian bush barbeque; historic Aboriginal tour; roundtrip transfers from Adelaide; all meals.

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Day 1

Murray Heritage: Today you will be transferred from your accommodation in Adelaide to Mannum where your paddle steamer awaits. This afternoon, the Murray Princess embarks on the ultimate riverboat adventure. On the Heritage Cruise you will come to know the mighty Murray in all its spectacular beauty and colorful lore. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner as you cruise the nocturnal riverbanks.

Day 2

Beautiful River Passage: Cruise along the river's most spectacular passage. Relax and experience the untamed spirit of the river as you cruise the Mallee country, through breathtaking gorges and the big river bends, past Swan Reach to Moorundie. As night falls the steamer's lights reveal the nocturnal river under a brilliant starlit sky.

Day 3

Locks, Vineyards & Historic Ports:The Murray's system of nine locks controls the massive flow of water down-river to the Southern Ocean. Murray Princess passes through Lock 1 before arriving at Morgan. This historic town was once the greatest river port in South Australia and the site of the famous Nor-West Bend Sheep Station. During the day there are optional tours of Morgan & South Australia's famous Barossa Valley, visiting three prestigious vineyards, an historic Australian homestead and Angaston village.

Day 4

River Adventure:Turning downriver Murray Princess makes a short riverside stop at Golden Crest Gardens, then back through Lock 1 past the famous Punyelroo Caves. Murray adventurers, take to the water for an exhilarating speed boat ride before arriving at our barbecue site. Tonight enjoy a traditional Australian campfire and bushdance on the banks of the Murray River.

Day 5

Land & People: Start the day naturally with an escorted riverbank walk providing some fascinating insights on the river's flora and fauna. Murray Princess then cruises to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, one of the most significant aboriginal archaeological digs in Australia. The tribal elders have returned both to protect their Dreaming place and to share its mysteries with others on a guided tour along the cliff face boardwalk. Tonight celebrate at the farewell Captain's Dinner Dance - a gala night to remember.

Day 6

Return transfer to Adelaide.

Optional Extensions:

• Indulge in a privately guided 4WD tour of Kangaroo Island.
• Spend a day or two meandering through the wineries in Barossa and Clare Valley.
• Board the mighty Ghan train which carves its way through the outback to Alice Springs and Darwin.
• Embark on an expedition to the amazing underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy.
• Experience the world’s most unique outback mail run.
• Immerse yourself in the working’s of a traditional working sheep station in the majestic Flinders Ranges.
• Explore the majesty of the Great Ocean Road as you self drive to Melbourne, Victoria.

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