Murray Princess 8 Day Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise with Adelaide Stay

11 Day Cruise Package

Experience a remarkable 8 day Murray Princess cruise from Murray Bridge in the south to Blanchetown in the north including a tour to the famous Barossa Valley, 3 nights in Adelaide, an Adelaide city tour, flights and transfers. The famous paddle-wheeler Murray Princess will moor at Murray Bridge, Younghusband, Piggy Flat, Salt Bush Flat, Caurnamont, Sunnydale and Blanchetown. Visit 2 premium wineries in the Barossa Valley where you will enjoy wine tastings and a winery lunch as well as the Burk Salter Boutique Winery. Visit the townships of Murray Bridge and Swan Reach and enjoy included nature walks, and shore excursions as well as an optional tour of Monarto Zoo, an optional Sunnydale Nocturnal Tour and an optional bush tucker breakfast.   Themes include: South Australia, Departs from Adelaide, River Cruising, Returns from Adelaide. + Show more

Package Includes

  • Return Flights to Adelaide (pricing options below)
  • 8 Day Murray Princess Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise
  • 3 Nights Adelaide Hotel (superior 4 star)
  • Adelaide City Tour
  • All meals onboard the Murray Princess, FREE onshore tours, FREE guided nature walks and eco-excursions, FREE onboard presentations, FREE live entertainment and FREE onboard tea and coffee.
  • Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Port, Hotel and Airport)

Highlights

  8 Day Murraylands & Wildlife River Cruise   Adelaide   Barossa Valley   Blanchetown   Mannum   Caurnamont   Lock 1   Burk Salter Boutique Winery   Wine Tastings   Swan Reach   Swan Reach Museum   Sunnydale   Murray Bridge   Salt Bush Flat   River View Lodge   Wildlife Tour   Small Group Discovery Cruise   Woolshed Show   Native Wildlife Shelter   Bush Walk   Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park   Guided Tour of Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park   Rock Carvings   Younghusband   Murray River Cup   Mount Lofty Ranges   Historic Churches   Rundle Mall   Gouger Street   North Adelaide   Wineries of South Australia   Wildlife of South Australia   Murray River
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DAY 1 Fly to Adelaide

Fly to Adelaide and begin your Murray River adventure. You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. 

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation

DAY 2 Adelaide City Tour

Adelaide is famous for stylish architecture, beautiful parklands, boutique shopping, cafe strips, sandy swimming beaches, fabulous arts events, festivals, nightlife, and sandstone cottages with sweeping gardens. The diverse cultural mix of its population guarantees that the food is sensational. Adelaide is Australia's wine capital and lies between rolling hills to the east and beautiful sandy beaches to the west, with world class vineyards within easy reach. 

Your friendly driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned luxury coach before sharing experiences, fascinating facts and enchanting stories in the onboard full commentary throughout the morning. Today see Victoria Square (heart of Adelaide City), Gouger Street (restaurant cafe strip), King William Street's famous boulevard, The Terraces (4 terraces that separate the city from its greenbelts) and Adelaide's magnificent parks, gardens and greenbelts. See River Torrens with its delightful garden banks, Parliament House, State Library, Trinity Church (Adelaide's oldest church), and fashionable Hutt Street. See Beehive Corner at Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval (one of Australia's most notable cricket grounds and houses the Bradman collection), the quaint suburbs of historic North Adelaide and St Peter's Cathedral. See the National Wine Centre of Australia and Adelaide’s Cultural Boulevard of North Terrace - drive by the University, Library, Art Gallery & Museum. 

Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore Adelaide and some of its treasures. 

Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation 

DAY 3 Explore Adelaide

Spend the day taking in the sights and surrounds of Adelaide. Visit the famous Adelaide Hills or spend the day exploring the churches, parks and famous museums and galleries of Adelaide. 

Alternatively, you can visit the seaside town of Glenelg, famous for its beaches and many tourist attractions. 

The choice is yours. 

Overnight Adelaide Accommodation

DAY 4 Board the Murray Princess and Cruise to Caurnamont

This afternoon enjoy a scenic drive by luxury coach to Mannum to begin your 8 day Murray Princess Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner as you cruise north towards Caurnamont. Look for nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank such as kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises and many other species as you enjoy music from your onboard entertainer and cruise under floodlight to your overnight mooring at Caurnamont.

Transfer to Mannum, Welcome Dinner, Onboard Entertainment, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess

DAY 5 Cruise from Caurnamont to Blanchetown

Take in the spectacular Murray River scenery at daybreak and watch for the prolific birdlife of the area including swans, pelicans and wrens. Enjoy a leisurely morning as you continue cruising north towards Blanchetown through one of the 13 locks that maintain the flow and water levels of the Murray River.

Arrive at your overnight mooring of Blanchetown this afternoon. As the sun sets, enjoy a guided tour of Burk Salter Wines vineyards and enjoy a wine tasting at the beautiful cellar door that is fitted out with red gum bars. Later we enjoy a delicious two course dinner – before the highly anticipated fun and excitement of the ‘Murray River Cup”. 

Breakfast, Lunch, Winery Tour, Wine Tastings, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess 

DAY 6 Cruise from Blanchetown to Sunnydale

After breakfast cruise down river to Swan Reach, now home to native flower and fruit growers, the town was first settled in the 1850’s and was the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area. 

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the township and visit the Swan Reach Museum. Perhaps pause for a coffee or an ale at the original Swan Reach Homestead - now the Swan Reach Hotel. This afternoon we cruise south towards Sunnydale and immerse ourselves in the tranquillity of the River Murray landscapes. On arrival at our overnight mooring in Sunnydale, we step ashore to watch the Woolshed Show, an insight into typical Australian Woolshed history. Later, visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where you can see some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals, before enjoying a special barbecue dinner cooked and served on the banks of the Murray River. After dinner you may choose to take an optional nocturnal tour to look for wildlife. 

Breakfast, Lunch, Swan Reach Guided Tour, Woolshed Show, Native Wildlife Shelter, Special BBQ Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess 

DAY 7 Cruise from Sunnydale to Younghusband

This morning, enjoy an early morning bush walk with the Captain or you may choose to experience an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast. Cruise downriver to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park while taking in views of the spectacular cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. 

Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park is one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites and home to the Nganguraku people who have lived there for at least 5000 years. Take a guided tour along the boardwalk to view ancient rock carvings and learn about the Aboriginal history of the area.

Later, return to the P.S. Murray Princess and continue cruising south to your overnight mooring, Younghusband. Enjoy a scenic tender boat ride along the way if you wish. Tonight savour a delicious dinner in the ambience of the Sturt Dining Room followed by an evening of entertainment.

Breakfast, Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park Guided Tour, Lunch, Scenic Tender Boat Ride, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess 

DAY 8 Visit the Barossa Valley & Cruise to Murray Bridge

Leave Younghusband and cruise back to Mannum. After breakfast, tour to the Barossa Valley, Australia’s most famous wine region. Visit two premium wineries and enjoy a winery lunch before returning to the P.S. Murray Princess and cruising to your overnight mooring of Murray Bridge.

Breakfast, Winery Tour, Winery Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess 

DAY 9 Visit Murray Bridge & Cruise to Salt Bush Flat

Today visit Murray Bridge, the township built at the site of the first bridge to cross the Murray River.

Murray Bridge lies 80km east of Adelaide, the fantastic climate lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle including water sports, fishing, boating, swimming, walking and hiking. A city situated in splendid scenic surrounds dotted with picturesque farms, Murray Bridge attractions include, Sturt Reserve, the Round House and Captain's Cottage Museum.

After a hearty breakfast, you could choose to explore the town’s landmarks and fascinating attractions or join the optional wildlife tour to Monarto Safari Park.

This afternoon, join a special presentation on the abundance of food and wine produced in the Riverland and then we continue our journey upriver where we moor for the night at Salt Bush Flat. After dinner, delight in the entertainment provided by the on-board musician. 

Breakfast, Optional Monarto Zoo Tour, Lunch, Food & Wine Presentation with tastings, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess 

DAY 10 Cruise to Piggy Flat/Coolcha

The Murray Riverlands are home to a wonderful and diverse variety of native plants and animals, gnarled red river gums dot the waters edge, mallee trees and native pines abound, the mighty river teems with fish including Murray cod and Australian smelt, small animals such as frogs, snakes and possums make the scenic riverbanks their home. 

This morning experience a guided nature walk where your guide will share their wealth of knowledge about the local flora and fauna before we depart to cruise downriver. Just beyond Fromms Landing, we take a gentle turn and glide towards River View Lodge, nestled near the serene shores of Piggy Flat and Coolcha. Here, your adventure awaits aboard an exciting discovery vessel, ready to immerse you in the wonders of the Murray. As we embark on this intimate journey in small, personalised groups, we are surrounded by an enchanting maze of tranquil waters and lush landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for the graceful darters, herons, and egrets as they dance along the river’s muddy edges.  

The afternoon offers a choice to enjoy bocce or fishing challenges before joining your fellow cruise guests for your final delicious dinner in the Sturt Dining Room.   

Breakfast, Guided Nature Walk, Small Group Discovery Cruise, Lunch, Bocce, Fishing Challenges, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the P.S. Murray Princess 

DAY 11 Return to Mannum & Fly Home

This morning return to Mannum and after breakfast, say goodbye to your new found friends and fellow travellers. You will then be transferred to Adelaide Airport for you flight home.

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer 

Inclusions aboard the Murray Princess

Relax in your private cabin onboard the PS Murray Princess along the Murray River and enjoy FREE full board cuisine, FREE onshore tours, FREE guided nature walks and eco-excursions, FREE onboard presentations, use of onboard leisure facilities such as the mini gym, FREE live entertainment and FREE onboard tea and coffee. Your package includes an inside cabin but can be upgraded to an outside cabin or Stateroom.  

Upgrade to an Outside Cabin: Outside cabins are located on the higher Randell and Cadell decks and open onto the outside deck area with picture windows to view the passing Murray River scenery.

Upgrade to a Stateroom: Staterooms feature double beds and are located on the Randell and Cadell decks. Each stateroom opens onto the outside deck area and includes a mini-bar, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Airport and Port Transfers Included

You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You will also be transferred from Adelaide to Mannum to meet your cruise and from Mannum to Adelaide Airport for your flight home.  

Cruise Direction Varies by Departure Day

The above itinerary is based on Friday departures – Tuesday departures will visit the same locations but in different order - cruise to Murray Bridge, Salt Bush Flat, Piggy Flat/Coolcha, Mannum, Caurnamont, Sunnydale, Younghusband, Mannum. 

The Murray Princess in Detail

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Murray Princess Packages Include:

• All meals onboard (buffet & a la carte)
• Shore tours, guided walks, eco talks
• ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat (tender tours)
• Live onboard entertainment
• Onboard presentations
• Local food & wine tastings
• Use of mini gym
• Free Wi-Fi, Turn Down Service (including a copy of the
  following day’s itinerary), coffee and tea 

Join the PS Murray Princess Crew on the mighty Murray River. The Murray basin covers one third of the Australian continent across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Cruise this iconic Australian outback river highway in South Australia aboard the southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddle-wheeler, the PS Murray Princess.

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