South Australia's Murray River offers landscapes like none in the world. Aboard Captain Cook Cruises P.S. Murray Princess cruise past dramatic sandstone cliffs, displaying prolific bird life and unique Australian fauna. Explore and learn about the early days of Australia. Enjoy the relaxed comfort of the PS Murray Princess with small passenger numbers.
Outback Heritage 4 Night Cruise Itinerary
Day One - Monday - Mid-afternoon Captain Cook Cruises paddle wheeler the P.S. Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, Australia, which was the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication. Take time to relax as the paddle boat cruises up the mighty Murray River allowing you to enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a welcome aboard Captain Cook Cruises dinner. During the evening the Murray River boat will cruise under floodlight to an overnight mooring on the Murray River at Caurnamont. Keep your eyes peeled on the Murray River bank as you may see nocturnal wildlife including grey kangaroos, hair-nosed wombats, Murray River longnecked tortoises and spoon-beaked echidnas. Settle in for a night's entertainment by Captain Cook Cruises on-board entertainer who will provides music for those of you who wish a late night.
Day Two - Tuesday - Daybreak comes on the Murray River and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific bird life can be seen from the decks of the P.S. Murray Princes and includes pelicans, blue wrens and black swans. After breakfast it's time to cruise the Murray River again, this time the paddle steamer will cruise upstream to Blanchetown, through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow of the Murray River and levels of water. Shortly the river boat will reach Salters Station for overnight anchorage. This evening, as the last rays of the sun fade, you can join one of Captain Cook Cruises expert guides for a tour of Burk Salter's vineyard on the banks of the Murray River, there is even time for a little wine tasting at the cellar door. Tonight is fancy dress night on board the P.S. Murray Princess, (bring your own or hire one) as well as Captain Cook Cruises famous Murray River musical quiz.
Day Three - Wednesday - After breakfast join a Captain Cook Cruises guide for a walk along the eco-sensitive wetlands of Salters Station on the banks of the Murray River Australia. Back onboard the paddle steamer will cruise down the Murray River, after lunch many passengers enjoy an afternoon nap, watch the Australian landscape slide by, or enjoy a lifestyle and info-cruising presentation. During the afternoon your Murray River cruise will arrive at Sunnydale, here it's all ashore for the Woolshed Sound & Light Show that recreates typical Australian woolshed history. Later that day a visit is made to the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia's most interesting native animals are cared for. That evening your Captain Cook Cruises chefs will prepare a great Aussie Barbecue cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River Australia. After dinner you will be treated to a nocturnal eco-tour by tractor and cart.
Day Four - Thursday - After breakfast the P.S. Murray Princes slowly cruises downstream along the mighty Murray River past magnificent cliffs scoured by the Murray River over millions of years. The next stop for the paddle boat is Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia's most significant archaeological sites. Take a step back in time tens of thousands of years and join a Captain Cook Cruises knowledgeable guide for a boardwalk view of ancient rock carvings and learn about aboriginal history in the area. Back onboard the paddlesteamer the boat will cruise down the Murray River to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speed boat ride. The P.S. Murray Princess will cruise past large billabongs, open expanses of water and cliffs amazingly high. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular farewell dinner onboard the Murray Princess.
Day Five - Friday - After breakfast, Captain Cook Cruises, P.S. Murray Princess arrives at Mannum where all new friends and crew reluctantly say farewell.
Optional Barossa Valley Tour (additional cost $119) - Discover the richest and best known-wine making region in Australia - the Barossa Valley. Depart Mannum by coach and be transferred directly to the Barossa Valley tour at Williamstown. Including three premium wineries, lunch and free time in Tanunda prior to returning to Adelaide at 5.30pm.
Transfers - Car Parking is available at Mannum. Pre-bookings are essential for both Adelaide transfers and Mannum car parking. More details and prices are available on application.
EBS in the rates below indicates a
discounted Early Booking Saver rate.
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