7 Night Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise

If you're planning to travel after 1 April 2023, please click here for cruise fares and information.

Discover the dramatic South Australian outback on a cruise along Australia’s great inland highway. This seven night cruise is a unique historic and nature based adventure through ancient gorges and red gum forests, past towering sandstone cliffs and exploring historic ports, local vineyards and nature trails. Enjoy leisurely cruising 320 kilometres of the heart of the great Murray River between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge and take in the breathtaking Riverland. On the grand paddlewheel vessel the PS Murray Princess, you will experience a great variety of sights and sounds of river life, the beauty of its ever-changing landscape, visit historic places and indigenous sites, enjoy a woolshed and station experience and follow the region’s food and wine trail.

This cruise also includes a complimentary coach tour to the famous Barossa and its wineries.

About The Cruise

On the 7 Night Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise , you'll have the opportunity to... 

• Explore the township of Murray Bridge or take a tour of the historic Roundhouse
• Optional Monarto Safari Park Wildlife Tour on Saturday departing Murray Bridge (additional cost)
• Enjoy a guided nature walk with expert local guides
• Get up close to the river birdlife on board the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat
• Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown
• Visit the cellar door at Burk Salter Boutique Winery
• Take a walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry)
• See the towering sandstone cliffs at the Big Bend
• Watch the Sunnydale Woolshed Show & go to the Native Wildlife Shelter
• Enjoy a riverside Aussie Barbecue
• Go on a Nocturnal Tour in a comfortable purpose built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls (optional - additional cost)
• Enjoy a Bush Tucker Breakfast (optional - additional cost)
• Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites with an expert local guide
• Delight in a tender boat ride

PLUS

• FREE Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour

Please note, these activities may be subject to change.

While on board, you'll enjoy...

• Relaxing in one of the two lounges, with spectacular scenery views
• Hanging out on the Sun Deck at the top of the vessel
• Breakfast each morning
• Delicious a la carte lunches
• Dining each evening with fellow passengers
• Onboard entertainment
  

Pricing

For travel between 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.

Conditions

• *Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares are based on Off Peak Early Booking Saver (EBS) Fares which is a 20% discount on standard brochure fares valid for bookings that are made up to 90 days prior to departure, subject to availability at time of booking. 
• Peak Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares (which excludes Staterooms) of 10% discount applies in travel periods in March, April, May and September to December.  
• EBS Fares have limited availability and a select number of cabins have been set aside for this special fare. Once these cabins have been sold (allocation exhausted), prices revert to Standard Fares.
  
• ^Outside Cabins and Staterooms can accommodate an extra person based on 1 double bed and 1 single bed, but availability is limited. Outside Cabin extra person prices available on enquiry.  
• Above fares are based on cabins with 2 x single beds. Inside and Outside Cabins with a double bed incur a surcharge (no surcharge applies for Staterooms). 
• Please refer to the Early Booking Saver Conditions and Standard Cruise Fare Terms and Conditions for full details.

Additional Information

We offer complimentary return coach transfers to Mannum from selected Adelaide CBD hotels as well as a return to the Adelaide Airport or secure car parking at Mannum (bookings essential). 

Private car transfers are available from and to Adelaide CBD as well as return to the Adelaide Airport. Additional charges apply and pre-bookings are essential - Find out more.