3 Night Murray River Discovery Cruise with Optional Melbourne Hotel & Transfers
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Itinerary
Day 1: Melbourne - Optional Pre Cruise Hotel Stay - Pan Pacific Hotel South Waharf
Pass By: Murray River Paddlesteamers - PS Emmylou, 57 Murray Esp Port of Echuca, Echuca, Victoria 3564 Australia
3 Night Cruises depart on selected Monday's at 12 noon throughout the year. Purchase Cruise only and self drive to Echuca, just 2.5hrs from Melbourne or add one of the Hotel & Transfer Options from Melbourne or Bendigo
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 1 Night Stay in a Premier King Room with Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day 2: Echuca - Murray River
Pass By: Riverboat Dock, Watson St, Echuca VIC 3564, Australia
MONDAY
Time for an afternoon drink with complementary local cheeses before your chef prepared welcome dinner. Tonight, we moor at Deep Creek Marina where you can enjoy a riverside walk
or just enjoy life on the river as PS Emmylou’s powerful floodlights light up the river banks and nocturnal wildlife begin to appear before you retire for the evening
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Double Bed Cabin with Private Ensuite
Day 3: Murray River Cruising
Pass By: Murray River, Throught the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, New South Wales Australia
TUESDAY
This morning PS Emmylou continues it’s journey down river towards Torrumbarry Weir. Here you can visit the Interpretive Centre learning about the Murray Darling Basin, the Weir and lock system which dates back to 1923. Walk across the Weir where you’re sure to see pelicans doing some fishing and other wildlife starting their day on the river. PS Emmylou then continues her river discovery upstream cruising past many riverside attractions
including the homestead of Perricoota Station, first settled by James Maiden in 1853 and famous for starring on the TV movie ”All the Rivers Run”.
This afternoon join us for a presentation of fine local Produce from the Perricoota Region including tasting the range of the new Echuca Distillery, a boutique craft distillery of craft spirits, including gin, flavoured vodka and liqueurs Tonight, enjoy a chef prepared dinner as we cruise to our overnight bush mooring near
5 Mile Reserve where you can enjoy a riverside campfire subject to river conditions
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Double Bed Cabin with Private Ensuite
Day 4: Murray River Cruising
Pass By: Murray River, Throught the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, New South Wales Australia
WEDNESDAY
This morning PS Emmylou departs up river towards our Layfield Mooring. Here we depart on a half day excursion travelling 30 minutes to the small town of Barmah. Enjoy a traditional Australian morning tea riverside before departing on your 1.5 hours Eco Cruise with expert guide, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife aboard the MV Kingfisher. We then visit the award winning Morrisons Riverview Winery where you will enjoy a 2-course lunch overlooking the river with wine tastings. We then re-join PS Emmylou where you can take a swim, try your luck fishing or relax for the afternoon. Tonight, you will enjoy our signature
Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée served by the owners before joining your guests at the grand dining
table. After dinner enjoy some star gazing sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Double Bed Cabin with Private Ensuite
Day 5: Echuca / Return Transfer to Bendigo / Melbourne
Pass By: Riverboat Dock, Watson St, Echuca VIC 3564, Australia
THURSDAY
Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell arriving
back at port at 9.30am. Your return transfer to Melbourne then takes you via the beautiful gold rush City of Bendigo. Here we pause for a coffee run at the trendy Chancery Lane, famous for
their art, food and great coffee. The journey then continue to Melbourne for Melbourne Airport or CBD drop offs.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Melbourne - Optional Pre Cruise Hotel Stay - Pan Pacific Hotel South Waharf
Pass By: Murray River Paddlesteamers - PS Emmylou, 57 Murray Esp Port of Echuca, Echuca, Victoria 3564 Australia
3 Night Cruises depart on selected Monday's at 12 noon throughout the year. Purchase Cruise only and self drive to Echuca, just 2.5hrs from Melbourne or add one of the Hotel & Transfer Options from Melbourne or Bendigo
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 1 Night Stay in a Premier King Room with Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day 2: Echuca - Murray River
Pass By: Riverboat Dock, Watson St, Echuca VIC 3564, Australia
MONDAY
Time for an afternoon drink with complementary local cheeses before your chef prepared welcome dinner. Tonight, we moor at Deep Creek Marina where you can enjoy a riverside walk
or just enjoy life on the river as PS Emmylou’s powerful floodlights light up the river banks and nocturnal wildlife begin to appear before you retire for the evening
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Double Bed Cabin with Private Ensuite
Day 3: Murray River Cruising
Pass By: Murray River, Throught the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, New South Wales Australia
TUESDAY
This morning PS Emmylou continues it’s journey down river towards Torrumbarry Weir. Here you can visit the Interpretive Centre learning about the Murray Darling Basin, the Weir and lock system which dates back to 1923. Walk across the Weir where you’re sure to see pelicans doing some fishing and other wildlife starting their day on the river. PS Emmylou then continues her river discovery upstream cruising past many riverside attractions
including the homestead of Perricoota Station, first settled by James Maiden in 1853 and famous for starring on the TV movie ”All the Rivers Run”.
This afternoon join us for a presentation of fine local Produce from the Perricoota Region including tasting the range of the new Echuca Distillery, a boutique craft distillery of craft spirits, including gin, flavoured vodka and liqueurs Tonight, enjoy a chef prepared dinner as we cruise to our overnight bush mooring near
5 Mile Reserve where you can enjoy a riverside campfire subject to river conditions
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Double Bed Cabin with Private Ensuite
Day 4: Murray River Cruising
Pass By: Murray River, Throught the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, New South Wales Australia
WEDNESDAY
This morning PS Emmylou departs up river towards our Layfield Mooring. Here we depart on a half day excursion travelling 30 minutes to the small town of Barmah. Enjoy a traditional Australian morning tea riverside before departing on your 1.5 hours Eco Cruise with expert guide, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife aboard the MV Kingfisher. We then visit the award winning Morrisons Riverview Winery where you will enjoy a 2-course lunch overlooking the river with wine tastings. We then re-join PS Emmylou where you can take a swim, try your luck fishing or relax for the afternoon. Tonight, you will enjoy our signature
Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée served by the owners before joining your guests at the grand dining
table. After dinner enjoy some star gazing sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Double Bed Cabin with Private Ensuite
Day 5: Echuca / Return Transfer to Bendigo / Melbourne
Pass By: Riverboat Dock, Watson St, Echuca VIC 3564, Australia
THURSDAY
Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell arriving
back at port at 9.30am. Your return transfer to Melbourne then takes you via the beautiful gold rush City of Bendigo. Here we pause for a coffee run at the trendy Chancery Lane, famous for
their art, food and great coffee. The journey then continue to Melbourne for Melbourne Airport or CBD drop offs.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 5x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- 3 nights accommodation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Afternoon tea
- Bottled water
- Select wines & beers at dinner.
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Riverboat Dock
- Entry/Admission - Murray River
Not included
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase outside dinner sitting)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 15years
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
50%
Nightlife
35%
Aquatic
25%
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