Murray River 3 Night Wetlands Discovery Cruise
Additional Information
PRICE IS PER PERSON TWIN SHARE IN OUTSIDE CABIN ACCOMMODATION (single occupancy available).
ADELAIDE COACH TRANSFERS: Bookings Essential. Complimentary return coach transfers depart the Quality Rockford Hotel, 164 Hindley St Adelaide, Friday at 2.00pm and return Monday 12noon.
MANNUM CAR PARKING: Bookings Essential. Limited complimentary car parking is also available at Mannum subject to availability.
OPTIONAL POST CRUISE BAROSSA VALLEY TOUR (additional cost): Discover Australia’s richest and best known wine making region – the Barossa Valley. Depart Mannum by coach where you will be transferred directly to your Barossa Valley tour at Williamstown. The tour includes three premium wineries, lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning to Adelaide at 5.30pm.
SAMPLE ITINERARY (itineraries subject to change due to weather, water levels and other operational requirements)
Friday:
Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Craignook you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for grey kangaroos, hair-nosed wombats, Murray longnecked tortoises, spoon-beaked echidnas and many other species. (Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.)
Saturday:
Go ashore after a hearty breakfast for a guided nature walk to discover the local flora and fauna. We reboard and head upriver, past big river cliffs which tower 90 metres over us, and an ever-changing countryside. At the 207km mark we turn and head downriver to Fromm’s Landing where we join our discovery vessel for a backwater wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of backwaters, creeks and lagoons. The birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. Back on board, we continue downstream past picturesque cliffs to Piggy Flat. After dinner enjoy the fun and excitement of the Murray River Cup.
Sunday:
Bring your camera, we’re going ashore to capture the dawn light, a special time on the river. As we leave Piggy Flat breakfast is served. Enjoy a morning talk about the riverlands’ bountiful food and wine trail. After lunch we reach the Pomberuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Murray Bridge. The river has been a source of life for indigenous people of the riverlands, including Australia’s largest aboriginal community, the Ngarrindjeri people. Come with us to the centre for a fascinating insight into these people. Here, too, is a cottage industry hand-making chocolate using native fruits. Your ship departs for Mundarra. Join the Captain and officers for pre-dinner drinks and then the Captain’s Dinner & Dance.
Monday:
After breakfast, PS Murray Princess arrives at Mannum where we reluctantly say farewell.
- Included in price:
- Facilities: Two spas, two saunas, sun deck; two bars, two lounges, single-sitting dining saloon; speed boat; gift shop, library and video; lift; guest laundry and 24-hour tea and coffee facilities. Accommodation: 60 cabins and staterooms each with private bathroom ensuite, adjustable air-conditioning, electric blankets soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq metres. Outside Cabins open onto the outside deck and have picture windows. Dining: Dining aboard Murray Princess includes delicious table d'hote menus, Captain's Dinner and buffet dining. Breakfasts are buffet style. Every cruise includes shipboard accommodation, dining, all on-board facilities including the use of spas, saunas and exercise deck, entertainment, 24 hour self-service coffee bar and Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, any optional tours and fuel surcharges.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- A selection of souvenirs, toiletries, film and hats are available from the onboard gift shop.
- What to bring:
- Any medication you may require, sandals or low-heeled deck shoes and tennis shoes are most suitable on deck and for shore excursions. Smart casual wear is recommended. At the Captains Dinner on the final night of the cruise, a jacket and tie would not be out of place for gentlemen and a cocktail dress or pants outfit for the ladies. Be sure to bring a sun visor or hat, sunglasses (Polaroid) and good sun block.
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Cots & highchairs are available.
- Departure points:
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Mannum, South Australia
- Departure time:
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4:30 PM Fri
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Depart Mannum Friday 4.30pm (boarding from 2.30pm). Return Mannum Monday 9.00am.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Captain Cook Cruises
- Destinations
- Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Outback South Australia, Mannum, Murray River and Murray Bridge
- Departs From
- Mannum
Tour Description
There’s no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic Australian outback, its unique flora and fauna, and the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture close up than to drift unhurried and quietly under the power of the paddle-wheeler PS Murray Princess.
Captain Cook Cruises offers a unique historic and nature-based adventure, through some of the driest parts of the driest continent, past mallee scrub and ancient red gum forests, through towering gorges and ochre-coloured limestone cliffs.
Along the way visit historic ports and lush vineyards as we navigate the Murray’s locks and big river bends. You can hike around a boardwalk trail or take a guided nature walk. Take a small boat safari of the pristine wetlands, visit a riverside village, or take a nocturnal eco-tour before a riverside barbeque. Sample some of the local produce at the cellar door, or take a camera and catch some memorable scenes of the abundant birdlife.
You can also choose to extend your cruise with an optional full day tour of Australia’s richest and best known wine making regions - the Barossa Valley.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 05 September 2008.
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Tour
Murray River 3 Night Wetlands Discovery Cruise
Rates
- Adults
- $955.00
- Children
- $955.00
- Pensioners
- $955.00
Optional Extras
Barossa Valley Tour
Post cruise Barossa Valley Tour (per person)
Adults: – Children: – Pensioners: –
Car Parking
Complimentary Mannum Car Parking
Adults: – Children: – Pensioners: –
Coach Transfers
Complimentary Adelaide return coach transfers
Adults: – Children: – Pensioners: –
Single Occupancy
Single Occupancy Surcharge (per person)
Adults: $1383.00 | Children: $1383.00 | Pensioners: –
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