River Murray Highlights including Lunch Cruise
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Visit some of the the major highlights along the mighty River Murray, Australia’s longest river
- Enjoy morning tea and lunch on a cruise along the river in the luxurious Proud Mary
- Hit the road in a coach and admire the beauty of the river
- Stop at picturesque lookouts for great photo opportunities
- Hotel pick up and drop off included in the tour
Overview
After the cruise, you will enjoy the alternate view as you take a coach from its riverside and see how the mighty river meanders its way.
The tour also gives great photo opportunities including at the lookout overlooking the township of Mannum.
That’s not all. On your way back to Adelaide, You can visit shop (optional) to purchase items.
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Adelaide and taken to the mighty River Murray, which is the longest river in Australia. It is seven times longer than the Thames and the third longest navigable river in the world, after the Amazon and the Nile. The river runs across three Australian states – South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
To begin your cruise, get onboard the luxury vessel Proud Mary. The vessel offers spectacular river views and is well equipped. Take in the beautiful view that passes by as you enjoy morning tea during the cruise. Sit back and relax, as you will be served a sumptuous buffet lunch after noon.
Next, you will de-board the vessel and take on the road in a coach and tour along the bank of River Murray, driving past Yonghusband. Enjoy the astonishing views along the way as you see the river meandering alongside the road. You will also get the opportunity to capture the lovely view that come on the way as you will halt at several beautiful spots including the famous Mannum Lookout for photo opportunities.
Before heading back to Adelaide via the Adelaide Hills, you can visit a shop to purchase items.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Morning pick-up and evening set-down
- Full day coach tour with expert commentary
- 2 hour cruise on-board , 2-course lunch including complimentary water, tea & coffee (other drinks available for purchase at the bar)
- Stunning orange cliffs, weeping willows & huge red river gums and see pelicans, galahs, cockatoos and cormorants
- Picturesque lookouts
- Afternoon tea at Melba’s Chocolate Factory (own expense) or shop visit at Woodside Cheese Wrights
Exclusions
- Beverages
- Afternoon tea
- Tips
Please note
Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice.
Please advise any special dietary or allergy information at time of booking, prior to travelling. Requests once the tour has commenced cannot be catered for.
This tour will only operate with a minimum of 10 people
If minimum numbers are not met an alternate date will be offered or a full refund given.Cruise times may vary slightly depending on river boarding point: Monday – Board at the river town of Mannum.
Cruise duration is approximately 2 hours.
Vessel type and lunch may vary at times of maintenance and if a second division is scheduled. (Captain Proud is generally the replacement vessel and departs from Murray Bridge)
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