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MURRAY RIVER

Steeped in Aboriginal and pioneering
history and blessed with tranquil scenery,
the Murray River region has something for
everyone. Take to the water and experience
the grandeur of the mighty Murray. Food
lovers will be impressed with the abundant
variety of fresh food and great wine, while
the adventurous will love exploring by kayak
or hiking.
SEE
• See local and contemporary artwork at the
Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
• Be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of
the night sky in Australia’s first internationally
recognised International Dark Sky Reserve
DO
• Embark on an African-style safari at Monarto
Murray River
Zoological Park
• Paddle your way along the Lower Murray
ATTRACTION
Canoe Trail
Renmark
Paringa • Take a cruise along the Murray River
Blanchetown EAT & DRINK
South Australian Tourism Commission/Adrian Mann Monarto Zoo Murray Bridge WHAT’S ON
Swan Reach
• Stock up on gourmet treats at the Murray
Walker Flat
Bridge Farmers Market
Adelaide
Mannum
Younghusband
2025 Bend enduro
Tailem Bend
12 to 14 September
Lake
Monarto Safari Park Alexandrina SA VIC
From 2956 * ^ per person twin share
$

6 DAYS | MURRAY BRIDGE TO MURRAY
BRIDGE
OPERATOR: Proud Mary
TRAVEL TYPE: Cruise
DEPARTS: Sundays from Murray Bridge at 7pm

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit to Revolution Motor Museum, Apricot Farm
and Almond Farm
• Australian themed bush barbecue and Captain’s
Dinner on the last night
INCLUDES
• 5 nights on board accommodation
MURRAY RIVER INDULGENCE CRUISE 6 DAYS
• Meals as specified
Day 1: Murray Bridge to Sunnyside (S) Day 4: Blanchetown to Big Bend (BLD) • On shore entertainment and excursions guided
Welcome aboard! Enjoy a drink at the bar followed Join a guided ecological walk of Sugar Sack and learn by an ecologist • Use of all vessel facilities
by a delicious hot supper. As you cruise floodlights the importance of flood plains to the river system. • Maximum 36 passengers
illuminate the shore providing an excellent opportunity Cruise downstream towards Swan Reach before ^A fuel levy of AUD8 applies per person per night to be paid
to see nocturnal wildlife. arriving at the towering cliffs of Big Bend. Take a small directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. Sole use
Day 2: Sunnyside to Walker Flat (BLD) boat cruise through lagoons and inlets to see a range cabins and children prices also available.
Cruise upstream to Mannum, the birthplace of the of birdlife and wildlife. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Aussie
river boat trade. Take a tour of historic Mannum town barbecue under the stars followed by live entertainment
before continuing onto Walker Flat. This evening is and blazing campfire.
Australiana night featuring typically Australian dishes, Day 5: Big Bend to Mannum (BLD) Blanchetown
followed by a guided Nocturnal Discovery Tour where Berth at Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal conservation area for
you explore abundant wildlife including the Southern a guided tour of Aboriginal archaeological digs. Arrive Portee Station
Hairy Nosed Wombat. back in Mannum and enjoy some free time before this Swan Reach
Day 3: Walkers Flat to Blanchetown (BLD) evening’s Captain’s Dinner. Enjoy cocktails and hors Big Bend
This morning continue to the township of Swan d’oeuvres on board, followed by a five course dinner. Walker Flat Ngaut Ngaut
Reach and disembark for a visit to an almond farm Day 6: Mannum to Murray Bridge (BL) Teal Flat Purong
and the Swan Reach Museum. This afternoon arrive Enjoy a coach tour of Aussie Apricots and Revolution Mannum Bowhill
in Blanchetown, the site of the Lock and Weir No. 1 Motor Museum, followed by a delicious lunch prepared Younghusband
on the Murray River. In the evening, the cruise takes from fresh, local produce before reboarding Proud Mary Sunnyside
you to Sugar Sack (International Dark Sky Reserve) for the final leg of the journey. Murray Bridge START/FINISH
for stargazing. ATTRACTION
(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner, S = supper) CRUISE
Lake
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* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure. 77