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Murray Princess 4 Night Murray River Outback Heritage Cruise: Mannum Return
Operated by Murray Princess
Tripcode: 4NT
Overview
Destination:
South Australia (Australia),
Duration:5 days
Travel Period
January 2025 - September 2025
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This cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blanchetown. Follow in the wake of great Australian pioneers on a 4 night cruise along the outback river highway. Experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands. Along the way, you’ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and many of the 350 bird species that inhabit the riverlands. Highlights include a visit to a vineyard and wine tasting at a cellar door, visit a typical Australian farm, woolshed and wildlife shelter, enjoy an Aussie barbecue beside the river and visit an Aboriginal archaeological site.
Highlights:
- Depart historic Mannum.
- 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.
- Optional Nocturnal Tour in a comfortable purpose built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls (additional cost).
- Optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost).
- Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites with an expert local guide*.
- Delight in a scenic tender boat ride.
- Optional Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour at conclusion of cruise (additional cost).
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.
Please note:
- Price is based per person twin share in an Inside Cabin with 2 x single beds.
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice due to weather, water levels and other operational requirements.
- Cruise departs Mannum on selected Mondays at 4:30pm and returns to Mannum Fridays at 9:00am.
- Optional post-cruise Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour returns to Adelaide at approximately 5:30pm.
- Return coach transfers, private car transfers, or car parking at Mannum are available at an additional cost - please enquire with our sales team.
Standard inclusions
- All meals (table d’hote and a la carte menus).
- An exciting selection of onshore tours.
- Guided nature walks & eco-excursions.
- Onboard presentations.
- Live entertainment.
Please note: Beverages are at an additional cost.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Mannum, South Australia
Mid-afternoon the Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.
Day 2: Blanchetown, South Australia
Daybreak and it’s time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of teh river’s water.
This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted out with beautiful red gum bars. After dinner, join us for all the fun and excitement, and participate in our “Murray River Cup”.
Day 3: Swan Reach, South Australia
After breakfast we cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s, was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (additional cost). Join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by.
When we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
Optional tour: Sunnydale Nocturnal Tour. Additional cost and bookings can be made on board through your Guest Services Attendant.
Day 4: Younghusband Holdings, South Australia
After an optional early morning Bush Tucker Breakfast* or bush walk with the Captain, the vessel cruises slowly downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time –
tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about Aboriginal history in the area.
We return to the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a scenic tender boat ride. Tonight, join your fellow guests for a delicious final night dinner and enjoy the evening entertainment.
*Optional tour: Bush Tucker Breakfast. Additional cost and bookings can be made on board through your Guest Services Attendant.
Day 5: Mannum, South Australia
We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf.
Departure dates
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Operator
Murray Princess
Join the Murray Princess Crew on one of the world’s longest rivers, the mighty Murray River. The Murray Princess is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia’s most dynamic travel companies, bringing the nation’s best tourism and transport experiences to the world.
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Conditions apply. Prices advertised are per person, twin share in an Inside cabin. Cruise prices exclude drinks, optional tours and services. A deposit of $200 per person is due within 48 hours of booking. If booking is made within 60 days of travel, full payment must be made at time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please ask your travel consultant.
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