- Four nights aboard PS Australian Star
- Experiences in three destinations
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 12 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Services of an APT Tour Director
- Exclusive round-trip coach transportation to Melbourne
- Owner-led guided tour of Restdown Wines and Walking Trail, followed by a delicious lunch
- Riverside BBQ dining under the stars, complete with live entertainment and a crackling campfire
- Journey back in time and discover Echuca’s dark secrets of the past on a one-hour guided lantern tour
Murray River Escape
Trip Type: River Cruise , Land JourneyNZD 5,345.00 /Person
Murray River Escape
Over five days, discover the Murray River region aboard the brand-new luxury paddlesteamer, the PS Australian Star. Savour the region’s delectable fine dining, sample some of the Murray’s finest wines and visit fascinating cultural sites at Echuca, Perricoota Station and more.
Be met in Melbourne and transferred by coach to Echuca to pause for a delicious lunch before continuing to Torrumbarry on the banks of the mighty Murray River, where you’ll board your marvellous home for the next four nights, the five-star PS Australian Star. The brand-new paddlesteamer is the largest in the southern hemisphere and boasts modern and spacious rooms, hosting a maximum of just 38 guests. Settle in and meet your fellow travellers as your paddlesteamer sets off upstream. You can soak in the scenery from your room’s own private verandah, or you might like to relax in the Hopwood Lounge or share a drink in the outdoor seating area as you sail in unrivalled luxury en route to Norris Bend. A riverside campfire and chef-prepared welcome dinner awaits in the bush surrounds, before you retire to your stylish room for your first night aboard.
Accommodation
Four Nights, PS Australian Star
- Lunch
- Dinners
Following breakfast on board, cruise to the iconic Perricoota Station then board a coach for a visit to Restdown Wines. Here you’ll join the property’s owners for a guided tour along a beautiful walking trail, learning about significant Indigenous heritage sites, before savouring a gourmet lunch and wine tasting featuring the region’s local produce. After lunch, return to Perricoota Station to tour its historic buildings and pristine gardens before returning to your paddlesteamer for dinner on the deck. A documentary on the famous paddlesteamers and communities of the Murray River provides the perfect way to close out another sensational day on the river.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
A fabulous full day of cruising awaits today after the morning mist settles around wildlife-rich Perricoota. The pleasant and relaxing journey to Layfield Lane reveals the beauty of the special environment, which can be admired in its full glory from the many panoramic viewing points of the PS Australian Star. Enjoy lunch in the onboard space of your choice, whether you’d like to soak in the rays on the outdoor deck or relax in Cadell’s Dining Room. Tonight, delight in a delectable Australian BBQ on the riverbank followed by live entertainment and time to relax around the campfire (weather dependent).
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Following another delicious onboard breakfast, depart your floating home for a half-day exploration of the fascinating town of Echuca. Embark on the Henry Hopwood Town Tour, discovering Echuca’s icons including Hopwood’s Punt and the pontoon bridge, which was the region’s original Murray River crossing. Next is a brilliant morning tea aboard the PS Canberra, which was constructed in 1912, before free time to further explore Echuca. Return to the PS Australian Star for lunch before setting sail upstream again, passing the historic port of Echuca Wharf. Enjoy your final night on board this evening.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Enjoy a riverside stroll before breakfast if an early rise appeals to you, then farewell the PS Australian Star for the last time and board a coach for your return journey to Melbourne, where your unforgettable holiday comes to an end.
Meals Included- Breakfast
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees
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Prices are for tour only, flights not included
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This itinerary forms part of the 8 Day - Retreat to the Murray. Refer Tour Code: GCVIC8
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