9 Day Discover Kangaroo Island & The Murray

Adelaide -  Kangaroo Island

This morning you will check out from the hotel early and be transfered to Cape Jervis for your ferry to Kangaroo Island. On arrival to the island, you will commence your 2 day tour and experience the amazing flora and fauna that make up Kangaroo Island. 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Kangaroo Island Seafront 

Kangaroo Island - Adelaide

This morning after breakfast you will continue on your tour of the island which includes lunch. On the completion of the tour, you will be transfered to Penneshaw for your return ferry to Cape Jervis. From here, you will be taken back to Adelaide for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: The Terrace Hotel, Adelaide

Adelaide - Barossa Valley

After breakfast you will depart for your full day tour of the Barossa Valley, visitng the world famous wineries and enjoying lunch on one of your stops. You will be transfered back to your hotel for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: The Terrace Hotel, Adelaide

Adelaide - Mannum

This morning you will start your day early and be taken to the historical town of Mannum. It is here that you will board the 'Murray Princess' and start your river cruise journey. 

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.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: 'Murray Princess'

Murray River

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 you moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for your overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, you will 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 the crew for all the fun and excitement, and participate in our “Murray River Cup”. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: 'Murray Princess'

Murray River

After breakfast you will 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 you arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later you will 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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: 'Murray Princess'

Murray River

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. You will 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. You 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: 'Murray Princess'

Murray River - Adelaide

This morning you leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast the crew reluctantly say farewell as you arrive at the Mannum Wharf. You will be transfered back to Adelaide where your journey comes to an end and you return to your home city.

Meals: Breakfast