DESCRIPTION
Escape the big smoke of Adelaide and unwind with a relaxing two night Murray River Cruise from Echuca with luxury air conditioned cabins, chef prepared meals and evening dinners by the campfires. The once in a lifetime journey begins with a gentle cruise downstream toward Perricoota Station. Enjoy an afternoon tea of freshly made scones and tea as you immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the river and absorb the scenery slowly passing by.
Arriving at Perricoota Station, embark on a guided walking tour, movie night and welcome dinner as a chorus of evening wildlife can be heard in the distance. Retire for the evening and enjoy a rejuvenating sleep in air-conditioned cabins before a full day of cruising and exploration on day two. Learn about the rich history of the Perricoota Station homestead, gardens and property before continuing to cruise down the Murray. A traditional 3 course dinner is served with all the trimmings on your second night before a tranquil evening under the stars sitting around the campfire.
On day three, wake up to an unforgettable sunrise, enjoy a morning bushwalk and say farewell to new friends as you return back to Echuca after two days of relaxation and exploration.
Inclusions
- Luxury air-conditioned cabin with private ensuite
- All onboard meals including morning & afternoon tea
- Regionally-inspired meals prepared by onboard chef
- Complimentary selected wine & beer with dinner service
- Espresso coffee, tea, soft drink & bottled water
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the boat
- COVID-19 Cruise Well policy
- Complimentary transfer to/from Echuca Train Station
Itinerary
DAY 1
Departing Echuca and steaming downriver, enjoy afternoon tea with freshly made scones served with jam & cream and your choice of tea or coffee. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the river or take the opportunity to chat with the Engineer and Skipper in the wheelhouse about the rich history of the river and PS Emmylou. As the sun starts to set it’s time for ‘Happy Hour’ in the saloon before sitting down to a welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other species of birds as the stars begin to appear.
Tonight, we moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property was first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV miniseries “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence. Tonight is movie night with a special presentation of “Riverboats Remembered”, a fabulous historical presentation featuring archival footage of the paddle steamers and communities of the Murray River from the early 1900’s through to the mid 1970’s.
DAY 2
Early rises and keen photographers are sure to see the morning mist rolling along the river. After breakfast join the Skipper for a walk past the buildings and vast gardens of Perricoota Station to the impressive homestead and learn about the rich history of the property which was once the area’s largest sheep
farm and fruit orchard. We then embark on a full day cruising the mighty Murray River towards Layfield Lane. You are welcome to join the Skipper in the Wheelhouse to learn how to steer Emmylou along the winding river. Later you can learn how the 1906 Steam Engine works with an informative chat from
our Engineer, followed by a delicious lunch prepared by your chef.
Tonight, it is time to dress up a little and enjoy a traditional 3 course dinner with all the trimmings complete with complimentary wines and beers. After
dinner you are then welcome to join your fellow passengers around the roaring campfire to watch the stars appear in the stunning night sky before retiring for the evening.
DAY 3
Time for an early morning bush walk or relax over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca arriving at 9.30am where we reluctantly say farewell.
Highlights
- Guided walking tour of Perricoota Station
- After dinner riverside campfire
- See and hear native Australian wildlife
- All day river cruising with historical commentary
- Regionally inspired meals prepared by onboard chef
Time
- This experience departs at 2.30pm
Location
- This experience takes place in the Murray River region
Departure Location
- This experience departs from Riverboat Dock, Watson Street, Echuca
Cancellation Policy
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
