Australia River Cruises
Australia's northwest coast by river cruise reveals hidden gems. Imagine exploring Broome's pearling history and beaches, cruising Port Hedland's massive harbour, discovering ancient Murujuga rock engravings, viewing Ningaloo Reef on coral cruises, or visiting Shark Bay. You'll see Australian coastline most people miss, spotting marine life, and experiencing outback meets ocean in ways that tour buses can't touch.
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10 best river cruises through Australia
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- Kimberley Coast Adventure Broome - Darwin (2027)
- Murray River Explorer Echuca - Echuca (2026)
- Murray River Explorer Echuca - Echuca (2027)
- Retreat to the Murray Melbourne - Melbourne (2027, 10 destinations)
- Retreat to the Murray Melbourne - Melbourne (2027, 9 destinations)
- Reflections of the Murray River Melbourne - Adelaide (2027)
- City Tour Perth and Fremantle and Rottnest Island and Swan River
- Highlights of the Hunter Valley and Murray River Sydney - Melbourne (2027)
- 4 Night Murray River Explorer*
- 7 Night All the Rivers Run*
Duration 10 days Destinations Broome, Lacepede Islands, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls Nature Preserve, Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalists Island, Mitchell Falls, Ashmore Reef Marine Park, Vansittart Bay, Koolama BaySee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
- US$9,265+$976 upfront costs
The PS Emmylou paddle steamer runs on its original 1906 steam engine and has eight cabins with private bathrooms and deck access. The cruise heads from Echuca through river red gum forests, stopping at Perricoota Station for farm tours and Layfield Lane for a riverside barbecue with live music.
Duration 5 days Destinations Melbourne, Echuca Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
- US$2,714
Duration 5 days Destinations Melbourne, Echuca Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
- US$2,714
The PS Australian Star, Australia's largest paddle steamer, carries just 38 guests on a seven-night journey from Torrumbarry to Echuca. You'll tour heritage buildings at Perricoota Station, taste wines at Murray Gums Estate and St Anne's Vineyards, and see the century-old Torrumbarry Weir.
Duration 8 days Destinations Melbourne, Torrumbarry, Moama, Echuca, Rochester, Colbinabbin Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$5,780
Duration 8 days Destinations Melbourne, Torrumbarry, Echuca, Rochester, Colbinabbin Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$5,780
Ride the PS Emmylou paddle steamer along the Murray River and stop at Perricoota Station to tour its historic homestead and gardens. Head to World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park to see the Walls of China formation and visit the 42,000-year-old burial sites of Mungo Woman and Mungo Man. Visit Jacob's Creek winery in Barossa Valley to learn about 14 grape varieties, then do a tasting at the cellar door.
Duration 8 days Destinations Melbourne, Echuca, Moama, Cohuna, Swan Hill, Mungo National Park, Renmark, Waikerie, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
- US$4,665
Duration 1 day Destinations Perth, Fremantle, Rottnest Island Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator WA NT TOURS From
- US$203
