River Cruise Tours & Trips in Australia
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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- Murray River Explorer Echuca → Echuca (2027)
- Murray River Explorer Echuca - Echuca (2026)
- Kimberley Coast Adventure Broome → Darwin (2027)
- Reflections of the Murray River Melbourne - Adelaide (2027)
- Retreat to the Murray Melbourne - Melbourne (2027)
- Highlights of the Hunter Valley and Murray River Sydney → Melbourne (2027)
- 4 Night Murray River Explorer*
- 7 Night All the Rivers Run*
- Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2026)
Duration 5 days Destinations Melbourne, Echuca Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
- US$2,795
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$2,795
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$9,540+$1,005 upfront costs
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$4,804
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$5,952
Duration 14 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Terrigal, Kiama, Canberra, Milawa, Torrumbarry, Moama, Echuca, RochesterSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$10,042
A laid-back river cruise weaves together cultural encounters and natural wonders. The journey showcases Aboriginal heritage sites, local wine tastings, and wildlife viewing along the authentic Murray River route.
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Echuca, Torrumbarry, Restdown Wines and Walking Trail, Moama, Horseshoe Lagoon Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Murray River Paddlesteamers
