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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2026)

8 days
Start and end in Melbourne
4.2 (27 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Melbourne to Torrumbarry

    Melbourne to Torrumbarry
    Meals
    Dinner (Riverside campfire and chef-prepared welcome dinner in the bush surrounds)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Board PS Australian Star paddlesteamer
    • Riverside campfire and chef-prepared welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    PS Australian Star
    Murray River
    Norris Bend
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    River Cruising, Perricoota Station

    River Cruising, Perricoota Station
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at Murray Gums Estate with gourmet charcuterie board featuring local produce), Dinner (Dinner on board the paddlesteamer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Perricoota Station
    • Coach transfer to Murray Gums Estate
    • Owner-led guided tour of Murray Gums Estate walking trail
    • Wine and olive oil production demonstration
    • Gourmet charcuterie board tasting with local produce
    • Historic tour of Perricoota Station buildings and gardens
    • Documentary screening on paddlesteamers and Murray River communities
    Landmarks
    Perricoota Station
    Murray Gums Estate
  3. Day 3

    River Cruising, Layfield Lane

    River Cruising, Layfield Lane
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board, choice of outdoor deck or Randell's Dining Room), Dinner (Australian BBQ dinner on the riverbank, prepared before your eyes, showcasing fresh local produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Full day river cruise to Layfield Lane
    • Onboard wine tasting with partnering winery
    • Australian BBQ dinner prepared on riverbank
    • Live entertainment around campfire
    Landmarks
    Perricoota
    Layfield Lane
  4. Day 4

    Echuca

    Echuca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Henry Hopwood Town Tour of Echuca
    • Visit Hopwood's Punt
    • Visit historic pontoon bridge
    • Cruise aboard PS Canberra (1912)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided lantern tour of Echuca (one-hour tour exploring ghost stories and unexplained happenings at Echuca Wharf and surrounding area)
    • Free time exploration of Echuca
    Landmarks
    Echuca Wharf
    Hopwood's Punt
    PS Canberra
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rochester - Colbinabbin, River Cruising, Layfield Lane

    Rochester - Colbinabbin, River Cruising, Layfield Lane
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with owners and locals), Dinner (Australian BBQ dinner on the riverbank, prepared before your eyes, showcasing fresh local produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day journey to Rochester and Colbinabbin silo art viewing
    • Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with owners and locals
    • Afternoon river cruise downstream
    • Australian BBQ dinner on riverbank
    • Live entertainment around campfire
    Landmarks
    Rochester Silo Art
    Colbinabbin Silo Art
    Colbinabbin Hotel
    Layfield Lane
  6. Day 6

    Echuca to Deep Creek Marina

    Echuca to Deep Creek Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Charcuterie board at St Anne's Vineyards), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea service while cruising towards Deep Creek Marina)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Visit Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    • Guided wine tasting at St Anne's Vineyards with charcuterie board pairing
    • Afternoon tea service while cruising
    Landmarks
    Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door
    Deep Creek Marina
  7. Day 7

    Torrumbarry Weir

    Torrumbarry Weir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner on board hosted by Captain, preceded by pre-dinner canapés and drinks at sunset)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning river cruise downstream to Torrumbarry Weir
    • Guided walk across historic Torrumbarry Weir
    • Visit Interpretive Centre
    • Pre-dinner canapés and drinks at sunset
    • Final dinner on board hosted by Captain
    Landmarks
    Torrumbarry Weir
    Interpretive Centre (Torrumbarry Weir)
  8. Day 8

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Optional riverside stroll before breakfast
    • Breakfast on board
    • Coach transfer from Torrumbarry to Melbourne via Echuca

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