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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2026)

8 days
Start and end in Melbourne
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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

    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
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  2. Day 2

    Perricoota Station

    Meals
    Breakfast (On board), Lunch (Gourmet lunch at Murray Gums Estate featuring the region's local produce), Dinner (On board paddlesteamer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Perricoota Station
    • Owner-led guided tour of Murray Gums Estate
    • Walking trail at Murray Gums Estate
    • Wine and olive making education
    • Tour of Perricoota Station historic buildings and gardens
    Landmarks
    Perricoota Station
    Murray Gums Estate
  3. Day 3

    River Cruising, Layfield Lane

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch onboard in space of choice - outdoor deck or Randell's Dining Room), Dinner (Australian BBQ on the riverbank with live entertainment)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Full day river cruising on PS Australian Star
    • Onboard wine tasting with a partnering winery
    • Australian BBQ dinner on the riverbank
    • Live entertainment
    • Campfire relaxation time
    Landmarks
    Perricoota
    Layfield Lane
    Murray River
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Rochester - Colbinabbin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with welcoming owners and locals), Dinner (BBQ dinner and evening of entertainment and conversation by the campfire)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day discovery tour to Rochester and Colbinabbin silo art
    • Visit vibrant murals on grain silos
    • Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with local owners and community
    • Afternoon river cruising downstream
    Landmarks
    Rochester
    Colbinabbin
    Colbinabbin Hotel
  6. Day 6

    Echuca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delectable lunch at St Anne's Vineyards featuring exquisite grazing boards, paired with the winery's finest selections), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    • Wine tasting at St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door
    • Tour of St Anne's Winery
    • Lunch at St Anne's Vineyards featuring grazing boards
    • Afternoon tea service on board
    Landmarks
    Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door
  7. Day 7

    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

    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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