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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2027)

8 days

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Start and end in Melbourne

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Operator: APT
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Melbourne to Torrumbarry
Meals
Dinner (Chef-prepared welcome dinner at a riverside campfire 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
Day 2
Torrumbarry - Perricoota Station
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet lunch at Murray Gums Estate featuring local produce and wine tasting), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- River cruise to Perricoota Station
- Coach transfer to Murray Gums Estate
- Owner-led guided walking tour of Murray Gums Estate
- Wine and olive making education
- Gourmet lunch at Murray Gums Estate featuring local produce
- Tour of Perricoota Station historic buildings and gardens
- Documentary viewing about Murray River paddlesteamers
Landmarks
Perricoota Station
Murray Gums Estate
Day 3
Perricoota to Layfield Lane
Meals
Lunch (Onboard lunch at your choice of venue), Dinner (Australian BBQ on riverbank)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Full day river cruising from Perricoota to Layfield Lane
- Australian BBQ dinner on riverbank
- Live entertainment and campfire socialising
Optional Activities
- Onboard wine tasting with partnering winery (signature experience)
Landmarks
Perricoota
Day 4
Layfield Lane to Echuca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Henry Hopwood Town Tour of Echuca
- Visit to Hopwood's Punt
- Visit to historic pontoon bridge
- Cruise aboard PS Canberra (1912-built paddlesteamer)
- Free time to explore Echuca
Optional Activities
- Guided lantern tour of Echuca (one hour, explores Echuca's dark secrets and ghost stories)
Landmarks
Hopwood's Punt
Echuca Wharf
PS Canberra
Day 5
Echuca - Rochester - Colbinabbin - Layfield Lane
Meals
Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel), Dinner (BBQ dinner on riverbank)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Coach excursion to Rochester and Colbinabbin
- Silo art viewing at Rochester and Colbinabbin
- Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with owners and locals
- Afternoon river cruise downstream
- BBQ dinner on riverbank at Layfield Lane
- Evening entertainment and campfire socialising
Landmarks
Rochester Silo Art
Colbinabbin Silo Art
Colbinabbin Hotel
Day 6
Echuca to Deep Creek Marina
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (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 to Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
- Winery tour at St Anne's Vineyards
- Wine tasting and lunch at St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door featuring grazing boards and wine pairings
- Afternoon tea service onboard
Landmarks
Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
St Anne's Vineyards
Day 7
Deep Creek Marina to Torrumbarry Weir
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Captain-hosted farewell dinner on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- River cruise to Torrumbarry Weir
- Guided walk across historic Torrumbarry Weir
- Visit to Interpretive Centre (Murray-Darling Basin and weir/lock system)
- Pre-dinner canapés and drinks with sunset views
- Captain-hosted farewell dinner
Landmarks
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry Interpretive Centre
Day 8
Torrumbarry to Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Torrumbarry via Echuca to Melbourne
Optional Activities
- Optional riverside stroll before breakfast

Landmarks
PS Australian Star
Murray River
Norris Bend

Landmarks
Perricoota Station
Murray Gums Estate

Landmarks
Perricoota

Landmarks
Hopwood's Punt
Echuca Wharf
PS Canberra

Landmarks
Rochester Silo Art
Colbinabbin Silo Art
Colbinabbin Hotel

Landmarks
Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
St Anne's Vineyards

Landmarks
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry Interpretive Centre

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Where You'll Stay

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PS Australian Star
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2027)

Itinerary

Melbourne to Torrumbarry

Included Activities

Torrumbarry - Perricoota Station

Included Activities

Perricoota to Layfield Lane

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Layfield Lane to Echuca

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Echuca - Rochester - Colbinabbin - Layfield Lane

Included Activities

Echuca to Deep Creek Marina

Included Activities

Deep Creek Marina to Torrumbarry Weir

Included Activities

Torrumbarry to Melbourne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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