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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2027)

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Start and end in Melbourne
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Sunset view of a beach with waves and wooden pathway.
  • Couple walking on a bridge with city skyline in the background.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

  1. Day 1

    Melbourne to Torrumbarry

    Melbourne to Torrumbarry
    Meals
    Dinner (Chef-prepared welcome dinner at riverside campfire in the bush)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Melbourne to Torrumbarry
    • Board PS Australian Star paddlesteamer
    • Riverside campfire and chef-prepared welcome dinner in the bush
    Landmarks
    PS Australian Star
    Murray River
    Norris Bend
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  2. Day 2

    River Cruising - Perricoota Station

    River Cruising - Perricoota Station
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at Murray Gums Estate), Dinner (Dinner on board 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 with walking trail
    • Gourmet charcuterie board featuring local produce
    • Tour of Perricoota Station historic 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 in onboard space of choice), Dinner (Australian BBQ dinner prepared on the riverbank)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • River cruising with wildlife viewing
    • Onboard wine tasting experience
    • Riverside barbecue dinner
    • Live entertainment around campfire
    Landmarks
    Perricoota
    Layfield Lane
  4. Day 4

    Layfield Lane to Echuca

    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
  5. Day 5

    Rochester - Colbinabbin - River Cruising - Layfield Lane

    Rochester - Colbinabbin - River Cruising - Layfield Lane
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel), Dinner (Riverside barbecue dinner with fresh local produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day coach journey to Rochester and Colbinabbin
    • Silo art viewing
    • Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel
    • River cruising downstream
    • Riverside barbecue dinner
    • Live entertainment around campfire
    Landmarks
    Rochester
    Colbinabbin
    Colbinabbin Hotel
    Layfield Lane
  6. Day 6

    Echuca - Deep Creek Marina

    Echuca - Deep Creek Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board PS Australian Star), Lunch (Grazing board at St Anne's Vineyards with wine pairings), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea service during river cruise to Deep Creek Marina)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Guided wine tasting at St Anne's Winery with award-winning wine selection
    • Grazing board pairing at St Anne's Vineyards
    • Visit to Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    • Afternoon tea service during river cruise
    Landmarks
    Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    St Anne's Vineyards - Echuca Cellar Door
    Deep Creek Marina
  7. Day 7

    Deep Creek Marina to Torrumbarry Weir

    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
  8. Day 8

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Torrumbarry via Echuca to Melbourne

    Optional Activities

    • Optional riverside stroll before breakfast

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  • PS Australian Star

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