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Highlights of the Hunter Valley and Murray River Sydney → Melbourne (2027)

14 days
From Sydney to Melbourne
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
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

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sydney Harbour Marriott)
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  2. Day 2

    Sydney to Hunter Valley

    Meals
    Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Spicers Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Oyster and Pearl Tour - scenic cruise on Hawkesbury River visiting oyster farm with oyster-shucking demonstration and guided tasting
    • Curated Wine Tasting at Spicers Vineyards Estate
    Landmarks
    Broken Bay Pearl Farm
    Hawkesbury River
    Spicers Vineyards Estate
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  3. Day 3

    Hunter Valley

    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch at Esca Bimbadgen restaurant with vineyard views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Spicers Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hunter Valley Gardens
    • Wine tasting at Esca Bimbadgen Cellar Door
    • Three-course lunch at Esca Bimbadgen restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hunter Valley Gardens
    Esca Bimbadgen Cellar Door
  4. Day 4

    Hunter Valley to Kiama

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kiama)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll Terrigal coastal boardwalk

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Terrigal town independently
    Landmarks
    Terrigal
  5. Day 5

    Kiama to Canberra

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Canberra)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic lighthouse at Kiama Blowhole Point
    • View Kiama Blowhole with water shooting up to 30 metres high
    • Private tour of Parliament House Canberra
    Landmarks
    Kiama Blowhole Point
    Parliament House
  6. Day 6

    Canberra to Toorumbarry

    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch at Brown Brothers Restaurant featuring garden-to-plate Australian produce), Dinner (First meal on board PS Australian Star)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Brown Brothers Restaurant - three-course meal featuring garden-to-plate Australian produce
    • Board PS Australian Star paddlesteamer
    Landmarks
    Brown Brothers Winery
    PS Australian Star
  7. Day 7

    River Cruising - Perricoota Station

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Gourmet lunch at Murray Gums Estate featuring local produce), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Perricoota Station
    • Guided tour at Murray Gums Estate with owners along walking trail
    • Gourmet lunch at Murray Gums Estate featuring local produce
    • Tour historic buildings and gardens at Perricoota Station
    • Documentary on Murray River paddlesteamers and communities
    Landmarks
    Perricoota Station
    Murray Gums Estate
  8. Day 8

    River Cruising - Layfield Lane

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

    Included Activities

    • Full day river cruising along Murray River
    • Onboard wine tasting experience with partnering winery
    Landmarks
    Murray River
  9. Day 9

    River Cruising - Echuca

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board PS Australian Star)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Henry Hopwood Town Tour of Echuca
    • Cruise aboard PS Canberra (built 1912)
    • Guided lantern tour of Echuca

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to further explore Echuca independently
    Landmarks
    Echuca
    Hopwood's Punt
    Echuca Wharf
    PS Canberra
  10. Day 10

    River Cruising - Rochester, Colbinabbin, Layfield Lane

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel), Dinner (BBQ dinner on the riverbank)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Visit silo art in Rochester and Colbinabbin
    • Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with local owners and community
    Landmarks
    Rochester silo art
    Colbinabbin silo art
    Colbinabbin Hotel
  11. Day 11

    River Cruising - Echuca to Deep Creek Marina

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at St Anne's Vineyards featuring grazing boards and wine pairings), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea service on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    • Wine tasting and tour at St Anne's Winery Echuca
    • Lunch at St Anne's Vineyards featuring grazing boards and wine pairings
    Landmarks
    Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    St Anne's Vineyards
  12. Day 12

    River Cruising - Torrumbarry Weir

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Appetizer (Pre-dinner canapés and drinks as sun sets over weir), Dinner (Last dinner on board hosted by Captain)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk across historic Torrumbarry Weir
    • Visit Interpretive Centre learning about Murray-Darling Basin and weir and lock system
    • Final dinner on board hosted by Captain
    Landmarks
    Torrumbarry Weir
    Murray-Darling Basin
  13. Day 13

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board PS Australian Star), Dinner (Special farewell dinner celebrating APT's centenary)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Melbourne)

    Included Activities

    • Disembark PS Australian Star at Torrumbarry
  14. Day 14

    Melbourne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at hotel)

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