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

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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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sydney Harbour Marriott)
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  3. Day 2

    Sydney to Pokolbin

    Sydney to Pokolbin
    Meals
    Dinner (Sumptuous dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Spicers Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Oyster and Pearl Tour - scenic cruise along Hawkesbury River, oyster farm visit, 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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  4. Day 3

    Pokolbin

    Pokolbin
    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch at Esca Bimbadgen restaurant with sweeping views of the vineyards and golf course)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Spicers Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

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

    Pokolbin to Kiama

    Pokolbin to Kiama
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kiama)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll the Terrigal coastal boardwalk

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Terrigal town independently
    Landmarks
    Terrigal
  6. Day 5

    Kiama to Canberra

    Kiama to Canberra
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Canberra)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kiama Blowhole Point and historic lighthouse
    • Witness Kiama Blowhole water display
    • Private Tour of Parliament House - explore grand chambers and behind-the-scenes spaces
    Landmarks
    Kiama Blowhole Point
    Parliament House
  7. Day 6

    Canberra to Toorumbarry

    Canberra to Toorumbarry
    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch at Brown Brothers Restaurant with homegrown Australian produce and minimal waste approach), Dinner (First meal on board PS Australian Star)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Brown Brothers Restaurant - three-course meal with garden-to-plate Australian produce
    Landmarks
    Brown Brothers Winery
  8. Day 7

    Toorumbarry to Perricoota Station

    Toorumbarry to Perricoota Station
    Meals
    Breakfast (On board PS Australian Star), Lunch, Dinner (On board PS Australian Star)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Perricoota Station
    • Guided tour at Murray Gums Estate with property owners
    • Gourmet charcuterie board tasting at Murray Gums Estate
    • Tour of Perricoota Station historic buildings and gardens
    • Documentary on paddlesteamers and communities of the Murray River
    Landmarks
    Perricoota Station
    Murray Gums Estate
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Perricoota Station to Layfield Lane

    Perricoota Station to Layfield Lane
    Meals
    Breakfast (On board PS Australian Star), Lunch, Dinner (Australian BBQ dinner prepared on the riverbank)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Full day river cruise to Layfield Lane
    • Onboard Wine Tasting with partnering winery
    • Riverside Barbecue Experience - Australian BBQ prepared on the riverbank with live entertainment around campfire

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on outdoor deck of PS Australian Star
    • Lunch in Randell's Dining Room
    Landmarks
    Murray River
  10. Day 9

    Layfield Lane to Echuca

    Layfield Lane to Echuca
    Meals
    Breakfast (On board PS Australian Star), Lunch (On board PS Australian Star), Dinner (On board PS Australian Star)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Henry Hopwood Town Tour - discovering Hopwood's Punt and historic pontoon bridge
    • Cruise aboard PS Canberra paddle steamer (built 1912)
    • Guided Lantern Tour - one-hour tour of Echuca's dark secrets and ghost stories

    Optional Activities

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

    Echuca to Colbinabbin to Layfield Lane

    Echuca to Colbinabbin to Layfield Lane
    Meals
    Breakfast (On board PS Australian Star), Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel), Dinner (BBQ dinner on the riverbanks at Layfield Lane)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Silo art discovery journey to Rochester and Colbinabbin
    • Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with owners and locals
    • Riverside Barbecue Experience - BBQ dinner at Layfield Lane with live entertainment and campfire

    Optional Activities

    • Tea in Hopwood Lounge
    • Free flowing drinks in Hopwood Lounge
    Landmarks
    Rochester
    Colbinabbin
    Colbinabbin Hotel
  12. Day 11

    Layfield Lane to Echuca to Deep Creek Marina

    Layfield Lane to Echuca to Deep Creek Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast (On board PS Australian Star), Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea service on board), Dinner (On board PS Australian Star)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    • Guided wine tasting at St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door
    • Charcuterie grazing board at St Anne's Vineyards
    • Afternoon tea service on board
    Landmarks
    Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
    St Anne's Vineyards
  13. Day 12

    Deep Creek Marina to Torrumbarry Weir

    Deep Creek Marina to Torrumbarry Weir
    Meals
    Breakfast (On board PS Australian Star), Lunch, Dinner (Last dinner on board PS Australian Star, hosted by Captain, with pre-dinner canapés and drinks at sunset)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PS Australian Star)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk across historic Torrumbarry Weir
    • Visit Interpretive Centre - learn about Murray-Darling Basin and weir and lock system
    Landmarks
    Torrumbarry Weir
    Murray-Darling Basin
  14. Day 13

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne

    Torrumbarry to Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board PS Australian Star), Dinner (Special farewell dinner celebrating APT's centenary)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (W Melbourne)
  15. Day 14

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at your hotel)

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