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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne - Melbourne (2027, 9 destinations)

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Start and end in Melbourne

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Operator: APT
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Melbourne to Torrumbarry
Melbourne to Torrumbarry
Meals
Dinner (Chef-prepared welcome dinner in the bush surrounds)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Melbourne to Torrumbarry
- Boarding of PS Australian Star paddlesteamer
- Riverside campfire and welcome dinner
Landmarks
PS Australian Star
Day 2
Perricoota Station
Perricoota Station
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Guided tour at Murray Gums Estate
- Gourmet charcuterie board tasting at Murray Gums Estate
- Tour of Perricoota Station historic buildings and gardens
- Documentary screening on paddlesteamers and Murray River communities
Landmarks
Perricoota Station
Murray Gums Estate
Day 3
Layfield Lane
Layfield Lane
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Australian BBQ dinner prepared and cooked before your eyes on the riverbank)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- River cruising from Perricoota to Layfield Lane
- Australian BBQ dinner prepared on the riverbank
- Live entertainment around the campfire
Optional Activities
- Onboard wine tasting experience with partnering winery
Landmarks
Perricoota
Day 4
Echuca
Echuca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Henry Hopwood Town Tour of Echuca
- Cruise aboard PS Canberra paddlesteamer
- Visit to Hopwood's Punt and pontoon bridge
Optional Activities
- Guided lantern tour of Echuca's historic sites and ghost stories (one hour)
Landmarks
Echuca Wharf
Hopwood's Punt
PS Canberra
Day 5
Rochester - Colbinabbin
Rochester - Colbinabbin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic pub lunch at the Colbinabbin Hotel), Dinner (BBQ dinner with fresh local produce prepared and cooked before your eyes on the riverbank)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided discovery of Rochester and Colbinabbin silo art
- Authentic pub lunch at Colbinabbin Hotel with owners and locals
- River cruising downstream toward Layfield Lane
- BBQ dinner on the riverbank
- Evening entertainment and conversation by the campfire
Landmarks
Rochester Silo Art
Colbinabbin Silo Art
Colbinabbin Hotel
Day 6
Echuca
Echuca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
- Guided wine tasting at St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door
- Grazing board at St Anne's Vineyards
- Afternoon tea service while cruising to Deep Creek Marina
Landmarks
Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum
St Anne's Vineyards Echuca Cellar Door
Day 7
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry Weir
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board hosted by Captain)
Accommodation
Hotel (PS Australian Star)
Included Activities
- Guided walk across Torrumbarry Weir
- Visit to Interpretive Centre to learn about Murray-Darling Basin and historic weir and lock system
- Pre-dinner canapés and drinks at sunset
- Final dinner on board hosted by Captain
Landmarks
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry Interpretive Centre
Day 8
Torrumbarry to Melbourne
Torrumbarry to Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach return transfer via Echuca to Melbourne
Optional Activities
- Riverside stroll before breakfast

Landmarks
PS Australian Star

Landmarks
Perricoota Station
Murray Gums Estate

Landmarks
Perricoota

Landmarks
Echuca Wharf
Hopwood's Punt
PS Canberra

Landmarks
Rochester Silo Art
Colbinabbin Silo Art
Colbinabbin Hotel

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

Landmarks
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry Interpretive Centre

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PS Australian Star
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Retreat to the Murray Melbourne - Melbourne (2027, 9 destinations)

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