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Outside Cabins open onto the outside deck and have picture windows. Each cabin has a private ensuite, air-conditioning, electric blankets, soaps, shampoo and towels and are serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq metres. Most rooms have twin beds. A $60 per cabin per night surcharge applies for cabins with a double bed, subject to availability. Single/Sole Occupancy cabins may be smaller than standard twin rooms.
Jules Boult is an award winning blues singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist. Jules’ musical career has taken him across Australia, the United States and Europe. Since 2011 he has released five albums to critical acclaim and been awarded a coveted Australian Blues Music Award. From 2015 to 2019 Jules toured the US annually, from New Orleans to New York, via the Mississippi delta, performing and recording with various musicians, including Kermit Ruffins, Mississippi John Horton, and The Oak Ridge Boys.
One of South Australia’s gemstones of musicianship. Over four decades travelling as a troubadour journey man has seen Chris Finnen often referred to as the ‘guitarist’s guitarist’. Recognition for Finnen’s work has brought him national and regional guitar awards and 1995 saw him inducted into the SAMIA Hall of Fame.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Monday 1 November, 2021 Adelaide/Mannum/
Embarkation
Tour members will depart Adelaide downtown at 10.00am or depart from
Adelaide airport at 10.30am. (Please allow adequate time to collect your
luggage prior to departure). We will have time for a stop in the quaint town
of Hahndorf – “Australia’s Oldest German Town”, settled in 1839 by Lutherans
fleeing religious persecution in Prussia. Hahndorf was named after the ship’s
captain Hahn, whilst dorf is German for village. We continue onto Mannum
arriving mid-afternoon and board the PS Murray Princess and head upriver
while we enjoy a Welcome Aboard dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to
our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on
the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets
and many other species. Our resident on-board entertainer provides music
for the night owls. We will also organise for Jules Boult to sing a few welcome
songs as we cruise into the night. (D)
DAY 2 Tuesday 2 November, 2021 Blanchetown
Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through
one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon we
moor opposite the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As
the last rays of the sun fade, we visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery and enjoy
wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted out with beautiful redgum bars.
After dinner, join us for all the fun and excitement, and participate in our
“Murray River Cup” – the local version of the Melbourne Cup. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Wednesday 3 November, 2021 Swan Reach/Sunnydale
After breakfast cruise to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled
in the 1850s and was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations
in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original
Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy
an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River. Join a walking tour and
visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver
after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by. When we
arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show where we take in
some typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife
Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are
cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked
and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. After
dinner, there are two optional onshore tours to choose from (additional
cost). A Nocturnal Tour in a comfortable purpose-built cart where you may
see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls and the Dark Sky Night Tour
where you will be taken to an internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve to
observe the stars of the Milky Way. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Thursday 4 November, 2021 Younghusband
After breakfast, we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured
by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve,
one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time
– tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient
rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area. We return to
the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Tonight, join tour members
for a delicious dinner followed by intimate blues music performances and
jams led by Jules. Tour guests are encouraged to join in. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 Friday 5 November, 2021 Disembarkation/Victor Harbor
We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we
reluctantly say farewell to the PS Murray Princess as we arrive at the Mannum
Wharf. We board our coach to transfer to Victor Harbor. Along the way we
will stop in Murray Bridge. We will visit the Roundhouse and then have
time for lunch. Built for Henry Parker, the superintendent over-seeing the
construction of the first bridge to span the Murray River, the Round House
has also served as the town’s first school, post office, church and council
chambers. Evening: We will travel to the ‘Murray Delta Blues Club’ in Goolwa
for a concert with Jules Boult & The South Coast Redeemers. We continue on
to Victor Harbor. (B)
DAY 6 Saturday 6 November, 2021 Victor Harbor
This morning join the Cockle Train as it travels along the oldest steel railed
railway in Australia, dating back to 1887, when it was constructed to provide
a link between the River Murray and the ocean wharfs at Port Elliot and later
Victor Harbor. In early days of settlement the local residents would take a
Jules Boult is an award winning blues singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
and recording artist. Jules’ musical career has taken him across Australia, the
United States and Europe. Since 2011 he has released five albums to critical
acclaim and been awarded a coveted Australian Blues Music Award. From
2015 to 2019 Jules toured the US annually, from New Orleans to New York,
via the Mississippi delta, performing and recording with various musicians,
including Kermit Ruffins, Mississippi John Horton, and The Oak Ridge Boys.
One of South Australia’s gemstones of musicianship. Over four decades
travelling as a troubadour journey man has seen Chris Finnen often referred
to as the ‘guitarist’s guitarist’. Recognition for Finnen’s work has brought
him national and regional guitar awards and 1995 saw him inducted into the
SAMIA Hall of Fame.
JULES BOULT
CHRIS FINNEN
horse drawn train to Goolwa to collect cockles from the sandy beaches near
the Murray mouth. It was a great day’s outing and thus gained its name.
Between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor the train climbs to the top of the
coastal cliffs and passengers then experience some of the most picturesque
coastal scenery on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with nothing separating you from
the beach below and a perfect view of the Southern Ocean – in winter the
home of Southern Right Whales. (B)
DAY 7 Sunday 7 November, 2021 Adelaide
This morning we will ride the historic Victor Harbor horse drawn tram across
the Causeway to Granite Island. We then travel via McLaren Vale to Adelaide.
We will stop in McLaren Vale with time for lunch and afterwards enjoy a wine
tasting at a nearby winery. We will also visit the famous d’Arenberg Cube,
a spectacular 5 storey contemporary cellar door/art gallery building, before
continuing on to Adelaide. Evening: We will travel to the Wheatsheaf Hotel in
Adelaide for a special concert with Jules Boult and The Chris Finnen Band. (B)
DAY 8 Monday 8 November, 2021 Adelaide
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Adelaide, the “City of Churches”, so
called due to its 529 exquisite, architecturally designed churches, with the
Holy Trinity Anglican Church being the oldest, dating from 1838. We will see
the art gallery, museum, state library, university and the Adelaide Botanic
Garden. This evening we enjoy an included Farewell Dinner including a few
songs by Jules. (B,D).
DAY 9 Tuesday 9 November, 2021 Departure
This morning, after breakfast, we are transferred to Adelaide Airport for
flights back home.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| $3,950 | $4,800 |
Tour deposit fully refundable up to 120 days prior to departure
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator
Travelrite International Pty Ltd. ACN 005 817 0781 (Travelrite
International) is the tour operator.
Tour Costs
The tour’s costs are based on transport, accommodation costs and
entrance costs at 15 April 2020 Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any
of these factors change including currency changes, giving any passenger that has
booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements.
No alterations to costings will be made within 60 days prior to departure.
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costs. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors
change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full
refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be
made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of
cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
Minimum Tour Numbers
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the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 90 days prior to
departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of
all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost.
Tour Organisation
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entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
Baggage
Due to coach restrictions, tour members can only bring one large
suitcase.
Refunds
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services
not utilised after the tour has commenced.
Tour Participation
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
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Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the
tour organizer. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements
for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and does not assume
any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to
person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier
restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or
by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay
due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine,
government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control.
No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, rerouting
or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the
carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the
carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved
to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found
desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying
out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the
State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of
Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the cruise passage
contract with Captain Cook Cruises, detailed on their website.
Delays and Unforeseen Events
You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite Inter- national acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
How to Book:
Bookings can be made by sending full names and
addresses of intending tour members with a deposit of $250 for
the tour.
Travelrite International Pty. Ltd.
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information or a booking form can be obtained by telephoning Travelrite International on the following numbers:
Toll Free 1800 630 343
Phone: (03) 8803 6868
Fax: (03) 9836 8068
Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established family-owned business that’s been operating in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for more than 35 years. Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), is fully Accredited with ATAS (A10538) and IATA. As such they directly
represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic
and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
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