Discover the delights of the Murray River, from Mannum to Blanchetown, South Australia. Featuring spectacular orange cliffs, the lower reaches of the Murray offer some of Australia's most beautiful & iconic scenery. Another highlight is the abundance of wildlife, with 350 bird species inhabiting the lower Murray region, including an amazing number of pelicans. The cruise includes visits to historic towns, a cellar door wine tasting, an Aussie barbecue beside the river, an entertaining sheep-shearing demonstration, and a visit to one of Australia's most significant aboriginal archaeological sites. Also, the cruise includes fabulous on-board dining. Our coach tour includes Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Hahndorf and Kangaroo Island. Enjoy a feast of great music, with Graeme Hugo, John Howie, an Italian duo The Accordion Aces, & the Murray Princess on-board entertainer.
John was a secondary school music teacher for 23 years (taught Kylie Minogue). He and his twin brother, Graeme, perform as The Howie Brothers. John has been leading successful music tours and music cruises for 30 years.
DECK PLANS
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. All cabins are subject to availability. There are two cabins available for single occupancy.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Sunday 30 August, 2026 Adelaide
Morning: Depart North Adelaide at 10am. Do a pick-up at Adelaide airport at 10.30am. Enjoy a sightseeing coach tour of Adelaide. Afternoon: Visit the outstanding South Australian Museum & the Art Gallery of South Australia. Then see Adelaide Oval, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and Colonel Light’s statue as we make our way to our accommodation. Evening: Commencement of Tour Dinner, including entertainment by well-known South Australian country music performer, Graeme Hugo. Overnight: Comfort Inn Regal Park Motor Inn, North Adelaide. (D)
DAY 2 Monday 31 August, 2026 Hahndorf/Mannum/Embarkation
Morning: We will spend some time in Hahndorf, on the outskirts of Adelaide. Continue on to Mannum, arriving mid-afternoon. We board the PS Murray Princess and head upriver. Evening: Enjoy a Welcome Aboard dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. The resident on-board entertainer will provide entertainment. (B,D)
DAY 3 Tuesday 1 September, 2026 Blanchetown
Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch as we cruise upriver to Blanchetown. We will travel through one of 13 locks. Afternoon: We moor opposite the town of Blanchetown. As the last rays of the sun fade, we visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery, for wine tasting. Evening: Back on board the PS Murray Princess, enjoy a lovely dinner (B,L, Wine tasting, D)
DAY 4 Wednesday 2 September, 2026 Swan Reach/Sunnydale
After breakfast cruise to picturesque Swan Reach. Visit the Swan Reach Museum (optional…gold coin donation at entry). When we arrive at Sunnydale, it's all ashore for the Woolshed Show, where we enjoy an entertaining sheep shearing demonstration. After the demonstration visit the Woolshed's Native Wildlife Shelter, where some of South Australia's native animals are cared for. Evening: For dinner, enjoy a 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 and the Dark Sky Night Tour. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 Thursday 3 September, 2026 Younghusband
After breakfast we slowly cruise downriver. Visit Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites. Return to the vessel and cruise downriver to Younghusband. Evening: Enjoy a delicious dinner including fun-filled entertainment by the ship’s crew. Sometime on the cruise, enjoy an informal music/singalong session led by John Howie. All guests are encouraged to join in. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 Friday 4 September, 2026 Disembarkation/Kangaroo Island
Depart Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we say farewell to the PS Murray Princess, and board our coach to travel to Kangaroo Island. On the way we will stop in Murray Bridge and Strathalbyn. This afternoon, we catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Overnight: Seaside Inn & Ozone Hotel, Kingscote. (B)
DAY 7 Saturday 5 September, 2026 Kangaroo Island
Morning: Enjoy a sightseeing coach tour of the island, including the Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch, in Flinders Chase National Park. Near the Arch, at Cape du Couedic, we will see where thousands of New Zealand fur seals congregate on the beach. Afternoon: Visit Vivonne Bay and the Seal Bay Sea Lion Colony. Enjoy a guided walk along the beach. Evening: Enjoy included dinner at our accommodation, including an informal performance by John Howie & a local guest artist. (B,Morning Tea,L,D).
DAY 8 Sunday 6 September, 2026 Victor Harbor
Morning: Travel along the north coast of K.I., visiting Emu Bay, Stokes Bay Beach and Emu Bay Lavender Farm. Returning to Kingscote, we visit the Reeves Point Historical Site and the excellent Hope Cottage Museum. Afternoon: Lunch at the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery & Café. At 2.30pm travel back to the mainland by ferry. Evening: Free time. Overnight: Hotel Victor. (B,L)
DAY 9 Monday 7 September, 2026 Goolwa/Victor Harbor
Morning: Travel to the historic and picturesque river port town of Goolwa. We will spend some time in Goolwa. We then travel to Hindmarsh Island, where we see the Murray Mouth. We will also go for a walk along the Goolwa Barrage. Afternoon: Return to Victor Harbor, where we ride the historic Victor Harbor horse-drawn tram across the Causeway to Granite Island. Remainder of afternoon: Free time. Evening: Enjoy a farewell Italian dinner at one of Victor Harbor’s outstanding Italian restaurants. We will be entertained by excellent Italian accordion duo, The Accordion Aces. (B,D)
DAY 10 Tuesday 8 September, 2026 McLaren Vale/Departure
Morning: Travel back to the mainland by ferry. Afternoon: Visit McLaren Vale, one of Australia’s premier wine regions. Enjoy a guided tour & wine tasting at McLaren Vale’s famous d'Arenberg Cube. We are then transferred to Adelaide Airport for flights back home. (B)
| Per person twin-share | Single supplement |
|---|---|
| $5,595 | $7,590 |
We will plan to have tour group members at Adelaide Airport by 2pm, on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Tour group members should organise flights departing Adelaide no earlier than 3pm that day.
You may wish to consider travelling to Adelaide on the Pre-Tour Day, Saturday 29th August 2026 (optional). We recommend staying at the Comfort Inn Regal Park Motor In, North Adelaide (where we'll all be staying on Sun. 30th August). John Howie will organise an informal get-together, for dinner, on Saturday evening 29th August, at nearby Café Palazzo (optional).
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, (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator. The PS Murray Princess is operated by Sealink.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on general transport, entry, and accommodation 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 95 days of departure from Australia.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 95 days before departure for the Murray River Cruise tour. Cancellation over 95 days before tour departs will result in a cancellation fee of $500 per person. Cancellation under 95 days before tour departs will result in a loss of all monies paid. Payment may be made by cheque or cash. A 1.5% administration fee will be charged on payments made by credit cards.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS AND CONDITIONS:
The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 95 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:
Travelrite reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilized after the tour has commenced.
BAGGAGE:
Due to coach restrictions, tour members can only bring one large suitcase.
RESPONSIBILITY:
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, re-routing 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 Sealink, detailed on their website.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International 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 completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Phone: (03) 8803 6868
Email: sales@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 40 years. It is accredited with IATA As such it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents-AFTA
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