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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. A limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy. Single Occupancy cabins may be smaller than standard twin rooms. All cabins are subject to availability. Please call for details on 1800 630 343.
Within two years of discovering patchwork, Michelle was working for an Australian distributor of American patchwork cottons, as a sample maker. This allowed her to work from home, around the responsibilities of her two small children. It also meant that she was exposed to many styles of fabrics, and stepped up to the challenge of designing quilts in all genres. It was during this time that her work was noticed by magazine editors. She was among the contributors included in the first edition of Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Since that date she has been published consistently in a wide variety of Australian magazines and written three books. Michelle writes a permanent column in Quilters Companion, Road Test, where she puts different products through their paces. Michelle has presented 9 DVD’s for Quilters Companion, on a variety of techniques and subjects. Michelle spreads her patchwork and quilting knowledge by teaching. Her quilts have received numerous awards at the NSW Quilter’s Guild Quilt Shows. Since 2008 Michelle has escorted Australian quilters overseas on patchwork tours to America, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore and Europe for Travelrite International and Quilters Companion. In 2009 Michelle designed her first fabric range. Called Suzani, it was a funky range of raspberries, aquas, mochas and zesty limes. The designs were hand drawn by Michelle and printed to her specific colours. Michelle followed up in 2010 with Michelle’s Backyard range, in 2017 with Punctuated and 2018 with her fourth range, Cidade. Michelle is skilled in all techniques of quilt making, but loves piecing, whether by hand or machine techniques. She is currently designing template sets to enable more intricate designs to be easily, and accurately, cut and pieced.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Saturday 18 March, 2023 Victor Harbor
Tour members will depart from Adelaide airport at 12.30pm. 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 to our accommodation at Victor
Harbor for a 2 night stay. This evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner.
DAY 2 Sunday 19 March, 2023 Victor Harbor
This morning we will visit Penny Lane Patchwork shop. They stock a large
range of kits and fabrics including some fabulous children’s fabrics. Early
afternoon we catch the Cockle Train to Goolwa, a gorgeous riverside
town at the mouth of the Murray. In the early days of settlement locals
would take the horse drawn train to Goolwa to collect cockles for bait.
On our return to Victor Harbor we will set up our project under Michelle
Marvig’s instruction.
DAY 3 Monday 20 March, 2023 Embarkation
Today we travel to Mannum arriving at lunch time. We have free time
before boarding the PS Murray Princess mid-afternoon and sailing
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.
DAY 4 Tuesday 21 March, 2023 Blanchetown
Enjoy a leisurely morning, with time to work on our projects, then enjoy
lunch while 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 red gum 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.
DAY 5 Wednesday 22 March, 2023 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. After lunch
as we cruise downriver we can take in the tranquillity as the landscape
slides by or work on your project. 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.
DAY 6 Thursday 23 March, 2023 Younghusband
After breakfast, we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs
scoured by the river over millions of years. Tour members will have time
to work on their projects. 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.
DAY 7 Friday 24 March, 2023 D isembarkation/Kangaroo Island
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 the ferry, which
sails to Kangaroo Island. After landing at Penneshaw, we continue to
Kingscote, the largest town on the island. This is South Australia’s oldest
European settlement. We will have time to explore that main street and
visit Patchwork at the Bay Window, which stocks a large range of cottage garden embroidery, Batiks and wide backing fabric. Michelle will meet
those wishing to dine with the group for dinner.
DAY 8 Saturday 25 March, 2023 Adelaide
This morning brings us to the Southern coast of the island, where we
will have a tour of Seal Bay, viewing the Sea Lion colony and learning
about their habitats. On our drive around the island we will be able to
spot wallabies, koalas, kangaroos and fur seals. We travel to Adelaide
our home for three nights. Adelaide is a gracious city, where the early
settlers built attractive stone buildings. The city has a superb setting
surrounded by green parkland.
DAY 9 Sunday 26 March, 2023 Adelaide
In the morning we travel to the Adelaide Hills to visit Quiltaholics, which
stocks lots of different fabrics and gives great service. This afternoon we
will visit Carrick Hill a house built 62 years ago. We will enjoy a guided
tour of the 400 years old interior, which was shipped from England.
The house contains some wonderful antiques. The garden has a large
collection of roses including important collections of old-fashioned and
Australian roses.
DAY 10 Monday 27 March, 2023 Adelaide
Today we will visit the Art Gallery of South Australia. Housed within jewellike
19th and 20th century buildings in the heart of the city’s cultural
precinct, the gallery has one of the largest collections in Australia, with
around 47,000 works of art from across the globe. We will enjoy a guided
tour of the gallery. The tour will focus on the gorgeous William Morris &
Co exhibition which includes furniture, ceramics and textiles. After time
for lunch we travel Hattie’s Patchwork shop, which stocks a huge range
of beautifully chosen fabric, patterns and wadding in the afternoon. This
evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner.
DAY 11 Tuesday 28 March, 2023 Depart
This morning we travel to Riverlea Quilts. With 4,000 bolts of fabric, this
shop can cater to many different tastes, from traditional to contemporary.
In the afternoon we are transferred to Adelaide Airport for flights back
home. We plan to arrive at the airport at 1.00pm.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| $4,895 | $6,190 |
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
Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd, (ABN 64 005
817 078) is the tour operator. The PS Murray Princess is operated by Captain
Cook Cruises.
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 90 days of departure from Australia.
Deposit and Payment
A deposit of $900 per passenger for is required at
the time of booking. Full payment will be required 90 days before departure
for the Murray River Cruise tour. Cancellation over 91 days before tour departs
the deposit is refundable. Cancellation under 90 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
The tour has been priced on
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
Travelrite reserves the right to change advertised
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 that do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other
services not utilized 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.
Responsibilities
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
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 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 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
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.
“One of the best tours we have ever done. Great program and lovely people.”
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