Murray River Paddlesteamer – 7 night River Cruise

Step aboard the PS Emmylou all new 7 Night All the Rivers Run Cruise where nature, yesteryear, relaxation and Australian TV history seamlessly blend together into an unforgettable experience.

This all-new cruise combines the three- and four-night cruises for a fully immersive river experience. Paying homage to its namesake novel, starring Emmylou as PS Providence, will see you spending your days listening to Kookaburras` song and watching flocks of galahs fly overhead. Evenings pass watching the sunset through towering Red Gums before the moon rises over the Mighty Murray. This cruise also includes a Silo Arts Tour and a guided historical walk of the Port of Echuca.

Highlights:
– Guided gardens tour of Perricoota Station
– Riverside BBQ Dining under the stars, campfires & Live Entertainment (riverside dinner is seasonal)
– Lagoon Wetlands Eco walk
– Goulburn & Campaspe expedition river cruise
– Owner-led Guided tour of Restdown Winery & wetlands with lunch
– Silo Arts Tour with lunch at Colbinabbin Pub
– Guided historical walking tour of the Port of Echuca
– Visit Morrisons Winery & St Annes Wineries
– Ample time to absorb the gorgeous surroundings and watch and listen to the local Australian wildlife
– All-day cruising with historical commentary
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Cruise Only prices include:
– Complimentary one way train journey from Melbourne to Echuca
– 7 night river cruise aboard the PS Emmylou round trip from Torrumbarry Weir, Victoria
– Accommodation onboard in the cabin type chosen
– All shipboard meals including morning and afternoon tea
– Chef prepared Regionally-inspired meals
– Onshore Tours
– Selected wine & beer with dinner service
– Espresso coffee, tea, soft drink & bottled water
– WIFI throughout the boat
– Complimentary one way train journey from Echuca to Melbourne
– Complimentary transfers from Echuca Train Station or our Secure Car Park
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Solo Traveller prices are available upon request. Availability is limited.

Optional extras: The following items can be added to your cruise fare as per the charges listed below.

1. Mercure Port of Echuca Hotel – Superior King Room | $195 per night. Extend your experience in Echuca with a Pre or Post Cruise Stay at the Mercure Port of Echuca Hotel. Our exclusive rate will see you staying in a Superior King Room, newly refurbished featuring a king bed, plasma TV and DVD player, exquisite bathroom, pay TV and wireless internet access. This beautiful Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Port of Echuca and High Street shops.
2. Self Drive car parking at Echuca – $30 per car per night
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Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 1:
After arriving by courtesy coach from Echuca this afternoon you depart Torrumbarry upstream, enjoy an afternoon Devonshire tea, take in the sights and sounds of the river and get to know your fellow cruisers. There`s ample time to chat with the skipper in the wheelhouse to learn about PS Emmylou, her river history or simply relax in your private cabin. When the sun begins to set, this marks the start of `Happy Hour`. Enjoy a drink in the saloon before a chef-prepared welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds` evening chorus and watch for kangaroos, wombats, and many species of birds as the stars begin to appear. Tonight, we moor at Norris Bend where your crew will have a riverside campfire ready for you to enjoy after diner.

Day 2:
After a hearty breakfast, Emmylou cruises to the famous Perricoota Station, the property first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV mini series “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence. Here you will depart to Restdown Winery, producers of fine organic wines and Hereford beef. Join the property`s owners for a guided tour along a 1.4km wetlands walking trail, highlighting items of great Aboriginal significance before a gourmet lunch of local produce and wine tastings. Arriving back at Perricoota Station the skipper will invite you to walk along the historical buildings and immaculate gardens of Perricoota Station before happy hour. Tonight enjoy a fabulous dinner on the deck of Emmylou overlooking the famous Perricoota Station mansion and river.

Day 3:
For early risers and keen photographers, the morning mist and wildlife around Perricoota is a sight to behold. After breakfast, Emmylou gracefully steams onwards upstream for a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Lane mooring. Today enjoy lunch on the deck or in the saloon with plenty of time to relax with a good book or just take in the river views. Tonight, enjoy a grand dinner on the riverbank – our signature Australian BBQ, lit up by candles on the tables and stars in the sky. After dinner enjoy casual conversation around the campfire with live entertainment, before retiring for the evening.

Day 4:
After a hearty breakfast board the coach to join our expedition boat the Murray Explorer for your half-day river eco-adventure. You will cruise to either the Goulburn or Campaspe River junctions (depending on river conditions) where we will connect the environment and the rich river story from pre-European to the early colonial riverboat days. On our return journey stop at the historic Moama Wharf to visit the environmentally significant Horseshoe Lagoon. Here you can wander the elevated walkways and understand how the local Yorta Yorta people treated this area as a supermarket whilst doing a little native animal spotting and getting a feel for the importance of wetlands and floodplains to the river system. After enjoying lunch, we visit a leading riverside winery for complimentary tastings of their fabulous local table and fortified wines before re-joining Emmylou. Emmylou then continues downstream mooring overnight at Morrisons Winery overnight.

Day 5:
This morning we cruise into the Port of Echuca, first build in the 1860s to support the booming river trade and once the largest inland port in Australia. Today you will enjoy a half day tour visiting two spectacular local art silos at Rochester and Colbinabbin where we also stop for lunch at the local pub before visiting the fabulous Kyabram water tank. Returning to Echuca you have time to explore the high street shops or join a guided walking tour of the historic Port of Echuca which includes the famous escape tunnel under the Star Hotel. Back aboard Emmylou enjoy an afternoon Devonshire tea as Emmylou departs back downstream. As the sun begins to set over the towering riverside gums enjoy a drink in the saloon at Happy Hour before we arrive at Layfield Lane where you can again enjoy our signature riverside dining experience. After dinner enjoy some casual conversation with live entertainment around the campfire before retiring for the evening.

Day 6:
This morning you have the option of pulling up a chair riverside to enjoy a good book, watching the river traffic past by or join the half-day excursion aboard the Murray Explorer visiting the Campaspe River (river height dependant) where you can get up close to Australian nature. You are sure to spot several species or birds including the beautiful Kingfisher as we will connect the environment and the rich river story from pre-European to the early colonial days of the Riverboats. After enjoying lunch, we then visit Morrisons Riverside Winery where you can enjoy complimentary tastings of their fabulous wines. This afternoon Emmylou continues downriver towards Deep Creek Marina.

Day 7:
PS Emmylou departs early today for a full day of cruising with a stop at the famous Perricoota Station before continuing upriver towards Torrumbarry Weir. Upon arrival, you can take a self-guided walk across the weir, visiting the Interpretive Centre, learning about the Murray Darling Basin, weir and lock system which dates back to 1923. Tonight, we enjoy a delicious final night dinner hosted by your Skipper with pre dinner canapes and drinks as the sun settles over the weir. Listen to the river birds’ evening chorus and watch for kangaroos, wombats and species of birds as the stars begin to appear whilst enjoying dinner.

Day 8:
This morning before breakfast early risers can enjoy a riverside stroll before your courtesy vehicle is ready to return you to Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell.

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