This eight-day cruise departs from the historical port of Goolwa cruise upstream across Lake Alexandrina (Australia’s largest freshwater lake), upon re-entering the river Murray, cruising continues past dairy farms, willow lined river banks, spectacular golden cliffs, through red gum forests and station country. The cruise finishes after 878 river kms in Mildura where a coach waits to return you to either the Adelaide CBD or back to Goolwa.
Over the 8 days of cruising you will travel though Australia’s Sunraysia and river land areas well known for quality food and wine. This cruise has a unique itinerary unlike any other river cruise, nightly meals and accommodation in riverside towns give the opportunity to explore, specified onshore excursions give the opportunity to talk and hear stories from locals who have lived in river side towns and worked in the farming and paddle steamer industries. A 38km cruise up the darling river pass through 11 locks and travel through three states (SA,VIC,NSW).
Price includes all cruising, accommodation, meals, morning and afternoon tea, return transport to Adelaide and specified on-shore excursions