Murray River Riverboat Tour including Lunch from Adelaide

Adelaide, Australia

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Adelaide hotel. Travel to Mannum, the birthplace of the River Murray Paddlesteamers.

Travel through rolling hills and Mallee outback to the mighty Murray River bringing watered life to a thirsty land - a land now rich in green vineyards, golden citrus orchards and prosperous rural communities.

Mannum is the Murray River gateway to the harsh empty inland of Australia, still reeking with our historic past - the bawdy days of the riverboat men toiling up river in the blazing sun.

Cruise through the waters of the Murray and enjoy morning tea of light cake, tea and coffee. Buffet lunch is followed on-board the riverboat.

Highlights Include:

• Travel through Verdun and the undulating green Adelaide Hills
• The mill town of Bridgewater
• Arid pasture region of the Murraylands
• Mannum - birthplace of the River Murray Paddlesteamers
• Cruise the wide waters of the River Murray on a genuine Riverboat
• Stark cliffs and River Red Gums
• Willows that burden the waters of the Mighty Murray
• Look for Galahs, Cockatoos and Pelicans
• Enjoy buffet lunch on-board the  riverboat
• An opportunity to board the fully restored, 100 year old, PS Marion Paddlesteamer
• Take in the view over Mannum and the Murray from a scenic lookout
• Follow the Torrens River through the Onkaparinga Valley to Gumeracha
• Torrens Valley olive groves and grape growing
• Skirt the Chain of Ponds Reservoir and travel through Tea Tree Gully

USD $111.63

Review by: Len P, Australia	April 2010
A thoroughly enjoyable day with a friendly and knowledgeable coach driver. The crew and the atmosphere on board the vessel were very good and the day is to be highly recommended.

Review by: Joy N, Australia	April 2010
It should be clearer when you need to be at the bus station and the address of Adelaide central bus station. The driver was excellent, very knowledgable and friendly. Thoroughly recommended. also needs to be clearer as to the itenerary for the day as I was under the impression the cruise was the main part of the day rather than just 2 out of 8 hours.

Review by: Denise G, United Kingdom	May 2009
A great day driving through the Adelaide Hills. It took quite a while to get to the Murray River, but a pleasant drive with a good driver, very knowledgeable of area and recent history. On the river for about 1.5hrs. Lunch very enjoyable.

Review by: Syd N, Australia	March 2009
A pleasant day, good commentary by coach driver, nice lunch, well satisfied with the day overall.

Review by: Janet M, United Kingdom	March 2008
Very good trip. It was a lovely boat trip with an excellent lunch provided.

Review by: Warwick I, Australia	February 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of traveling on the mighty Murray River even if it was down on it's normal height.

Review by: Beverly C, Australia	December 2007
We felt that it was made even better by the lady coach driver we had, whose name I didn't get, but was so informative and made the day so interesting.

Review by: Grant C, New Zealand	September 2007
Great day with great driver. The tour was the right length with the right amount of time on the river. Great route taken both ways and the commentary was first rate. Lunch at the hotel in Mannum was superb. All in all well worth while.

Review by: Kevin H, United Kingdom	September 2006
I would use your service again and will recommend it to my friends and family.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	March 2008
Only about an hour spent on the river. Very pleasant but not a lot to see. Nice lunch but then time spent in a small town with less than interesting shops and a visit to a toy factory/shop. Lovely shop but limited buying when you have luggage restrictions.