3 Night Discovery Cruise

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1 3 Night Discovery Cruise DURATION: TOUR OPERATOR: OPERATES: DEPARTS: RETURNS: 3 Nights Captain Cook Cruises Friday Day 1: Friday - Cruise Departs Mannum at 4:30pm (Boarding from 2:30pm) Or with coach transfer from the below locations: o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide at 1:30pm o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide at 1:45pm o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide at 2:00pm Day 4: Monday Cruise returns to Mannum at 9.00am Or coach transfer back to the below locations in Adelaide between 12:00 12:30pm Or 5:30pm after optional Barossa Wine and Heritage tour o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide STANDARD CRUISE INCLUSIONS: Complimentary return coach transfers to/from selected Adelaide Hotels OR Complimentary car parking is also available at Mannum (subject to availability bookings essential) All meals (buffet & a la carte) Guided nature walks & eco excursions Onboard presentations Use of spa, sauna & gym Captain s Dinner & Dance Live entertainment each night 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar 3 NIGHT DISCOVERY CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: NOT INCLUDED: Free time to explore the township of Murray Bridge Historic Mannum Dock Museum (additional cost) or free time in Mannum Guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat Big river gorges & towering sandstone cliffs Riverland food & wine tasting (A tasting of 2 Reds & 2 White wines & local produce) Get up close to the river birdlife on board the Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat Spectacular Captain s Dinner and Dance Optional Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour (additional cost) Drinks Optional tours & services OVERVIEW: A short introduction to the beautiful historic Murray River between Walker Flat and Murray Bridge. Aboard the paddlewheeler PS Murray Princess, you will cruise through spectacular riverlands and enjoy the great variety of flora and fauna. You will take a nature walk, a backwater wildlife tour by small vessel. Visit the Township of Murray Bridge, and learn about the food and wine of this famous region.

2 SAMPLE ITINERARY: (3 Night Discovery Cruise) Friday: Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads downriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Mundurra you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Saturday: In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, join a guided tour of the town s historic landmarks and local attractions. We continue cruising upriver with a brief stop-over in Mannum for a fascinating visit to Mannum Dock Museum (additional cost) or some free time to explore the township. This afternoon, we continue our journey upriver and tonight we moor at Salt Bush Flat. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew. Sunday: All ashore for the guided nature walk where your guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It s a great way to get in a little exercise before Murray Princess departs for the big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Mid-morning, join us in the Sturt Dining room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the Riverland. Just after Fromms Landing, we turn and head downriver to River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where your discovery vessel awaits for a wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and the birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of bocce or fishing challenges before joining the Captain and Officers for the Farewell Dinner and Dance. Monday: We head back to Mannum and after breakfast, we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf. OPTIONAL BAROSSA WINE & HERITAGE TOUR (additional cost): Discover Australia s richest and best known wine making region the Barossa. Depart Mannum by coach to the famous Barossa, the beautiful valley of the vine and the source of about a quarter of Australia s world-renowned wines. You will visit two premium wineries; enjoy lunch and fantastic scenery before returning to Adelaide at approximately 5.30pm.

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4 4 Night Outback Heritage Cruise DURATION: TOUR OPERATOR: OPERATES: DEPARTS: RETURNS: 4 Nights Captain Cook Cruises Monday Day 1: Monday - Cruise Departs Mannum at 4:30pm (Boarding from 2:30pm) Or with coach transfer from the below locations: o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide at 1:30pm o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide at 1:45pm o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide at 2:00pm Day 5: Friday Cruise returns to Mannum at 9.00am Or coach transfer back to the below locations in Adelaide between 12:00 12:30pm Or 5:30pm after optional Barossa Wine and Heritage tour o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide STANDARD CRUISE INCLUSIONS: Complimentary return coach transfers to/from selected Adelaide Hotels OR Complimentary car parking is also available at Mannum (subject to availability bookings essential) All meals (buffet & a la carte) Guided nature walks & eco excursions Onboard presentations Use of spa, sauna & gym Captain s Dinner & Dance Live Entertainment 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar 4 NIGHT OUTBACK HERITAGE CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Depart historic Mannum Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown Vineyard tour and cellar door tasting at Burk Salter Boutique Winery Guided walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry). Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Native Wildlife Shelter Riverside Aussie Barbecue Optional Nocturnal Tour by tractor and cart (additional cost) Optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites Scenic tender boat ride Spectacular Captain s Buffet Dinner and Dance Optional Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour (additional cost) NOT INCLUDED: Drinks Optional tours & services

5 OVERVIEW: The cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blanchetown. Experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery, from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands. Along the way you ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroo s and many of about 350 bird species that inhabit the Riverlands. Highlights include a vineyard tour and wine-tasting at a local cellar door, an Aussie barbecue beside the river; visit a wildlife shelter and a guided walk through one of Australia s most significant aboriginal archaeological sites. SAMPLE ITINERARY: (4 Night Discovery Cruise) Monday: Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome 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. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Tuesday: Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we join a guided tour of Burk Salter vineyards and surrounding vineyard 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. Wednesday: After breakfast cruise downriver 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 (additional cost). Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by or enjoy a lifestyle and info-cruising presentation. When we arrive at Sunnydale, it s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate 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. An optional Nocturnal tour by tractor and cart is available after dinner (additional cost). Thursday: After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush walk with the Captain, we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. 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. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speed boat ride. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain s Buffet Dinner. Dress up and dance, if you wish. Friday: We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf. OPTIONAL BAROSSA WINE & HERITAGE TOUR (additional cost): Discover Australia s richest and best known wine making region the Barossa. Depart Mannum by coach to the famous Barossa, the beautiful valley of the vine and the source of about a quarter of Australia s world-renowned wines. You will visit two premium wineries; enjoy lunch and fantastic scenery before returning to Adelaide at approximately 5.30pm.

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7 7 Night Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise (Monday departures) DURATION: TOUR OPERATOR: OPERATES: DEPARTS: RETURNS: 7 Nights Captain Cook Cruises Monday Day 1: Monday - Cruise Departs Mannum at 4:30pm (Boarding from 2:30pm) Or with coach transfer from the below locations: o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide at 1:30pm o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide at 1:45pm o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide at 2:00pm Day 8: Monday Cruise returns to Mannum at 9.00am Or coach transfer back to the below locations in Adelaide between 12:00 12:30pm Or 5:30pm after optional Barossa Wine and Heritage tour o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide STANDARD CRUISE INCLUSIONS: Complimentary return coach transfers to/from selected Adelaide Hotels OR Complimentary car parking is also available at Mannum (subject to availability bookings essential) All meals (buffet & a la carte) Guided nature walks & eco excursions On-board presentations Use of spa, sauna & gym Captain s Dinner & Dance Live Entertainment 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar 7 NIGHT MURRAYLANDS & WILDLIFE CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Free time to explore the township of Murray Bridge Historic Mannum Dock Museum Guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat Big river gorges & towering sandstone cliffs Riverland food & wine tasting (A tasting of 2 Reds & 2 White wines & local produce) Get up close to the river birdlife on board the Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown Vineyard tour and cellar door tasting at Burk Salter Boutique Winery Guided walking tour of the Swan Reach Township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry). Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Native Wildlife Shelter Riverside Aussie Barbecue Optional Nocturnal Tour by tractor and cart (additional cost) Optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites Scenic tender boat ride Complimentary Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour

8 NOT INCLUDED: Drinks Optional tours & services SAMPLE ITINERARY - DEPARTING MONDAY: Monday: Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome 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. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Tuesday: Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we join a guided tour of Burk Salter vineyards and surrounding vineyard 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. Wednesday: After breakfast cruise downriver 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 (own expense). Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by or enjoy a lifestyle and info-cruising presentation. When we arrive at Sunnydale, it s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate 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. An optional Nocturnal tour by tractor and cart is available after dinner (additional cost). Thursday: After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush walk with the Captain, we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. 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. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speedboat ride. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain s Buffet Dinner. Dress up and dance, if you wish. Friday: We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast, discover Australia s richest and best known wine making region the Barossa. Depart Mannum by coach to the famous Barossa, the beautiful valley of the vine and the source of about a quarter of Australia s world-renowned wines. You will visit two premium wineries; enjoy lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning to the PS Murray Princess at Mannum and cruising towards our overnight mooring at Mundurra. Saturday: In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, join a guided tour of the town s historic landmarks and local attractions. We continue cruising upriver with a brief stop-over in Mannum for a fascinating visit to Mannum Dock Museum (additional cost) or some free time to explore the township. This afternoon, we continue our journey upriver and tonight we moor at Salt Bush Flat. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew.

9 Sunday: All ashore for the guided nature walk where your guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It s a great way to get in a little exercise before Murray Princess departs for the big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Mid-morning, join us in the Sturt Dining room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the Riverland. Just after Fromms Landing, we turn and head downriver to River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where your discovery vessel awaits for a backwater wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and the birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of bocce or fishing challenges before joining the Captain and Officers for pre-dinner drinks and the Captain's Dinner and Dance. Monday: We head back to Mannum and after breakfast, we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf.

10 7 Night Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise (Friday departures) DURATION: TOUR OPERATOR: OPERATES: DEPARTS: RETURNS: 7 Nights Captain Cook Cruises Friday Day 1: Friday - Cruise Departs Mannum at 4:30pm (Boarding from 2:30pm) Or with coach transfer from the below locations: o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide at 1:30pm o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide at 1:45pm o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide at 2:00pm Day 8: Friday Cruise returns to Mannum at 9.00am Or coach transfer back to the below locations in Adelaide between 12:00 12:30pm Or 5:30pm after optional Barossa Wine and Heritage tour o Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide o Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide o Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, 125 North Terrace Adelaide STANDARD CRUISE INCLUSIONS: Complimentary return coach transfers to/from selected Adelaide Hotels OR Complimentary car parking is also available at Mannum (subject to availability bookings essential) All meals (buffet & a la carte) Guided nature walks & eco excursions On-board presentations Use of spa, sauna & gym Captain s Dinner & Dance Live Entertainment 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar 7 NIGHT MURRAYLANDS & WILDLIFE CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Free time to explore the township of Murray Bridge Historic Mannum Dock Museum Guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat Big river gorges & towering sandstone cliffs Riverland food & wine tasting (A tasting of 2 Reds & 2 White wines & local produce) Get up close to the river birdlife on board the Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown Vineyard tour and cellar door tasting at Burk Salter Boutique Winery Guided walking tour of the Swan Reach Township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry). Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Native Wildlife Shelter Riverside Aussie Barbecue Optional Nocturnal Tour by tractor and cart (additional cost) Optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites Scenic tender boat ride Complimentary Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour

11 NOT INCLUDED: Drinks Optional tours & services SAMPLE ITINERARY - DEPARTING FRIDAY: Friday: Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads downriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Mundurra you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Saturday: In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, join a guided tour of the town s historic landmarks and local attractions. We continue cruising upriver with a brief stop-over in Mannum for a fascinating visit to Mannum Dock Museum (additional cost) or some free time to explore the township. This afternoon, we continue our journey upriver and tonight we moor at Salt Bush Flat. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew. Sunday: All ashore for the guided nature walk where your guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It s a great way to get in a little exercise before Murray Princess departs for the big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Mid-morning, join us in the Sturt Dining room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the Riverland. Just after Fromms Landing, we turn and head downriver to River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where your discovery vessel awaits for a backwater wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and the birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of bocce or fishing challenges before joining the Captain and Officers for pre-dinner drinks and the Captain's Dinner and Dance. Monday: We head back to Mannum and after breakfast, discover Australia s richest and best known wine making region the Barossa. Depart Mannum by coach to the famous Barossa, the beautiful valley of the vine and the source of about a quarter of Australia s world-renowned wines. You will visit two premium wineries; enjoy lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning to the PS Murray Princess at Mannum and cruising towards our overnight mooring at Caurnamont. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Tuesday: Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we join a guided tour of Burk Salter vineyards and surrounding vineyard 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. Wednesday: After breakfast cruise downriver 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 (own expense). Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum a must for every visitor. Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by or enjoy a lifestyle and info-cruising presentation. When we arrive at Sunnydale, it s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate 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

12 course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. An optional Nocturnal tour by tractor and cart is available after dinner (additional cost). Thursday: After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush walk with the Captain, we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. 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. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speedboat ride. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain s Buffet Dinner. Dress up and dance, if you wish. Friday: We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf.