Murray River Riverboat Tour including Lunch from Adelaide
2010-03-28
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.
2009-10-23
2010-03-28
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 scones, jam and cream. Lunch is followed at Mannum.
This enjoyable full-day tour takes you out of the hustle and bustle of the city and into the picturesque and peaceful towns that surround the Murray River.
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 lunch at Mannum and sample local hospitality
- 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
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