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Captain Cook
Cruises
3
Night Wetlands Discovery Cruise
From $560 per person
A
short introduction to the beautiful and historic Murray
River between Walkers 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 a local
aboriginal community, as well as learn about the food
and wine of this famous region.
Day---By-Day
Friday:
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
Craignook you may see nocturnal wildlife on the
riverbank. Watch for grey kangaroos, hair-nosed wombats,
Murray longnecked tortoises, spoon-beaked echidnas and
many other species. (Our on-board entertainer provides
music for the night owls.)
Saturday:
Go ashore after a hearty breakfast for a
guided nature walk to discover the local flora and
fauna. We reboard and head upriver, past big river
cliffs which tower 90 metres over us, and an
ever-changing countryside. At the 207km mark we turn and
head downriver to Fromm’s Landing where we join our
discovery vessel for a backwater wildlife tour.
Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the
maze of backwaters, creeks and lagoons. The birdlife is
amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding
along the river’s muddy edges. Back on board, we
continue downstream past picturesque cliffs to Piggy
Flat. After dinner enjoy the fun and excitement of the
Murray River Cup.
Sunday:
Bring your camera, we’re going ashore to
capture the dawn light, a special time on the river. As
we leave Piggy Flat breakfast is served. Enjoy a morning
talk about the riverlands’ bountiful food and wine
trail. After lunch we reach the Pomberuk Aboriginal
Cultural Centre at Murray Bridge.
The river has been a source of life for
indigenous people of the riverlands, including
Australia’s largest aboriginal community, the
Ngarrindjeri people. Come with us to the centre for a
fascinating insight into these people. Here, too, is a
cottage industry hand-making chocolate using native
fruits. Your ship departs for Mundarra. Join the Captain
and officers for pre-dinner drinks and then the
Captain’s Dinner & Dance.
Monday:
After
breakfast, PS Murray Princess arrives at Mannum where we
reluctantly say farewell.
Optional
Barossa Valley Tour (additional cost)
Discover
Australia’s richest and best known wine making region –
the Barossa Valley. Depart Mannum by coach where you
will be transferred directly to your Barossa Valley tour
at Williamstown. The tour includes three premium
wineries, lunch and free time in Tanunda before
returning to Adelaide at 5.30pm.
Cruise Map
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