Our 7 Day Murray River Cruise Tour invites you to slow down and discover the beauty and history of the mighty Murray with Priest’s Coaches. Departing Wagga Wagga on 25 April 2027, this relaxing getaway features four nights aboard the magnificent Murray Princess, with riverside scenery, native wildlife, local wine tasting and a guided visit to Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve. Enjoy delicious meals, onboard entertainment and a traditional Aussie barbecue on the riverbank as you share the journey with fellow travellers. Contact Priest’s Coaches today to book your place on this memorable Murray River escape.

 

Day 1 (LD): WAGGA WAGGA TO MILDURA – Sunday, 25^th April 2027

Come along with Priest’s Coaches as we head off on a charming all-inclusive cruise aboard the spectacular Murray Princess. Today we head off and make our way through southern inland NSW to Mildura. Here we will enjoy dinner at the hotel and head to bed for our last night on dry land for the next 4 days.

Lunch enroute | Dinner at accommodation

Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn – 1 night

 

Day 2 (BD): MILDURA TO CAURNAMONT – Monday, 26^th April 2027

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel before checking out and reboarding the coach. We will take a quick loop around Mildura before heading to Mannum with time to find some lunch before boarding our new home for the next 4 nights. Mid-afternoon the Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy 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. The on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.

Breakfast at hotel | Dinner on board Murray Princess

Murray Princess – 4 nights

 

Day 3 (BLD): CAURNAMONT TO BLANCHETOWN – Tuesday, 27^th April 2027

Daybreak and it’s 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 lochs which maintain the flow and levels of the river’s water. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery 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 the “Murray River Cup”.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Murray Princess

 

Day 4 (BLD): BLANCHETOWN TO SUNNYDALE – Wednesday, 28^th April 2027

After breakfast we cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town, first settled in the 1850s, 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. From here you can join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). We cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by. 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 it’s time for the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.

Breakfast and lunch aboard the Murray Princess | BBQ Dinner on the Banks

Optional tour: Sunnydale Nocturnal Tour. Additional cost and bookings can be made on board through your Guest Services Attendant. For details, see ‘Optional Onshore Tours & Activities’ in your Cruising Guide.

 

Day 5 (BLD): SUNNYDALE TO YOUNGHUSBAND – Thursday, 29^th April 2027

After an optional early morning Bush Tucker Breakfast* or bush walk with the Captain, the vessel cruises slowly 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 scenic tender boat ride. Tonight, join your fellow guests for a delicious final night dinner and enjoy the evening entertainment.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Murray Princess

(unless booking the Bush Tucker Breakfast)

*Optional tour: Bush Tucker Breakfast. Additional cost and bookings can be made on board through your Guest Services Attendant. For details, see ‘Optional Onshore Tours & Activities’ in your Cruising Guide.

 

Day 6 (BLD): YOUNGHUSBAND TO BALRANALD – Friday, 30^th April 2027

We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell to the Murray Princess as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf. After we disembark, its back on the bus to begin our journey home. Along the way we stop in Ouyen to stretch our legs and enjoy some lunch, before heading on to Balranald for our dinner and accommodation for the night.

Breakfast aboard Murray Princess | Lunch in Ouyen | Dinner at accommodation

Balranald Motor Inn – 1 night

 

Day 7 (B): BALRANALD TO WAGGA WAGGA – Saturday, 1^st May 2027

After a tasty breakfast in the hotel, its back on the bus for the last leg of our journey back to Wagga. We will stop in Darlington Point for a lunch stop. As we arrive back in town, we say farewell and see you next time, after a week of stunning beauty and good times.

Breakfast at accommodation

 

Tour Cost (GST inclusive)

$3995.00 per person (twin/double share)

$1650.00 single supplement

Please note: The Murray Princess require a declaration of fitness to travel

The Murray Princess offers two optional tours while aboard this cruise. These tours can only be booked through their onboard guest services attendant. These tours are at your own expense.

For full itineraries, further information and bookings, please – CONTACT US

 

Itinerary Changes & Tour Cancellation

All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of Priest’s Coaches, including changes to supplier availability, opening times, attractions, performances, weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Where necessary, Priest’s Coaches may alter the itinerary or substitute services with reasonable alternatives.