Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Welcome to this picturesque lake town, a taste of regional Australia with waterfront cafes and regional produce.

   Passes by

2. Begin your regional Victoria adventure in the peaceful lake-side township of Nagambie. Take some time to stretch your legs, refuel with a coffee from the charming main street, and enjoy the serene Lake Nagambie views as you enter the river region of Victoria.

   30 min

3. Get up close to Australia's unique wildlife at Kyabram Fauna Park. Wander open-air enclosures and meet kangaroos, emus, koalas, reptiles, and more in a relaxed, natural setting — a true highlight for nature lovers and families alike. Start your experience with a Ranger Talk at the Koalas, before proceeding to explore the park in tour own time. Finished early - enjoy the treats of the on-site café as you sit and watch the cute Meerkats run about you.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Step back in time as we arrive into the historic port town of Echuca, Victoria’s largest inland port. This charming river port town on the Murray River is known for its 19th-century wharf, paddle steamers, and preserved heritage buildings that reflect its vital role in Australia's inland trade era.

   30 min

5. Take some time to explore and get some lunch, before boarding the PS (Paddle Steamer) Canberra for a relaxing one-hour cruise along the Murray River, complete with captain's commentary. Drift past towering red gum forests and heritage wharves aboard this authentic paddle steamer.

   1.5 hAdmission included

6. Silo Art - marvel at the vibrant silo art installation - part of Victoria's celebrated Silo Art Trail. Travelling through the agricultural heartland of Victoria, witness as the scenery changes around you from eucalypt forests, to the wide expanse of farmland, to rows upon rows of vineyards. We stop for a chance to view the iconic painted silos of Rochester - part of Victoria's celebrated Silo Art Trail showcasing the unique art of midland Victoria. These towering artworks tell the story of regional history and local wildlife, perfect for memorable photos.

   15 min

7. We finish the day with a premium wine tasting at one of Heathcote's most renowned Wineries. Sample a selection of award-winning wines while soaking in the stunning vineyard and hillside views that define this celebrated estate.

   45 minAdmission included

8. Return back to the brights lights of Melbourne city after a fulfilling day exploring the best fo regional Victoria. Be dropped back at the Melbourne Arts Centre or your city center hotel on request

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Melbourne

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 294 day trips we list in Melbourne.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 133 of 294.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria on the Yarra River, known for laneway cafés, street art, grand Victorian buildings and a calendar full of sport.

Melbourne grew rich on the gold rush of the 1850s, and the grand buildings from that time still stand in the grid of the city centre, among them Flinders Street Station with its yellow facade and the domed Royal Exhibition Building. Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria stand close to the Yarra, and trams rattle along the main streets. Narrow lanes such as Hosier Lane are covered in ever-changing street art.

Top-ranked sights in Melbourne: Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road.

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