We are delighted to introduce our new 6-night All the Rivers Run Cruise departing monthly from November. Sailing from Echuca the itinerary pays homage to its namesake novel, visiting Perricoota Station, embarking on new onshore tours, and partaking in movie nights viewing the 1984 movie adaptation, starring Emmylou as PS Providence.
This cruise relives the notion of living on the river, allowing guests to experience both the Upper and lower river from Echuca, with days spent listening to Kookaburras bursting into song or watching a flock of galahs playing in the distance. Evenings spent viewing the sunset through towering Red Gums and watching the rising moon will be lasting memories of this special river cruise.
Guests will also enjoy three onshore tours taking you further along the river to Swan Hill visiting the Pioneer Settlement with includes a cruise along the river aboard PS Pyap. A feature of this cruise is a narrated tour of Echuca, founded by Henry Hopwood where you will visit little known historical sites learning about the rich history of this beautiful river port town, once Australia’s largest inland port with over 100 Paddlesteamers.
Final 2 Cabins Available – 9th November Departure – $2,781pp
Book online using Promo Code 6NT10
2 Queen Cabins Remain for 9th November Departure
Highlights
- New Deluxe Air-Conditioned Cabins with private ensuites
- The Emmylou Suite for an added touch of luxury and space
- Visit Perricoota Station where All the Rivers Run was filmed
- Re-live the story watching the series with after-dinner movie nights
- Signature Grand Dining Riverside
- Experience the River Up and Down Stream from Echuca
- Visit Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement and cruise PS Pyap
- Visit Lake Bogo Flying Boat Museum
- Visit Barmah Wetlands for a Eco Cruise
- Enjoy a city of Echuca visiting the historical sites
- Visit the Regions largest winery, St Anne’s for a cellar tour and complimentary tastings
- Enjoy fresh seasonal local produce prepared by your onboard Chef
- Sample a variety of locally produced wines
- Native wildlife in their natural environment
- Local Skipper Commentary
Inclusions
- Your own complimentary copy of All the Rivers Run written by Naco Cato in 1958
- Complimentary transfer to/from local Hotels & Echuca Train Station, transfers from Melbourne and Bendigo can be arranged
- Onboard Accommodation
- Chef prepared meals
- Espresso Coffee, Tea & Bottled Water
- Complimentary Wifi throughout the boat
- All Gratuities
Day 1
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Monday
Departing our Layfield Lane mooring downriver, enjoy a welcome afternoon tea with freshly made Australian scones, jam & cream with tea and coffee as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Time to relax or take the opportunity to chat with the Engineer and Skipper in the wheelhouse about the rich history of the river and PS Emmylou.
As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your chef-prepared welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other species of birds as the stars begin to appear whilst you enjoy dinner cruising the winding river.
After dinner enjoy the first of four movie nights reliving the struggles of Philadelphia Gordon, played by Sigrid Thornton in the famous mini-series.
Courtesy Greg Grainger – Travel OZ
Day 2
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Tuesday
After enjoying your breakfast we depart on a half-day onshore excursion to the small town of Barmah. Here you will depart on guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife. Nowhere else in the world can you experience such timeless, natural beauty and peace as when you are gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher. You will understand why they have been named “Wetlands of International Importance” as you slip quietly across the water in the dappled shade of towering gums of the world’s largest single stand of River Red Gum.
After your cruise enjoy a traditional Australian picnic lunch riverside before departing on St Annes winery for a cellar tour with the owners with tasting from the Barrel. be sure to try their famous fortified wines.
This afternoon we continue to cruise downstream cruise towards our overnight bush mooring at Norris Bend. This evening your crew will set a roaring campfire on the banks where you can take in the stillness of the river. Watch out for Kangaroos having their evening run through the bush and listen to native Australian wildlife preparing for the night ahead.
Day 3
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Wednesday
This morning early risers and keen photographers can take bush walk and capture the special morning light and wildlife around Norris Bend before we steam towards Torrumbarry Weir departing on our day tour.
We visit the lovely township of Kerang before arriving at Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum. Here you can view a restored Catalina PBY5 Flying boat which depicts the type and size of aircraft that were used as patrol bombers during World War II, visit the original underground communications bunker and watch a short video about the history of the depot.
We then visit Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement. Take a walk down the main street and picture yourself in a rural settlement more than 100 years ago, with immaculately preserved and restored buildings and memorabilia as the perfect backdrop. Make sure you take time to view the PS Gem, once the most impressive passenger river paddlestreamers on the river. We then board PS Pyap for a cruise on the Murray before returning to Toorumbarry Weir.
Tonight enjoy dinner overlooking the Weir and the second viewing of All the River Run.
Day 4
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Thursday
This morning enjoy a walk across the weir visiting the Interpretive Centre learning about the Murray Darling Basin, the Weir and lock system which dates back to 1923 before we depart for an afternoon of river cruising upstream towards Perricoota Station. Along the way you will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the sight and sounds of the river, watch for the many species of river birds that abound the Upper Murray before we arriving mid-afternoon at Perricoota Station, one of the film sites for All the Rivers Run.
The vast property was first settled by James Maiden in 1843 and was made famous for starring in the mini-series where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence. Upon arrival join the Skipper for a guided walking tour of the gardens and buildings learning about the Rich history of the property.
Tonight enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the deck overlooking the River before enjoying dinner and movie night.
Day 5
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Friday
This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Lane Mooring. Enjoy breakfast on the deck then relax with a good book or just take in the river views and wildlife as Emmylou steams her way upriver.
Today your welcome to try your hand at steering the boat with the Skipper or learning how the 1906 steam engine works with the Engineer.
Tonight, you will enjoy our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before joining your fellow passengers at the riverside grand dining table, star lit by the Southern Cross and candles. After dinner enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening
Day 6
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Saturday
Enjoy breakfast on the deck then relax as we cruise towards the Port of Echuca. This morning you depart on a fully narrated tour of Echuca, once the centre of Australia’s inland trade and thriving Port.
You will visit historical sites and learn about the rich history of this beautiful riverside town. This afternoon and evening we cruise upstream from Echuca exploring the upper river enjoying dinner as the sun sets over the river. Tonight, enjoy the final special presentation of All the Rivers Run.
Overnight at Horseshoe Lagoon.
Day 7
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Sunday
This morning before breakfast early risers can enjoy a lagoon boardwalk above Horseshoe Lagoon before PS Emmylou departs for the Port of Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell.
