PS Murray Princess 7 Night Loxton to Mannum Cruise
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PS Murray Princess 7 Night Loxton to Mannum Cruise
Cruise Departs Loxton at 4.30pm on Friday 26th November 2021. FRIDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2021
The cruise returns to Mannum the following Friday 3rd December Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Loxton,
2021 at 9.00am. located in South Australia’s Riverland region, and cruises through
the picturesque area of Katarapko while you enjoy a Welcome
ADELAIDE COACH TRANSFERS
Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at
Subject to availability – pre-bookings are essential.
Katarapko Creek you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank.
Complimentary coach transfers are available to/from the Adelaide
Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and
CBD as well as a return to Adelaide Airport. Please refer to the
many other species. This evening enjoy the evening entertainment
Adelaide Coach Transfer Map for selected hotel pick-up locations
of ‘Murder on the Murray Princess’.
and times accompanied with this itinerary and map.
SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2021
PRIVATE CAR TRANSFERS Today our journey will take you back to the township of Loxton.
(ONE WAY FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2021) Step back in time at The Loxton Historical Village, which tells the
Private car transfers for up to 4 people from Mannum are available stories of the region’s early settlers and their families, displayed in
to Adelaide CBD and the Adelaide Airport (pre-bookings are over 45 recreated buildings and exhibits on the banks of the mighty
essential): Price: $150* per person/each way; based on 2 people Murray River. You’ll have free time to explore the village before re-
travelling together. *Price is subject to change without notice. boarding the Murray Princess and continue cruising downriver.
CAR PARKING After lunch, join us in the Sturt Dining Room for a special
Subject to availability – pre-bookings are essential. presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the
Clients are to drop off their car at Mannum by 12pm and the coach Riverland. Catch up with friends in the afternoon over a coffee or a
transfer will depart Mannum at 12.30pm and arrive in Loxton drink and whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery. Late afternoon
at approx. 3.00pm - 3.30pm. No transfers are available back to we arrive at Kingston on Murray for our overnight moorage and
Loxton on the conclusion of this cruise in Mannum. after dinner you’ll be entertained by our talented crew.
Your Travel Document will include your coach, private transfer or SUNDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2021
car parking details if arrangements have been made. Please check After a delicious breakfast, we visit the Cobdogla Irrigation and
your Travel Document or Itinerary for full information. Steam Museum, the home of Australia’s ‘Big Thumper’ Humphrey
Pump. The world’s only working Humphrey Pump has been
This is a special event itinerary and is subject to change due to caringly restored and is demonstrated along with steam and diesel
weather, water levels and other operational requirements. Captain locomotives, steam traction or ploughing engines, oil engines,
Cook Cruises reserves the right to amend itineraries and tours tractors and machinery from the early development era of the
without notice. Irrigation Areas.
After lunch we will navigate Kingston-on- Murray Lock #3, the
first lock on this voyage and continue to Overland Corner for our
overnight anchorage.
Overland Corner was a convenient watering place and camp site
for the overlanders and drovers operating between New South
Wales and the colony based in Adelaide in the early years of
the 1800s. The Overland Corner Hotel has been restored by the
National Trust of South Australia and has so many tales to tell. Join
in a guided walking tour of the hotel before returning to the Murray
Princess for dinner. After dinner, sing along to your favourite music
with your fellow passengers.
MONDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2021
Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising down river to Waikerie.
Enjoy the vessel’s onboard facilities and catch up with friends over
a tea or coffee whilst watching the ever-changing scenery slide by.
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MONDAY (continued) Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the
After lunch we stop at the picturesque river town of Waikerie, landscape slides by.
which was established in 1894 when its first settlers arrived
When we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show
by paddlewheeler. Enjoy free time in the township and visit the
as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit
Waikerie Machinery and Preservation Museum before re-joining
the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most
the vessel and continue towards our overnight mooring at an old
interesting native animals are cared for. And then of course, there
distillery.
is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting
After dinner, join us for all the fun and excitement, and participate on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
in our “Murray River Cup”.
An optional Nocturnal Tour (additional cost) in a comfortable
TUESDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2021 purpose-built cart is available after dinner where you may see
This morning we pass through the 2nd lock of the journey and kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats, and owls by powerful spotlights.
continue to Caudo Vineyard. Here you will enjoy wine tasting at their Special stops along the way are included to view the spectacular
cellar door and take in the scenery at the beautiful area of Hogwash night sky which is part of the River Murray International Dark Sky
Bend. Reserve.
This afternoon, we arrive at Morgan where you’ll have the option THURSDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2021
to join a fascinating guided walk of the township and the Morgan After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush
Living History Museum. Re-board the Murray Princess mid- walk with the Captain, we cruise slowly downriver past magnificent
afternoon and continue cruising downriver to Donald Flat Lagoon cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut
for our overnight anchorage. This evening, enjoy being entertained Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant
by our on-board entertainer. archaeological sites, for a step back in time – tens of thousands of
WEDNESDAY 1st DECEMBER 2021 years – for a guided boardwalk to view ancient rock carvings and to
An early start to today’s cruising so we can navigate the final lock learn about aboriginal history in the area.
on this journey, Lock #1 at Blanchetown during breakfast. This We return to the vessel to cruise downriver to River View Lodge
morning participate in a game of bingo before arriving at Swan (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha). Along the way, adventure seekers can
Reach. also take a scenic tender boat ride.
The town was first settled in the 1850s and was originally the Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a delicious final night dinner
largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now and enjoy the evening entertainment.
home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach
homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2021
ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (additional cost). After breakfast, your journey ends as we arrive at Mannum where
Join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin we reluctantly say farewell.
donation at entry).
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PS Murray Princess 7 Night Loxton to Mannum Cruise Map
MURRAY PRINCESS 7 NIGHT
LOXTON TO MANNUM CRUISE
Departs Friday 26th November, 2021
Katarapko Creek Caudo Vineyard
Loxton Morgan
2 Kingston on Murray 5 Donald Flat Lagoon
Cobdogla Swan Reach
3 Overland Corner 6 Sunnydale
Waikerie Ngaut Ngaut
4 Old Distillery 7 Piggy Flat / Coolcha
Finish Mannum
Morgan
Cadell Lock 2
Caudo 4 Old Distillery
Vineyard
3 Overland Corner
Murbko
Donald Flat
Lagoon 5 Waikerie
Lock 3
Kingston on Cobdogla
Roonka Murray 2 Berri
Conservation
Park
Bruno Bay
Moorook Lock 4
Salter’s Station
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Lock 1
Moorundie Katarapko
Creek
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LOXTON
Swan Reach
Punyelroo S
Big Bend 6 Sunnydale
Nildottie
Devon Downs
Ngaut Ngaut
Walker Flat
Fromms Landing
Caurnamont
Lake Carlet Purnong
Salt Bush Flat
Bow Hill
MANNUM Younghusband
7
Start / Finish
Piggy Flat /
Coolcha Route
Wood Lane Overnight Stay
Onshore Tour
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Adelaide Coach Transfer Map – Loxton to Mannum
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Airport & Town
Keswick Hall
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Railway Glover
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COACH TRANSFERS
Bookings are essential. Complimentary Adelaide coach transfers to Loxton will depart on Friday 26th November 2021:
Adelaide Central Bus Station................85 Franklin Street, Adelaide ................ Pick-up at 10.50am
Hilton Adelaide....................................233 Victoria Square, Adelaide ............... Pick-up at 11.00am
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel.....................55 Frome Street, Adelaide ............... Pick-up at 11.05am
Crowne Plaza Adelaide............................27 Frome Street, Adelaide ............... Pick-up at 11.05am
Stamford Plaza Adelaide......................... 50 North Terrace, Adelaide ............... Pick-up at 11.15am
Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide...................... 125 North Terrace, Adelaide .............. Pick-up at 11.30am
Sage Hotel Adelaide ............................ 208 South Terrace, Adelaide ............... Pick-up at 11.40am
The return arrival time to Adelaide on Friday 3rd December 2021 is approximately 11.00am to 11.30am or approximately
12.00pm at Adelaide Airport – pre-bookings are essential.
PRIVATE CAR TRANSFERS (ONE WAY – FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2021)
Additional charges apply and pre-bookings are essential. Private car transfers are available from Mannum to Adelaide CBD or the
Adelaide Airport. Please call 1300 729 938 for transfer prices and bookings.
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