7 Night Fly, Cruise & Stay from $3,999pp
Overview
Ship: PS Murray Princess
Duration: 7 NIGHTS
Departures: Apr 2026 – Mar 2027
Solo Price: From $5,299pp
Holiday Code: CRU2498
This trip is South Australia at its very best—fine wine, fascinating wildlife, and a classic river adventure. Your holiday begins in Adelaide, one of the world’s most liveable cities, where you’ll head out on a full-day tour of the Barossa Valley, sampling some of the region’s best wines and soaking up the scenery.
Then it’s off by ferry to Kangaroo Island, a nature-lover’s paradise. Spot koalas dozing in gum trees, watch kangaroos bounding about and meet incredible birdlife up close. Along the way, you’ll visit family-run farms, enjoy local tastings and walk with sea lions on the beach at Seal Bay.
Finally, the grand finale: step aboard the PS Murray Princess, a charming paddlewheeler, for a three-night cruise along the mighty Murray River. Glide past ever-changing landscapes between Walker Flat and Murray Bridge, join guided nature walks, spot birdlife, taste Riverland flavours and toast your journey with a Captain’s Dinner and Dance.
Inclusions
- Return flights ex Brisbane (regional airports may also be available)
- 3 night Murray River cruise on board PS Murray Princess with all meals and sightseeing:
- Tour of Murray Bridge and historic Roundhouse
- Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat
- Taste Riverland food and wine
- Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour
- 3 nights at the 4★ Crowne Plaza Adelaide with breakfast
- 1 night at the 4★ Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island with breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Full-day Barossa Valley tour with lunch & wine tastings including:
- Saltram Wine Estate
- Lunch & tasting at Lambert Estate
- Visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
- Photo stop at Menglers Hill Lookout
- Vineyard tour & tasting at Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
- Stop at Beerenberg Farm
- Free time in Hahndorf
- 2-day Kangaroo Island tour including:
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
- Clifford’s Honey Farm
- In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain
- Seal Bay Conservation Park guided beach walk
- Lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm
- Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
- Flinders Chase National Park
- All Flights, Taxes and Transfers
Your Itinerary
Day 1 – Adelaide: Hotel Stay
Spend a night in South Australia’s cosmopolitan capital. Compact in size and with a number of major arts institutions and entertainment venues as well as 29 large public parks, Adelaide regularly ranks among the world’s most liveable cities.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Day 2 – Adelaide: Hotel Stay & Tour
Embark on a tour of the Barossa Valley, South Australia’s premium wine region. Soak up the sprawling vineyards of Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre and pay a visit to Hahndorf, Adelaide’s oldest German settlement.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch | Overnight: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Day 3 – Kangaroo Island: Hotel Stay & Tour
Embark on a ferry journey to Kangaroo Island. Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and Clifford’s Honey Farm to sample the Drunken Drone Brewery’s Honey Wheat Ale before a guided beach walk at the Seal Bay Conservation Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Aurora Ozone Hotel
Day 4 – Kangaroo Island: Tour & Adelaide Hotel Stay
Enjoy more of the attractions of this captivating island with a visit to Flinders Chase National Park. Travel to Vivonne Bay Lodge for a delectable lunch, then onto your final stop of the day at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch | Overnight: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Day 5 – Mannum: Embark Ship
Transfer to Mannum Wharf to embark the PS Murray Princess for a unique cruise experience along the Murray River. Embrace the character and charm of yesteryear as you savour your surroundings on this elegant paddle wheeler.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: PS Murray Princess
Day 6 – Murray Bridge
Following breakfast, you’ll embark on a guided tour of Murray Bridge and explore the town’s historic Roundhouse. Back on board, enjoy a special presentation of food and wine produced in the Riverland as you journey to Salt Bush Flat.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: PS Murray Princess
Day 7 – Piggy Flat
Enjoy a nature walk around Salt Bush Flat, learning the secrets of the local flora and fauna before heading to River View Lodge for a wildlife tour. Savour a final night on board with a Captain’s Dinner and Dance.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: PS Murray Princess
Day 8 – Adelaide: Disembark & Fly Home
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Holiday Highlights
Barossa Valley Tour
Explore Barossa Valley’s renowned wines on an exclusive full-day tour from Adelaide. Enjoy tastings at Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre and Lambert Estate, complemented by a winery tour and lunch. Venture into the scenic Adelaide Hills and historic Hahndorf, Adelaide’s oldest German settlement.
Kangaroo Island Tour
Explore Kangaroo Island’s beauty on a two-day tour. Start at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, then stroll through Seal Bay Conservation Park with sea lions. Visit Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park for Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabies, snakes, and endangered species.
Hahndorf Tour
Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. Its charming streets are adorned with timber cottages, European-style bakeries, and artisanal shops.
Prices (from Brisbane)
13 April 2026
Inside: from $4,499pp (Solo $5,799pp)
Outside: from $4,999pp (Solo $6,499pp)
Stateroom: from $5,699pp
25 May 2026
Inside: from $3,999pp (Solo $5,299pp)
Outside: from $4,499pp (Solo $5,999pp)
Stateroom: from $5,299pp
7 September 2026
Inside: from $4,299pp (Solo $5,599pp)
Outside: from $4,799pp (Solo $6,299pp)
Stateroom: from $5,599pp
1 March 2027
Inside: from $4,699pp (Solo $6,199pp)
Outside: from $5,199pp (Solo $6,799pp)
Stateroom: from $5,999pp