Embark on an unforgettable adventure along Australia’s iconic waterways with our ‘Murray & Darling River Rendezvous’ tour. Cruise the Darling River aboard the historic PV Jandra paddleboat, marvel at the stunning Living Desert Sculptures, and step back in time with a guided tour of Wentworth Gaol. Experience the charm of the Murray River on a nostalgic journey aboard the PS Pevensey paddlesteamer in Echuca.
5 September 2025
37 Meals Included 4 Eco Experiences 12 Cultural & Heritage experiences
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 15 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre & 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Travelling through the Lockyer Valley, we enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay before arriving in Goondiwindi for a guided tour of the cotton industry, including a visit to a local farm (seasonal) to learn about cotton farming practices.
Departing Goondiwindi, we travel through some picturesque landscapes and interesting towns, breaking for a cuppa at Moree. We continue on our journey via Walgett to Lightning Ridge, to meet our local guide from the Australian Opal Centre for an introduction to the fascinating world of opal mining in this rugged outback town.
This morning, a local guide will lead us through the opal fields, visiting key sites like Fred Bodel’s Hut and Lunatic Hill Mine. After lunch, explore the Chambers of the Black Hand, then unwind in the thermal baths before enjoying the SPARK cinematic experience under the stars.
This morning, we stop briefly in Brewarrina before heading to Bourke to visit the Back O’ Bourke Centre, which highlights the region’s historical significance. Next, we take a leisurely cruise on the PV Jandra paddleboat along the Darling River. In the afternoon, a local guide will share insights into Bourke’s history, isolation, and community before we continue to Cobar.
We depart Cobar, heading west on the Barrier Highway to Wilcannia, where we reconnect with the Darling River. After lunch, we reach the remote mining town of Broken Hill. Following check-in, enjoy some relaxation before sunset drinks at the Living Desert Sculptures, taking in stunning outback views.
This morning we join a local guide and take a tour of Broken Hill, exploring heritage-listed architecture, renowned art galleries, the Big Picture, and the Line of Lode. Then, we head to Silverton, a near-ghost town featured in many famous films. Returning via the expansive Mundi Mundi Plains, we visit the Pro Hart Gallery before enjoying free time downtown.
Leaving Broken Hill, we head south on the Silver City Highway to Wentworth, where the Darling and Murray rivers meet. After a self-guided tour of Old Wentworth Gaol, we cross the Murray River and continue to Mildura.
We journey upstream along the Murray River, pausing at Robinvale and Tooleybuc. Then, we head to Swan Hill for a self-guided tour and lunch at the Pioneer Settlement. Continuing through Lake Boga and Kerang, we arrive in the twin cities of Echuca and Moama, Australia’s paddlesteamer capital.
After breakfast, a local guide takes us on a tour of Echuca, highlighting the history of the Murray River and its paddle steamers. We then board the iconic PS Pevensey for a scenic cruise along the Murray’s red gum-lined banks. After disembarking, we enjoy lunch, with the afternoon free to explore the town at your own pace.
We begin with a fascinating tour of the Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum before continuing along the Murray River to Yarrawonga on Lake Mulwala for lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Kellyland Glenrowan to experience the ‘Ned Kelly’s Last Stand’. We end the day in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga.
This morning, we travel to Gundagai to visit the iconic ‘Dog on the Tuckerbox’ before continuing to Cowra’s Japanese Gardens, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, we explore 12.5 acres of tranquil beauty. After lunch, we journey to Bathurst for a thrilling coach circuit of Mount Panorama before checking in for the night.
We hit the road today travelling through Gulgong to Gunnedah for lunch. We then continue on to Tamworth for a break at the Big Golden Guitar before ascending the Moonbi Range to pass through Uralla and arrive in Armidale.
Bound for home today, we break at the Standing Stones in ‘Celtic’ Glen Innes, then stop for lunch at the Ballandean Estate Winery. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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