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Riverboats on the Murray
Travel through Verdun and the green Adelaide Hills to the mighty River Murray. The River Murray brings watered life to a thirsty land now rich in golden citrus orchards and prosperous rural communities.
Tour Code: 1RM
Departs: Monday and Friday at 9.30am from Adelaide central bus station or select accommodation pickups available.
Finishes: Select Adelaide accommodation at 5.30pm
HIGHLIGHTS: Bridgewater - Mannum - Cruise along the Murray River - Lunch - Onkaparinga Valley - Torrens Valley
Travelling through the rolling hills of Adelaide before reaching the mill town of Bridgewater, see the arid pasture region of the Murraylands. Continue to Mannum, the birthplace of the River Murray Paddlesteamers before cruising the wide waters of the Murray by riverboat. On board you can enjoy a delicious morning tea of scones, jam and cream and tea or coffee. Enjoy the delightful flora and fauna of the area. Lunch at Mannum, opportunity to board the fully restored PS Marion Paddlesteamer, now 100 years old. Follow the Onkaparinga Valley to Gumeracha and travel through Tea Tree Gully, back to Adelaide.
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