Murray River Getaway
with APT Luxury Travel
- 3 nights aboard brand-new PS Australian Star
- Riverside BBQ dining with live entertainment & a crackling campfire
- Locally inspired dining & a wide range of onboard beverages
- Save up to $400 per couple^
Explore Australia’s beautiful Murray River aboard APT's brand-new paddlesteamer the PS Australian Star. Launching in 2025, the ship caters to a maximum of 38 guests in 19 staterooms, ensuring an exclusive and indulgent cruise. Throughout your journey, experience a thoughtfully designed itinerary blending adventure and relaxation as you discover culinary and cultural delights along the Murray River.
A Murray River cruise with APT offers an array of exciting experiences.
Highlights
- Indulge in wine tastings at St Anne's
- Riverside BBQ dining under the stars, complete with live entertainment and a crackling campfire
- Experiences in two destinations
- Visit the Interpretive Centre in Torrumbarry Weir to learn about the incredible Murray-Darling Basin
Inclusions
- 3 nights aboard PS Australian Star
- A maximum of 38 guests aboard the brand-new paddlesteamer
- Locally inspired dining - a total of eight meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Services of an APT Tour Director
- Exclusive round-trip coach transportation to Melbourne
Day 1: Arrive Melbourne, Echuca, Embark Paddlesteamer, Layfield Lane
Be met in Melbourne and transferred by coach to the fascinating town of Echuca on the banks of the mighty Murray River, where you’ll board your marvellous home for the next three nights, the five-star PS Australian Star. The brand-new paddlesteamer is the largest in the southern hemisphere and boasts modern and spacious rooms, hosting a maximum of just 38 guests. Settle in and meet your fellow travellers as your paddlesteamer sets off upstream. You can soak in the scenery from your room’s own private verandah, or you might like to relax in the Hopwood Lounge or share a drink in the outdoor seating area as you sail in unrivalled luxury en route to Layfield Lane. Tonight, delight in a delectable Australian BBQ on the riverbank followed by live entertainment and time to relax around the campfire (weather dependent).
Stay: 3 Nights, PS Australian Star
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Echuca, River Cruising, Deep Creek Marina
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Explore the intricate art of winemaking at St Anne’s Winery in Echuca. Witness the meticulous process from vine to bottle, gaining insights into the cultivation of grapes, fermentation, and barrel aging. After the enlightening tour, indulge in a delectable lunch featuring exquisite grazing boards, perfectly paired with the winery's finest selections.
Following breakfast on board, return to land for a delightful visit to the Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum on the outskirts of Echuca, where you’ll immerse yourself in the history of the region. After a brief return to your paddlesteamer, stop off for a wonderful lunch, wine tasting and tour at St Anne’s Vineyards’ Echuca Cellar Door before reboarding for an afternoon tea service as you cruise in luxury towards Deep Creek Marina.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: River Cruising, Perricoota Station, Torrumbarry Weir
Continue downstream early this morning en route to the iconic Perricoota Station where you’ll tour its historic buildings and pristine gardens. Reboard your paddlesteamer and cruise to Torrumbarry Weir. Upon arrival, take a guided walk across the historic weir before visiting the Interpretive Centre to learn more about the incredible Murray-Darling Basin and the weir and lock system, which is over a century old. Tonight, savour pre-dinner canapes and drinks as the sun sets over the weir before indulging in your last dinner on board, hosted by your friendly Captain. Admire the dazzling star-studded skies and native wildlife as you bask in the beauty of the region for the final night of your adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Torrumbarry, Echuca, Depart Melbourne
Enjoy a riverside stroll before breakfast if an early rise appeals to you, then farewell the PS Australian Star for the last time and board a coach for your return journey via Echuca to Melbourne, where your unforgettable holiday comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
| Departures | Price per person, twin share* |
|---|---|
| 13 February - 16 February 2026 | From $3495 |
| 13 March - 16 March 2026 | From $3495 |
| 01 May - 04 May 2026 | From $3395 |
*Advertised price is based on 01 May 2026 departure. All prices listed include maximum saving amount. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for current prices and availability.
*Price is per person (pp), AUD, twin share and includes all saving amounts. Price and offer are correct as at 06 May 2024. Price based on GCVIC4: 01 May 2026. Book by 30 September 2024, unless sold out prior.
^Save up to $400 per couple:Book by 30 September 2024. Save up to $400 per couple ($200 per person) when booking the 4 day, Murray River Getaway (GCVIC4) tours, departing June 2025 to May 2026. A non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of booking; $1000 per person for Murray River Cruise. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tours departure date.
General Information and Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 06 May 2024 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Further APT terms and conditions apply, please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for details.
A further $165 deposit per person is due at time of booking. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
