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Departing Echuca travel down river, enjoy a welcome afternoon tea of freshly made Australian scones, with jam and cream, as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Time to relax or take the opportunity to chat with the engineer and skipper in the wheelhouse about the rich history of the river and PS Emmylou.

As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your chef prepared welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other species of birds as the stars begin to appear.

Tonight, we moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property was first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV movie “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou had a starring role; renamed PS Philadelphia.

Wake to an optional, morning self-guided walk around the building at Perricoota Station and its vast gardens that are scattered with old date palms, before breakfast.

We then depart for our onshore tour visiting Restdown Winery, producers of fine organic wines and Hereford beef. Here you will enjoy a guided 1.4km wetlands walking trail of early Aboriginal significance with the owners followed by a gourmet lunch of local produce with complementary wine tastings.

Next is a visit to Arbuthnot Redgum Sawmill, dating back to 1889, a short tour of the redgum mill before arriving at Torrumbarry Weir. You can take a walk across the weir and visit the Interpretive Centre learning about the Murray Darling Basin, the weir and lock system which dates back to 1923.

This afternoon we cruise towards our overnight bush mooring at Norris Bend.

After dinner it is movie night, with a special presentation of “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous historical presentation about the riverboats of mid 1850’s along the Murray River.

This morning early risers and keen photographers can take bush walk and capture the special morning light and wildlife around Norris Bend before we steam towards Perricoota Station. Upon arrival join the skipper for a guided walking tour of the gardens and buildings before you depart on a half day excursion travelling 30 minutes to the small town of Barmah.

Enjoy a traditional Australian picnic lunch riverside before departing on your guided eco cruise, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife. Nowhere else in the world can you experience such timeless, natural beauty and peace as when you are gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher.

You will understand why they have been named “Wetlands of International Importance” as you slip quietly across the water in the dappled shade of towering gums of the world’s largest single stand of River Red Gum.

It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou and relax as we continue our cruise up river towards the overnight mooring at Deep Creek Marina.

Tonight, enjoy dinner service as Emmylou cruises at dusk with her powerful lamps lighting up the banks of the river as the local wildlife begin the evening chorus. Watch for kangaroos, egrets and many other species of birds as the stars begin to appear over the river.

This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Lane Mooring.

Enjoy breakfast on the deck, you then have time to relax with a good book or just take in the river views and wildlife as Emmylou steams her way up river. Today you are welcome to try your hand at steering the boat with the skipper or learning how the 1906 steam engine works with the engineer.

Tonight, you will enjoy our signature “Grand Dining Gourmet Australian BBQ”.
Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before joining your fellow passengers at the riverside grand dining table, star lit by the southern cross and candles.

After dinner enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening.