Adelaide Hills and Murray River: Recovery Cruise Lunch Booking Open for March 2023
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Experience the recovery of the Murray River after the floods of 2022-2023. Book your cruise now for March 2023 and enjoy a 2-course lunch and a 3-hour cruise on the Captain Proud side paddle wheeler. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Lofty Summit - Look over Adelaide City and the panoramic views. This area was discovered by Mathew Flinders in 1802. Weather permitting as can be very cold and fogged in.
- Thorngrove Manor Hotel - Drive past Thorngrove Manor. Built to look like a baroque castle, this lavish, high-concept hotel is 1.5 km from the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens and 9 km from the 835-hectare Belair National Park.
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Bridgewater Mill - Bridgewater Mill and Waterwheel. Set in the charming town of Bridgewater in the rambling scenery of the Adelaide Hills, this old mill dates back to 1860 when it was built by John Dunn, a mill engineer from Devonshire. He built a number of flour mills throughout Australia, but the Bridgewater Mill is by far his most famous.
Situated on Mount Barker Road, the mill boasts an impressive working waterwheel which was built back in the mid 1800s. Dunn chose this particular spot for the mill because it was a prime hotspot for catching traffic that passed through the area.
In 1986, the mill was bought by a consortium that renovated it and integrated an award-winning winery into the building: Petaluma wines. Today, it is both a popular restaurant and a wine cellar, drawing in crowds looking for cultural pursuits in the Adelaide area. - Captain Proud Paddle Boat Cruises - Board for your 3 Hour 2 Course Lunch Cruise. Heading up river to the spectacular cliffs is a sight to behold or enjoy the lower reaches of the Murray River surrounding Murray Bridge a relaxing time out. Either way you have the best of the Murray River at your leisure.
- Hahndorf - Enjoy free time in Hahndorf after your River Cruise. Hahndorf is classified as Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement and each year thousands of people, young and old, enjoy its charm and the hospitality.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
Reservations for the Murray River are now being accepted for March 2023, post the Murray Floods Event of 2022 - 2023. Witness the rehabilitation effort following this unique happening. Enjoy a scenic journey on the Majestic Murray River aboard Captain Proud’s classic paddle steamer, complete with a two-course lunch and a three-hour excursion. Relax while you enjoy purchases from our licensed bar, or ascend to the viewing area to appreciate the wetland and grandeur of the Mighty Murray.
Location
Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Summit Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(210 Ratings)
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V6360ftkerrya
May 29, 2024
Lovely day! - Thoroughly enjoyed our day. The Murray River cruise part was enjoyable, but not spectacular. They served a great lunch and were very personable all round. We travelled in a small group (4) in a super comfortable van with Roy as driver. He was an excellent guide being both funny and flexible to accommodate his guests. We were his absolute focus. Met some lovely people on the day - just a shame we live on opposite sides of the Continent. Thoroughly recommend!
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Ashwani_s
May 25, 2024
Days out at the Murray River for a memorable cruise. - Our guide and driver for the day, Hailey, was a thorough professional with good knowledge of the region. The river cruise was comfortable and smooth. Lunch options were enough and the portions served were huge. Overall a satisfactory days outing.
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Bernd_h
May 21, 2024
Recommendation for one day - Very pleasant and entertaining. The travellers' wishes were taken into account.
Recommendation for one day
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Clare_o
Apr 27, 2024
A memorable day - Sitting outside on the deck of the boat and watching the scenery as we sailed along. A very worthwhile excursion. Also enjoyed the drive down to Murray Bridge.
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Charlotte_w
Apr 20, 2024
The river cruise and the... - The river cruise and the driver was brilliant!
He was personable, shared stories, was considerate and knew his stuff!
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W2456bustephenh
Apr 5, 2024
Relaxing cruise with great food! - Great little tour in Adelaide Hills. Came out to this Australian town to visit some family and they thought it would be nice to cruise down the river. Great staff and service. We recommend to anyone visiting if you are after a nice relaxed cruise and great views of the town and the nature.
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Juliec869
May 19, 2024
Very pleasant day out - Enjoyed the day very much.The 3 hour paddle steamer ride along the Murray River was very relaxing Delicious 2 course lunch on board with plenty of options to choose from.We had a quick stop at Mt Lofty on the way to the cruise and a quick look through the Beerenberg factory.After the cruise we had approximately an hour in Handouf.It was a really nice day spent in a very pretty area of South Australia.My only niggle was our driver Alan had a real thing about seatbelts.I understand this is the law and am happy to comply,however he was a real Hitler about it.We had barely sat in our seats and he was on our case about it,made us feel a bit on edge.Apart from that a very nice day.Thank you very much.
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Lt3
May 10, 2024
Enjoyable Tour and Cruise. - It was an enjoyable day in Adelaide with perfect weather for a day tour and 3 hour cruise. The Staff were lovely, lunch was very nice and the day was awesome, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Lynda_c
Apr 7, 2024
Tour was great. Food was awful. - The tour drivers, Robert and Hayley, were great. Very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions.
The boat trip was a disappointment. The food was definitely not in line with the cost, sad salad, fish was not fresh.
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Hsichenh2024
May 1, 2024
Weird experience - Weird experience. Like travelling back to early 20th century. The boat needs serious renovation. Wouldn’t recommend it. Waste of money and a day.
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