6 day/5 night package from
$4499
per person share twinFlights are additional
6 Day Safari on the Murray
There are very few wine lovers who have not sampled a drop from the Barossa Valley. Australia's best-known wine region and South Australia's most visited tourist destination is also the home of Discovery Parks - Barossa Valley. Just a few minutes from the centre of Tanunda, the park is a great place to begin your tour.
On the 4 Day Murray River Safari the houseboat is your lodge-based accommodation, moored in spectacular locations. Your bedroom room offers stunning views of the river and you can watch from your bed as pelicans fly by. In the evenings, relax in the houseboat lounge and share stories with your fellow travellers as your guides prepare a superb nightly meal.
Back in Adelaide the Majestic M Suites is a lovely hotel located just a few minutes from the spirited heart of the city and draws inspiration from the historical and aesthetic environment of North Adelaide.
Deal includes
✔ 6 Day car hire in a Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar - Pick up/ Drop off Adelaide Airport
✔ 1 Night at Discovery Parks, Barossa Valley in a Deluxe Safari Tent
✔ 3 Nights Murray River Safari in a double Ensuite Cabin
- With Exclusive access to spectacular natural landscapes, Lodge style accommodation for 3 nights on a luxury houseboat, Knowledgeable guides, All meals beginning with morning tea on Day 1 finishing with Lunch on Day 4 & Local craft beer and wine in the evening
✔ 1 Night at Majestic M Suites, Adelaide in a One Bedroom Suite
NOTE: Package based on available Safari departure dates 04 Mar, 18 Mar, 08 Apr 24. Further dates available are 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov & 25 Nov 24
Set Departures
Departure: 03 Mar – 08 Mar 24
From $4499 per person share twin
Departure: 17 Mar – 22 Mar 24
From $4499 per person share twin
Departure: 07 Apr – 12 Apr 24
From $4529 per person share twin
4 Day Murray River Safari Itinerary
Day 1: At 11.30am meet your Murray River Safari guides who will give a brief introduction to the landscape before you board the pontoon cruiser and begin a 25km cruise upstream through old growth redgum forests and orange ochre coloured cliffs along the Murray River. Scan the tree line for koalas, parrots and waterbirds. On your luxury houseboat enjoy lunch and settle into your room before setting off on a guided walk through river country. The evening is spent on the houseboat admiring the sunset from the top deck spa or swim deck before your guides prepare a gourmet dinner paired with local wines to complete the day.
Day 2: Rise before the sun and walk a gentle slope to the rim of the Murray River valley for a spectacular sunrise. Watch the vibrant colours of the cliffs come to life along with the migratory Rainbow Bee Eaters who are nesting in them. After Breakfast, meet your canoe guide for a morning paddle through peaceful creeks and billabongs lined by mighty red gums, rafting up occasionally to drift and listen. The quiet paddling can be a great way to spot a goanna up an old gum or a
sacred kingfisher. Arriving back at the houseboat, cruise upstream to Chowilla Creek, relax and enjoy the view as lunch is prepared by your guides. After lunch explore the banks of Chowilla with a forest walk, sit quietly in search of the vulnerable Regent Parrot
Day 3: After an early breakfast, set off on a driving tour of the great ephemeral lake system on the outer floodplain where spectacular birdwatching includes migratory waders that have travelled from the northern hemisphere, thousands of ducks, black swans and their cygnets, pied stilts, red-necked avocets, spoonbills and musk ducks. Expect to see blue-bonnets and magnificent red kangaroos and perhaps a spectacular white-winged fairy-wren as we drive across country between the lakes. Return to find the houseboat in a new location opposite the spectacular Bunyip Reach Cliffs above lock 6.
Day 4: After breakfast cruise down through lock 6 and continue down to the Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery. This is the perfect time to gather your thoughts and record all your sightings and inspirations. Finish with a BBQ lunch at the brewery and say farewell to the river.
Key Details
- A moderate level of fitness and should be capable of walking 5km
- Sitting in a kayak for 2 hours.
- Departures require a minimum of six persons for a tour to depart
- Children under 12 years not catered for, children 12 years and over are priced as an adult
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Terms and Conditions
Valid for new bookings to 30 Nov 23 or until sold out • Prices are correct as at 10 Oct 23 • Prices are dynamic and are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation • Valid for set departures between 03 March to 12 April 2024. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities. Car hire is with Avis Australia and is based on pick up and drop off at Adelaide Airport. Vehicle excess is Nil ($0). International and Domestic not included. International and Domestic flights not included. Package not suitable for children 0-11 years • Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements, routing and availability • Payment schedule will be advised at time of booking • Some surcharges, closeouts and accommodation restrictions apply • Min/max stays apply • Twin share is based on 2 adults sharing a room, bedding configurations may vary • Any hotel credits that are unused are not refundable, transferable & can’t be exchanged for cash • Advertised prices are per person based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Amendment and cancellation fees apply - Cancellations within 120 days of date of check in will incur a cancellation fee of 20%; within 89 days of date of check in will incur a cancellation fee of 55%; within 20 days of date of check in will incur a cancellation fee of 100% • Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • Packages are subject to availability • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Quote package code: HOTSA236DSOM
HOT Code: CMPSA2324
