Houseboat Safari Cruise 4 days from
$3335
per person share twinFlights are additional
Safari on the Murray
Experience the incredible wildlife diversity where Australia’s river oasis meets the outback. On the Safari you will enjoy short trips including guided walks, canoeing, an outback drive, and open boat cruising. Recharge on your luxurious houseboat with fresh lunches and superb river dining including local wines. Participate in Citizen Science to conserve key species.
There are so many special experiences awaiting you including spotting koalas, kangaroos, brush-tailed possums, and learning to identify frogs by their call; admire the feats of migratory waders from the northern hemisphere and migratory Rainbow bee-eaters; connecting with the river through the stories of inspiring guides. The sky is so clear out here, perfect to capture the amazing sunrise and sunset reflections and experience the dark sky stars from your bedroom window.
Your experience with Murray River Trails begins in the river town of Renmark in South Australia, a 3 hour drive from Adelaide. Either include a Murray River Trail as part of your South Australia self drive, or we can book you return private transfers from Adelaide to Renmark.
Deal Includes
✔ 3 nights Lodge style accommodation on a luxury houseboat
✔ Fully catered meals showcasing local produce
✔ All beverages including premium Riverland wines and beer
✔ All sleeping linen and 1 bath towel
✔ A 34L daypack
✔ Experienced guides
✔ Secure car parking at Paringa Marina
✔ Luggage transfer room to your room on the houseboat
✔ Access to library of wildlife field guides
✔ Personal Flotation Device for canoeing sections
✔ Optional walking poles
Murray River Safari Experience - 4 days/3 nights
Departures from Renmark, South Australia
from $3335 per person, twin share
Travel: Mondays - March, April, October, November 2025
Return transfers or rental car are on request
Flights are additional
Itinerary
Day 1 - River cruise and cultural walk
At 11.30am meet your Murray River Safari guides at the Hotel Renmark conference room. Your guides will provide a brief introduction to the Murray River before you board the pontoon cruiser and begin a 25km cruise upstream though old growth redgum and red ochre-coloured cliffs that flank the river. Start familiarising with river country with keen eyes scanning the tree line for koalas, whistling kites, and waterbirds. You’ll be welcomed to your eco-houseboat accommodation where you’ll enjoy lunch and settle in before setting off on a cultural walk through river country. The evening is spent on the houseboat admiring the cliff colours at sunset from the top deck or in the spa before your guides prepare a dinner paired with local wines to complete the day.
Day 2: Sunrise Experience, kayaking and Houseboat cruising, Regent Parrots
Rise before the sun to hear the birdsong and walk a gentle slope to the rim of the Murray River valley for a spectacular sunrise. Watch the vibrant colours of the river come to life, and spot busy Rainbow Bee Eaters catching insects. 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. Quiet paddling is a great way to spot a goanna on a tree or a spectacular sacred kingfisher. Arriving back at the houseboat, start a two-hour houseboat cruise upstream to Chowilla Creek. Relax and enjoy the view as lunch is prepared by your guides.
After lunch explore on foot the forests and wetlands at your new location watching and listening carefully for noisy flights of Regent Parrots. Retire early after a long day capped off with local fare.
Day 3:Outback Lakes and Migratory waterbirds
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, pied stilts, red-necked avocets, spoonbills and musk ducks. Expect to see blue-bonnets, emus and their chicks, and magnificent red kangaroos 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: Houseboat cruise through a river lock and farewell BBQ
After breakfast and an optional stroll on the riverbank, cruise leisurely down river and transfer through lock 6 on the way to the final mooring and departure point. Celebrate your experience over a BBQ lunch on the top deck, before farewelling the river and returning to the Hotel Renmark. Transfers depart from the Hotel at 2pm.
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Terms and Conditions
Valid for new bookings to 02 to 30 Sep 24 or until sold out • Prices are correct as at 27 Aug 24 • Prices are subject to change without notice until time of confirmation • Discount saving is included in the advertised price . Valid for departures starting Monday March, April, October and November 2025. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities. Houseboats depart from Renmark and are on request, subject to a minimum of 5 guests to operate. International & Domestic flights and transfers or car are not included • 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 . not suitable for children under 12 years • 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 • 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.
HOT Code: CMPSA2425 / CMPSA0209
