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The historic paddlesteamer PS Emmylou with passengers on deck cruising on the Murray River near Echuca, Victoria.
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Travelmarvel: Murray River Explorer

Melbourne

Melbourne

5 days, 4 nights

Small Luxury Cruise

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Tour overview

Experience the charm of the Murray River on a cruise aboard the PS Emmylou, a replica vintage paddle steamer. Stop to enjoy a barbecue under the stars, a guided tour of Perricoota Station, and visits to rural towns like Echuca. While on board, savour gourmet meals and serene river views.

Tour highlights & inclusions

5 days / 4 nights
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Melbourne

Melbourne

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Trip itinerary

Arrive in Melbourne, board your train at Southern Cross station and travel to the rural town of Echuca in northern Victoria. This is where you’ll board the PS Emmylou, your floating home for the next four nights. The moment you step aboard, be transported to the golden age of paddle steamer travel, where life moved at a slower pace and travel wasn’t simply about the destination, but the journey itself. Tonight, you'll enjoy a special Insider Experience.

A perfect replica of a vintage paddle steamer, PS Emmylou is powered by its original 1906 Marshall, Sons and Co steam engine. Its gleaming timber cladding and authentic wheelhouse evoke a bygone era, and guests are welcome to step inside and chat with the skipper. The eight elegant onboard cabins feature fine linens, private en suites, and direct deck access — perfect for pausing to watch serene river scenes drift by. Set off at 4pm this afternoon for Layfield Lane, where you’ll spend your time on board unwinding with a good book or simply soaking in the ever-changing scenery of the Upper Murray River. At Layfield Lane, enjoy a gourmet Australian barbecue under the stars, followed by a live music performance.

Insider Experience – Riverside Barbecue Experience

Dine under the Southern constellations with a riverside barbecue at Layfield Lane. This gourmet feast sets the mood for an evening of casual conversation and live entertainment by a crackling campfire (weather dependent).

Staying Four Nights, PS Emmylou

High-angle drone photograph of the paddlesteamer PS Emmylou cruising a straight stretch of the Murray River surrounded by forest.

Inclusions

Henry Hopwood Town Tour

Riverside Barbecue Experience

Stay aboard the PS Emmylou Paddle Steamer

Train journey between Melbourne & Echuca

Visit the historic Perricoota Station

Winery visit & tastings with lunch

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