Experience Australia's Greatest River

Fall in Love with the Murray

Flowing 2,500km from its source in the Australian Alps to where it meets the Southern Ocean in South Australia, the Murray River has created inspiring cultural stories for over 40,000 years.

Fall in love with the Murray River as the experiences we offer immerse you in an ancient landscape rich in Aboriginal culture, wildlife, wetlands, riverine forests, and spectacular scenery, and of course superb food and wine.

Our tours will help you discover The Murray River, listed in National Geographic's 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025!

Award Winning Guided Tours

Murray River Trails is South Australia's #1 river-based eco-tourism provider and we exist to help you discover the magic of this amazing river landscape, to learn the stories you can’t read about in books and to rejuvenate.

Murray River Walk

A Great Walk of Australia
  • Immerse yourself in four easy days hiking on the Murray River
  • Cruise along spectacular river reaches and learn the stories of river Pioneers
  • Rejuvenate each night on a houseboat
  • Savour chef designed meals with fabulous local wines
  • Friendly knowledgeable guides will share their stories

We run this tour in these months:

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Murray River Safari

An Outback River Safari
  • Four days experiencing the incredible wildlife diversity where Australia’s river oasis meets the outback
  • Enjoy short trips — guided walks, canoeing, outback driving and open boat cruising
  • Recharge on your luxurious houseboat with fresh lunches and superb river dining
  • See Red Kangaroos, Koalas, Emus, and many of the 180 species of birds that call this place home

We run this tour in these months:

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Murray River Escapes

Tailored Houseboat Holidays
  • Customised houseboat holidays for groups of up to 12 friends and family
  • Keep it simple with a standard hire and have our guides move the houseboat for you
  • Choose from our optional extras including guided walks, kayaking, private chef dinners, winery/distillery/brewery tours
  • For a great balance of relaxing and guided activities try our 4, 5, or 6 day set itineraries

We run this tour in these months:

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Our Location in South Australia

Your experience with Murray River Trails begins in the river town of Renmark, South Australia. If you fly into Adelaide, South Australia or Mildura, Victoria, Renmark is an easy 3 hour drive from Adelaide, or a 90 minute drive from Mildura.

Murray River Trails Map

Your Eco-Houseboat Accommodation

"High River" was built in 2022 and provides luxurious accommodation for all tours with Murray River Trails. Enjoy the spacious communal areas and the privacy of en-suite bathrooms while you tour with us.

Discover the Riverland

Linger longer after you've completed any of our unique Murray River experiences and explore our diverse Riverland region.

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