Murray River Escapes

Houseboat holidays are an iconic holiday experience on the Murray River. Favoured by families and groups of friends, they are the perfect way for private groups to Escape To The River, slow down, and spend time connecting with one another and nature.

Our Murray River Escapes journeys have been designed to help you easily experience the best of the river & the Riverland by including the following.

• An experienced local guide who will help you find the perfect nightly mooring site is our way of sharing our immense knowledge of this river system.
• A complimentary Riverland Wine Pack and Riverland Gourmet Produce Pack is included in your tour package and will be waiting for you on arrival.
• Your modern houseboat accommodation is purpose fitted for groups and features 5 double rooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen, top deck spa and swim deck for enjoying the afternoon sunset.
• We also include the cost of all fuel to operate the houseboat engine and generator, together with free secure car parking for the duration of your journey.
• At your request, we can also include up to 2 double canoes (with paddles and personal flotation devices) on the houseboat.

This is a self-catered experience and you will need to arrange all food and beverages. You will also need to arrange all recreational equipment (fishing rods, tackle).

How you decide to spend each day of your holiday is completely up to you and you can view a full list of experiences in the download list on your right ‘Option 1 – Daily Ideas’

In addition to cruising peacefully along the river each day with your experienced local guide, you can choose from one of our tailored itineraries which include a mix of bush walking, paddling and dining experiences. These itineraries have been developed to make the most of your on river experience while still allowing your group plenty of time to relax by the river, throw in a fishing line or set up an easel and paints to capture this inspiring landscape.

For the explorer or those just wanting a better understanding of this beautiful ecosystem, you can get off the beaten track on a bush walk with our knowledgeable guides or navigate the backwaters by canoe.

Each of our set itineraries includes a night with a local chef who will be dropped off to prepare 3 courses for you, the perfect way to cap a memorable trip on the Murray.

To further satisfy your taste buds we have a wine and spirits tour to show case the best of the new and old this region has to offer, the experience takes you off river for the day to explore the region. For those wanting to take a more laid back approach we can drop you by river at the woolshed brewery for an afternoon. The “brewery with a view” has a range of tasty beers with a history that make for a setting even a teetotaler can enjoy.