To Aussies, the great Murray River is considered ‘mighty’ and we put it down to two main reasons: its beauty and its length (2,508 kilometres). Surprisingly, it’s actually the third longest navigable river in the world, sitting behind the Amazon and the Nile.
For many Aussie families, the river is the perfect holiday destination – particularly if you live in New South Wales, Victoria or South Australia, where the river passes through. Sure, there’s no white sandy beaches like you see in Queensland, or rolling green mountain ranges for which Tasmania is famous. But the river is the ideal place to escape from the everyday, whether you’re kayaking downstream or sitting back and enjoying the sunshine while cruising on the PS Murray Princess paddlewheeler.
You’ll hear birds chirping in the distance, see ancient gorges and red gum forests and smell the fresh air. What more could you want? It’s a magical experience, and one that over-60s in particular absolutely rave about. The vessel they call home for a few days or even a week at a time is part of the reason why. The PS Murray Princess is filled with character and the charm of yesteryear, and the hospitality is second to none. Learn more about this magnificent itinerary here.
“What an incredible, relaxing four days cruising up and down the ‘Mighty Murray’,” one happy traveller said in a review posted to TripAdvisor. “Wonderful food, well-appointed stateroom, great travelling companions. The crew are a credit to the company in the way they helped and attended to every need. Overnight stays on the river, excursions and overall fun for the entire cruise. I will be going again in the near future.”
Another happy traveller said the trip “did not disappoint… The Murray is a picturesque river and there was plenty to see travelling at 10 kilometres, with high coloured cliffs much of the way. [The] offshore guided and self-explore activities were varied. The captain and crew were outstanding [and] willing to answer questions. The jokes brought many laughs and [there was] a good selection of food, with the captain’s seafood dinner drawing a long applause when the shutters went up. We enjoyed the whole of this trip.”
Catering for just 120 passengers, it’s considered a small cruising experience of Australia’s country regions. And in January 2022 a group of travel lovers from the Starts at 60 community will be taking this great Aussie adventure together.
This extended seven-night journey covers 320 kilometres of the Murray from between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge; a chance to really see the landscape change day by day. You’ll see and hear the thriving river life, visit historic towns and indigenous sites, and follow the region’s food and wine trail – with meals, entertainment and a generous itinerary of shore experiences included.
If you’re in need of some rest and rejuvenation, click here for more information about this outstanding Murray River community holiday.