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10 Days
Availability: 23 February to 4 March 2025
Perth
Adelaide
Moderate Pace

Exclusive Kings Tour

Tour Details

Enjoy a stay in the delightful city of Adelaide before embarking the the PS Murray Princess for a four night Outback Heritage Cruise on the beautiful and historic Murray River. Back on dry land travel to Kangaroo Island, South Australia’s premier nature-based tourism destination.

Tour Highlights

  • City sights tour of Adelaide
  • Spend time in the quaint German village of Hahndorf
  • Cruise through Lock #1 at Blachetown
  • Visit the Cellar Door at Burk Salter Boutique Winery
  • A walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit to the Swan Reach Museum
  • Watch the exciting Sunnydale Woolshed Show and go to the Native Wildlife Shelter
  • A guided tour of the historic Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites
  • Guided beach walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park to see the sea lion colony up close
  • 2 course lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro
  • Experience Flinders Chase National Park and view the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
  • Kangaroo and Koala viewing at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
  • In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain
  • Two-course lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
  • Guided Tour and Shop Visit at Clifford’s Honey Farm Shop

Tour Includes

  • Home pick-up and return by Private Car
  • Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager
  • Return Economy Airfares including taxes
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide at The Stamford Plaza
  • 4 nights’ onboard the Murray Princess in an outside twin cabin
  • 2 nights’ accommodation at Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn, Kingscote
  • Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
  • Coach transfers with a professional driver

Tour Conditions

A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $400 per person is due within 7 days of making your booking to secure your reservation on the tour. This deposit guarantees your reservation on the tour and acceptance of our terms and conditions. 

Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.

All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of some attractions, e.g. churches, wineries etc. We cannot be held responsible for any changes due to closures, inclement weather etc.

Itinerary

Day 1PERTH TO ADELAIDE (D)

Begin your holiday with a private transfer from your home to the Perth airport. Fly to Adelaide and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a dinner tonight at the hotel.

Hotel: Stamford Plaza Adelaide

Day 2ADELAIDE SIGHTS | HAHNDORF | EMBARK THE MURRAY PRINCESS (BD)

Your morning begins with a brief city tour before we head to Mannum to board the PS Murray Princess. Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads downriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 4 nights (outside twin cabins)

Day 3MURRAY PRINCESS - SALTER’S STATION (BLD)

Daybreak and it’s time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of the river’s water. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted out with beautiful red gum bars. After dinner, join us for all the fun and excitement, and participate in our “Murray River Cup”.

Day 4MURRAY PRINCESS - SWAN REACH | AUSSIE BBQ (BLD)

After breakfast we cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s, was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (additional cost). Join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by. When we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.

Day 5MURRAY PRINCESS - NGAUT NGAUT (BLD)

After an optional early morning Bush Tucker Breakfast* or bush walk with the Captain, the vessel cruises slowly downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about Aboriginal history in the area. We return to the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a scenic tender boat ride. Tonight, join your fellow guests for a delicious final night dinner and enjoy the evening entertainment.

Day 6DISEMBARK CRUISE TO ADELAIDE | FREE AFTERNOON (B)

We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf where we are meet by our coach driver who will transfer us to Adelaide. Upon arrival into Adelaide, we have the afternoon to enjoy Adelaide how we wish.

Hotel: Stamford Plaza Adelaide for 1 night

Day 7ADELAIDE TO KANGAROO ISLAND | TOURING THE ISLAND (BLD)

This morning head to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal where we will board the ferry to take us to Kangaroo Island. On arrival in Kangaroo Island, we head to Frenchman’s Rock for a photo opportunity. Leaving here we head to Clifford’s Honey Farm, where you’ll enjoy an informative guided tour of the honey room to learn about the extraction process, taste a honey soft drink and have the option to sample the Drunken Drone Brewery’s Honey Wheat Ale. In the farm shop, you can see a working beehive where you can try to spot the Queen bee. There are different varieties of pure Kangaroo Island Ligurian honey and beauty products to purchase as well as their famous honey ice cream. Next, travel to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery (South Australia’s only commercial Eucalyptus Oil Distillery) for a delicious BBQ lunch followed by an introductory talk about the history of the oil distillery and take a guided tour. Kangaroo Island Ciders’ range of Colony Cove products including Apple Sparkler, Draught Cider, and Original Cider are available for tasting (additional cost). Finish off with some free time in their souvenir shop where you will find an assortment of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Emu Oil products. Following lunch we head to Raptor Domain to watch the Birds of Prey Presentation, an educational, interactive, and inspiring experience. The only “Free Flight” Birds of Prey display in South Australia, it is thought by many to be the most interactive presentation in Australia. With our day complete we head to the hotel to settle in and then enjoy dinner.

Hotel: Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn, Kingscote for 2 nights

Day 8KANGAROO ISLAND TOURING (BLD)

This morning we head to Flinders Chase National Park. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery, and a haven for playful long-nosed fur seals. From here travel to Vivonne Bay to witness spectacular views of the Southern Ocean before our lunch at Vivonne Bay Lodge Bistro. This afternoon travel to famous Seal Bay for a guided beach walk amongst a wild seal colony that is home to around 600 rare Australian sea lions. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Day 9KANGAROO ISLAND TO ADELAIDE (BLD)

After breakfast we complete check out procedures and head to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. Next head to Emu Bay Lavender Farm and enjoy lunch and then transfer to the ferry terminal and return to Adelaide. On arrival into Adelaide we check in to the hotel and enjoy our final dinner together.

Hotel: Stamford Plaza Adelaide for 1 night

Day 10ADELAIDE TO PERTH (B)

After a wonderful tour it is time to transfer to Adelaide Airport for your return flight to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be ready to take you home.

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