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River Murray Houseboat Walking Tour

  • 4days
  • SA Riverland

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Houseboat holiday with guided walking tours

Enjoy this guided multi-day walking tour with houseboat accommodation on the river Murray - ecotourism at its very best! Your passionate guide will lead you through a divese and beautiful landscape, sharing the history, culture and environmental challenges the region faces. At night your chef delivers a 3-course meal, showcasing local produce and Riverland wine. Finish each day's walking with a cooling foot dip in the Murray River, or take a relaxing spa under the starry sky. Be amazed by the canopy of stars filling every inch of the sky above, right down to the horizon, with brilliant reflections on the water.

Your accomodation:

The houseboat is your floating accommodation which moves each day to your daily destination. The view from your bedroom window brings new sights each day. In the evenings, relax in the houseboat lounge or upper deck and share stories with your fellow travelers as your guides prepare a superb three course meal.

The boat features en-suite bathrooms and has brought a new level of comfort to our guided tours.

Tour character: Level 1

Murray River Walk is relatively flat and rated as easy to moderate. Daily distances are 10 to 14 km with a total of 40 km over 3 days. There are 2 gentle ascents and descents up and down a 40 metre cliff face. We stop along the way for morning tea and lunch, walking for up to 6 hours per day. Our walking pace is moderate and designed to allow you to enjoy the diverse river landscapes, wildlife and the people you are walking with. There’s plenty of time to take photos and savour the view.

Included in your tour:

  • Expert field guides
  • Three night’s accommodation on a houseboat on the Murray River with ensuite bathrooms
  • All gourmet meals including in-between meal snacks
  • All beverages including premium Riverland Wine & beer
  • Walking poles provided
  • Monitored car parking at the Hotel Renmark
  • Day Packs
  • Access to a library of relevant publications.

Not included in your tour:

  • Travel to/from Renmark. Transfers from and to Adelaide can be arranged with pick up and drop off at your hotel or at the airport
  • Travel insurance

Notes:

  • Cabins without ensuite facilties available at A$2800 shared or A$4200 single
  • Monday Departures from May to September
  • Min 5 persons to depart (if min isnt reached, you will be notified 90 days before departure)

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Renmark

    Meet your guides and fellow walkers at 7.30 am at the Renmark Community Hotel for a pre-walk briefing before we board the pontoon “cruiser” boat for a 14 km cruise along the Murray River to the start of the walking route.

    Discover the lagoons that are havens for waterbirds, learn about the site of a World War II Japanese internment camp and cross creeks that feed the red gum forests and box woodlands. A gentle climb through the cliffs reveals a magnificent view of the vast Murray River floodplain that will surround you over the next 3 days. A short transfer across the river in the cruiser and you have arrived at your destination.

    Your “Boat Guide” will welcome you aboard and settle you in – before a cool foot dip in the river or a hot spa followed by a 3-course dinner paired with local wines. 12km walking 12km river cruising

  • Day 2

    Headings Cliffs to Chowilla Creek

    Rise before the sun and walk a gentle slope to the rim of the Murray River valley for a spectacular sunrise. See colours appear and marvel at the journey route below before returning to the houseboat for a cooked breakfast. Depart again for the daily walk discovering Aboriginal canoe trees, giant red gum forests and small islands along leafy Amazon Creek.

    Arriving at your floating home you’ll enjoy a local tasting plate as you dip your feet in the cool waters of the Murray River. 14km walking 10km cruising

  • Day 3

    Chowilla Creek to Bunyip Reach Cliffs

    Awake to the mists on the water and enjoy a great coffee, local navel oranges and tasty breakfast followed by a briefing on the Murray Darling Basin and the management of its network of rivers which drain 14% of Australia. Today we cruise to the Chowilla Creek Environmental Regulator to learn about environmental watering and new stewardship for the river, before setting off on our walk.

    You’ll walk along Chowilla Creek, restored wetlands and visit the proposed site of the 1960’s Chowilla Dam. In the afternoon we celebrate completing our walking journey from Queens Bend Cliffs before cruising to the houseboat as the late afternoon sun illuminates the red cliffs. 10km walking 18km cruising

  • Day 4

    Bunyip Reach to Renmark

    After breakfast take a self-guided 2 km walk along the river, before cruising in the pontoon boat through Lock 6. Experience a gentle drop in the water level of 3 metres. Rejoining the houseboat downstream, you will cruise for 2 hours on the houseboat to the innovative Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, set in a 100 year old shearing shed on the banks of the river.

    Enjoy a tour with the head brewer before sitting down with your guides to a fine barbecue, prepared by your guides before saying your farewells. Optional 2km walk 23km cruise

    You will depart for Renmark by bus and arrive at the Renmark Hotel at 2.00 pm

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Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Apr 28 2025 May 01 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
May 05 2025 May 08 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
May 12 2025 May 15 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
May 19 2025 May 22 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
May 26 2025 May 29 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jun 02 2025 Jun 05 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jun 09 2025 Jun 12 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jun 16 2025 Jun 19 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jun 23 2025 Jun 26 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jun 30 2025 Jul 03 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jul 07 2025 Jul 10 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jul 14 2025 Jul 17 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jul 21 2025 Jul 24 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Jul 28 2025 Jul 31 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Aug 04 2025 Aug 07 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Aug 11 2025 Aug 14 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Aug 18 2025 Aug 21 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Aug 25 2025 Aug 28 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Sep 01 2025 Sep 04 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Sep 08 2025 Sep 11 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Sep 15 2025 Sep 18 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300
Sep 22 2025 Sep 25 2025 10 Single rooms AU$4,950
Double rooms AU$3,300

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