PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises ECHUCA VI CTORIA AUSTRALIA SEASON 2020/21 Luxury Boutique Australian River Cruising Optional Melbourne Hotel Stay Begins Your Journey Optional Melbourne Return Transfers Multi-Course Dining Prepared By Our Onboard Chefs Riverside Dining & Campfires Premium Onshore Guided Tours Authentic Woodfired Paddlesteamer Daily Historical Commentary Complimentary Wifi Internet Maximum 16 Guests Only Contents PS EMMYLOU STORY 2 CABINS 3 1 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER EXPERIENCE CRUISE 4 2 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE 5 3 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER DISCOVER CRUISE 6 4 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER EXPLORER CRUISE 7 2 NIGHT TALO RETREAT & 8 CRUISE PACKAGE 4 NIGHT TALO RETREAT & 9 CRUISE PACKAGE 3 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE 10 4 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE 11 MELBOURNE HOTEL PARTNERS 12 2020-2021 CRUISE DEPARTURES 12 TERMS & CONDITIONS 13 SYDNEY Murray River ECHUCA BENDIGO MELBOURNE Turn Pont Nght ruse Torrumbarry Wer Norrs Bend Restdown Kngfisher Wnery ruses PERRIOOTA RD Perroota Staton BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Deep reek Marna HEADWORKS RD HEADWORKS OB HWY TORRUMBARRY THYRA RD B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery M U Pa don Park RR MOAMA AY Layfield Ln VA EY HW Y Horseshoe Lagoon Turn Pont DEPART EHUA B75 B400 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU 1 PS EMMYLOU STORY The side wheel paddlesteamers are distinctly Australian having During 2018 PS Emmylou underwent a specially designed luxury first plied the Murray river in 1853, they established a thriving upgrade and fit out. The new contemporary cabins and ensuites industry which survived until rail and roads began to service the include fine linens topped with silky duvets, with the boats’ region near the turn of the century. By 1873 there were 240 boats premier cabin, the Emmylou Suite located on the front Upper trading along the Murray River. The inland prospered as trade and Deck, with French Doors opening to a deck and 180 degree views commence developed, and previously out of the way settlements of the river. were kept in touch with the cities. Guests can enjoy small boat boutique cruising at it's finest with With the introduction of the railway, the paddlesteamers and just 16 guests comfortably accommodated in 8 deluxe cabins as their industrious crews progressively lost work until the riverboat PS Emmylou visits places of geographic, historic and Aboriginal industry was but a shadow of it’s illustrious past. cultural significance. Guests will also enjoy onshore tours visiting The Murray River which includes the Darling and Murrumbidgee outstanding local wineries, dropping into local producers and rivers is one of the longest river systems in the world. Although accessing ancient world heritage Murray river tributaries aboard weirs have cut down the navigability of the river, the Murray MV Kingfisher with an environmental specialist. alone still claims 2508 kilometres of meandering waters. Onboard dining, prepared by the Emmylou’s Chef, features local PS Emmylou, the world’s only wood-fired cruising paddlesteamer produce and wine from across the Heathcote and Perricoota wine reminds us of the romantic days of the paddlesteamers and is regions. Riverside campfires are offered in the evenings, with now an Australian Icon of the River. Built locally during 1980-82 in stunning night skies to complete this unique experience. the style of the 19th century paddlesteamers, she is perfectly at We are proud to continue the tradition of overnight cruising on home at the Port of Echuca, residing with the last few remaining Australia’s greatest waterway with our trademark level of country paddlesteamers of the past. She is 30 metres long and 10 metres hospitality aboard an authentic paddlesteamer. We hope you can wide, steel hulled and timber decked. join us to connect you with Australia’s inland history, geography, culture and cuisine. CONNECT WITH US @MURRAYRIVERPADDLESTEAMERS @MURRAYRIVERPS @MURRAYRIVERPS MURRAYPADDLESTEAMERS 2 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU MAIN DECK Stairs Paddle Wheel Bathroom Queen CABINS Cabin Kitchen Life /Bar Jackets Outdoor Dining Dining Room DELUXE CABINS Steam Engine Paddle Staff WITH PRIVATE Wheel Stairs Boarding ENSUITES UPPER DECK Welcome to your home aboard Paddlesteamer Emmylou. We invite you Twin Double Queen to relax in a warm inviting atmosphere Cabin Cabin Cabin of mid 1800’s riverboat charm without sacrificing modern conveniences. Emmylou features contemporary deluxe Emmylou Queen cabins with fine linens and plush new Suite Twin Double Queen bedding which will ensure you are well Cabin Cabin Cabin rested to fully enjoy your time aboard with us. Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the boat. MAIN DECK CABIN UPPER DECK CABINS EMMYLOU SUITE This private Queen Cabin boasts a plush Guests enjoying Upper Deck Cabins can The boats premier accommodation and most queen bed and private ensuite. The cabin is choose from Queen, Double & Twin Single spacious. This elegant suite provides a warm conveniently situated on the Main Deck with Cabins all with private ensuites, with ambiance located on the Upper Deck at the close proximity to the dining Saloon. doors opening to the outside affording front of the boat with French Door opening neighbouring guests the unique opportunity to the deck. Featuring a seating area, ensuite to enjoy a social atmosphere, swapping and plush queen bedding guests can relax stories and forming lasting friendships with with a drink and watch the river banks of the fellow travellers. Upper Murray drift by. Double Queen Emmylou Queen Cabin Cabin Suite MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU 3 PS EMMYLOU OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple 1 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers EXPERIENCE CRUISE Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple Optional Ex Melbourne Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, journey back downstream under the Echuca/ Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Echuca on Saturday at 6.30pm and returns to Moama Bridge where we pass the imposing Transfers $320 Solo Traveller Echuca on Sunday morning at 9.30am. Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening and other Paddlesteamers moored after their day on the Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night FRIDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay river. SATURDAY DEPARTURES Today you have time to explore the wonderful Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just sit city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre and let the river glide by before Emmylou pulls Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. Take a into her overnight mooring for the evening at free City tram ride, explore Flinders St Station, Layfield Lane. Here we set up a campfire under grab a coffee from one of the many laneway the stars where you can enjoy a good yarn with cafés’, visit Eureka Sky Deck, National Galley of your fellow passengers. Relax with a beverage Victoria and lunch in Chinatown. from the bar or roast marshmallows before retiring for the evening at your leisure. SATURDAY – Optional Transfers Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel SUNDAY to Echuca via Nagambie. Time to explore the Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax many shops, pubs, cafés and historical Port of over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca Echuca before your cruise departs at 6.30pm where we reluctantly say farewell arriving back at port at 9.30am. If you have chosen return After departing from the Port of Echuca you transfers to Melbourne our coach takes you via have time for a relaxing drink from the bar or a the beautiful gold rush City of Bendigo. Here we visit to the wheelhouse to see the Skipper as pause for a coffee run at the trendy Chancery the sun starts to set over the river. Listen to the Lane, famous for their art, food and great coffee. river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, The journey then continues to Melbourne for egrets and many other species of birds as the Melbourne Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at stars begin to appear while you enjoy your 2.30pm. chef prepared dinner. PS Emmylou powerful floodlights then light the banks of the river as nocturnal wildlife begin to appear. After cruising upstream PS Emmylou turns to continue the Turn Pont Nght ruse Torrumbarry Wer PRICES CRUISE ONLY Restdown CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Wnery SHARE TRAVELER PERRIOOTA RD BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Kngfisher ruses Main Queen $430 $645 RD HEADWORKS OB HWY TORRUMBARRY Upper Twin $400 $600 THYRA RD B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery 1 NIGHT UPPER M MURRAY U Pa don Park Upper Double $420 $630 RR MOAMA AY Turn Pont Layfield Ln EXPERIENCE CRUISE VA EY HW - Layfield Ln (Night 1) Y Horseshoe Upper Queen $430 $645 Lagoon ATTRACTIONS DEPART Queen Suite $500 $750 MOORINGS Turn Pont CRUISE 40 KMS EHUA B75 B400 4 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU PS EMMYLOU OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple 2 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Cruise, where you can get up close to Australian Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Echuca on Thursday at 2.30pm and returns to nature and wildlife gliding through the World- Transfers Echuca on Saturday morning at 9.30am. Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV $320 Solo Traveller Kingfisher. Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night WEDNESDAY – We then enjoy a traditional Australian picnic Today you have time to explore the wonderful lunch riverside before we continue to Pacdon THURSDAY DEPARTURES city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre Park, makers of fine UK small goods where you Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. can sample their fine assortment of produce.