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

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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.

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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

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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

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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. We then visit the region’s largest winery, St THURSDAY – Optional Transfers Anne’s where you will enjoy a short winery tour Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel provided by the owners and then taste their to Echuca arriving at the historical Port of Echuca fabulous table and fortified wines. You will also to board your cruise departing at 2.30pm. have the opportunity to sample their delicious Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome Echuca Cheeses and Chocolates all made from afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy local produce. the sights and sounds of the river. Take the It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. Time to opportunity to chat Skipper in the wheelhouse relax in the afternoon sun as Emmylou continues about the rich history of the river and PS cruising up river past the imposing Echuca Emmylou. As the sun starts to set over the river, Wharf before turning bound for our overnight time for an evening cocktail before your chef mooring at Horseshoe Lagoon. Tonight, after prepared welcome dinner. Watch for kangaroos, you have enjoyed your dinner, it’s Movie Night, wombats, egrets and many other species of birds with a special presentation of “Riverboats as the stars begin to appear. Tonight, we moor at Remembered” a fabulous historical presentation Layfield Lane where your welcome to join your about the riverboats of the mid 1850’s along the fellow passenger around the roaring campfire to Murray River watch the stars appear in the stunning night sky before retiring for the evening. SATURDAY Time for an early morning walk on the boardwalk FRIDAY or relax over breakfast as we cruise back to Wake to an early morning walk along the Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell riverbank, home to native birds, plants and arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen return wildlife before enjoying breakfast. We then transfers to Melbourne your coach will be ready depart on a half day excursion travelling to for your return journey to Melbourne Airport or Turn Pont the small Nght townruse of Barmah for a guided Eco CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm. Torrumbarry Wer PRICES CRUISE ONLY Restdown CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Wnery

PERRIOOTA RD SHARE TRAVELER BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Kngﬁsher ruses Main Queen $880 $1,320 RD HEADWORKS OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY

THYRA RD Upper Twin $830 $1,245 Turn Pont 2 NIGHT UPPER B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery

MURRAY HIGHLIGHTS M U Pa don Park Upper Double $860 $1,290 CRUISE RR MOAMA AY Layﬁeld Ln - Layfield Ln (Night 1) VA EY HW - Horseshoe Lagoon (Night 2) Y Horseshoe Upper Queen $880 $1,320 Lagoon Turn Pont ATTRACTIONS DEPART Queen Suite $1,020 $1,530 MOORINGS

EHUA B75 B400 CRUISE 65 KMS

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple 3 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers DISCOVERY CRUISE Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Enjoy a picnic lunch riverside before we continue Echuca on Monday at 2.30pm and returns to to the region’s largest winery, St Anne’s where Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Echuca on Thursday morning at 9.30am. you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the Transfers $320 Solo Traveller owners and taste their fabulous table and SUNDAY - Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay fortified wines, cheeses and chocolates. Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night Today you have time to explore the wonderful It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. For those city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre THURSDAY DEPARTURES that slept in you can join the Skipper for a Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. guided tour of the gardens and buildings before MONDAY – Optional Transfers Emmylou continues upriver towards Deep Creek Marina. Tonight, after dinner, it’s Movie Night, Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel with a special presentation of “Riverboats to Echuca arriving at the historical Port of Echuca Remembered” a fabulous historical presentation to board your cruise departing at 2.30pm. about the riverboats of the mid 1850’s along the Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome Murray River. afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. This evening WEDNESDAY as the sun begins to set over the river enjoy a This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day cocktail before your welcome dinner. Watch for of cruising towards our Layfield Lane mooring. kangaroos, egrets and many other species of Today your welcome to try your hand at steering birds as the stars begin to appear. Tonight, we the boat with the Skipper. Tonight, you will enjoy moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian history, the property was first settled by James BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before TV movie “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou enjoying dinner under the stars. After dinner was renamed PS Philadelphia. enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire TUESDAY before retiring for the evening. Wake to an early morning self-guided walk of THURSDAY gardens scattered with old date palms before Time for an early morning walk along the enjoying breakfast. We then depart on a half riverbank or relax over breakfast as we cruise day excursion travelling to the small town of back to Echuca where we reluctantly say Barmah for a guided Eco Cruise, where you can farewell arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen get up close to Australian nature and wildlife return transfers to Melbourne your coach will gliding through the World-Heritage listed be ready for your return journey to Melbourne Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher. Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm.

Torrumbarry Wer PRICES CRUISE ONLY Norrs Bend Restdown Kngﬁsher Wnery ruses

CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO PERRIOOTA RD Perroota SHARE TRAVELER Staton BARMAH RD

TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Deep reek

Main Queen $1,440 $2,160 Marna HEADWORKS RD HEADWORKS

OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY

Upper Twin $1,350 $2,025 THYRA RD 3 NIGHT UPPER B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery MURRAY DISCOVERY Upper Double $1,400 $2,100 M U Pa don Park CRUISE RR MOAMA AY Layﬁeld Ln - Perricoota Station (Night 1) VA EY HW Upper Queen $1,440 $2,160 - Deep Creek Marina (Night 2) Y Horseshoe - Layfield Ln (Night 3) Lagoon Queen Suite $1,600 $2,400 ATTRACTIONS DEPART MOORINGS CRUISE 160 KMS EHUA B75 B400 6 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU PS EMMYLOU

OPTIONAL EXTRAS 4 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers EXPLORER CRUISE Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, WEDNESDAY Echuca on Monday at 2.30pm and returns to This morning Emmylou steams towards Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Echuca on Thursday morning at 9.30am. Perricoota Station where you can join the Skipper Transfers $320 Solo Traveller SUNDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay for a guided walking tour of the gardens before we depart to the small town of Barmah. Enjoy Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night Today you have time to explore the wonderful city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre Stay a picnic lunch riverside before departing on your Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to THURSDAY DEPARTURES Australian nature and wildlife gliding through MONDAY – Optional Transfers the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel aboard the MV Kingfisher. It is then time to re- to Echuca arriving at the historical Port of Echuca join PS Emmylou as we continue cruising upriver to board your cruise departing at 2.30pm. towards our overnight mooring at Deep Creek Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy afternoon Marina. tea as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights THURSDAY and sounds of the river. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner and watch for kangaroos, egrets This morning we depart for a full days cruising and many other species of birds as the stars towards our Layfield Lane mooring. Enjoy begin to appear. Tonight, we moor at the famous breakfast on the deck then relax with a good Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property book or just take in the river views and wildlife. was first settled by James Maiden in 1843. Tonight, you will enjoy our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling TUESDAY the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small This morning we depart for Restdown Winery goods for entrée before enjoying dinner under where you will enjoy a guided wetlands walk the stars followed by some yarns sitting around of early Aboriginal significance followed by the campfire before retiring for the evening. a gourmet lunch with complementary wine tastings. We then visit Arbuthnot Redgum FRIDAY Sawmill dating back to 1889 for a short tour of Enjoy an early morning walk along the riverbank the redgum mill before arriving at Torrumbarry before breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca Weir where you can learn about the Weir and where we reluctantly say farewell arriving at lock system. This afternoon we cruise towards 9.30am. If you have chosen return transfers to our overnight bush mooring at Norris Bend. Melbourne your coach will be ready for your After dinner it is movie night, with a special return journey to Melbourne Airport or CBD drop presentation of “Riverboats Remembered” a offs arriving at 2.30pm. fabulous historical presentation about the

riverboatsTurn ofPont the mid 1850’s. Nght ruse Torrumbarry Wer PRICES CRUISE ONLY Norrs Bend Restdown Kngﬁsher Wnery ruses

PERRIOOTA RD CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Perroota Staton SHARE TRAVELER BARMAH RD

TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Deep reek

Main Queen $2,000 $3,000 Marna HEADWORKS RD HEADWORKS

OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY

Upper Twin $1,865 $2,798 THYRA RD 4 NIGHT UPPER B400 ST Anne’s B75 MURRAY EXPLORER Wnery

M Upper Double $1,940 $2,910 CRUISE U Pa don Park RR MOAMA - Perricoota Station (Night 1) AY Layﬁeld Ln VA - Norris Bend (Night 2) EY HW Upper Queen $2,000 $3,000 Y Horseshoe - Deep Creek Marina (Night 3) Lagoon - Layfield Ln (Night 4) DEPART Queen Suite $2,200 $3,3003 ATTRACTIONS EHUA CRUISE 190 KMS MOORINGS B75 B400 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU 7 LUXURY GLAMPING & CRUISE PACKAGE

OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple 2 NIGHT TALO RETREAT & Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers CRUISE PACKAGE Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Friday night Stay at Talo Retreat. Cruise river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Echuca egrets and many other species of birds as the Transfers $320 Solo Traveller on Saturday at 6.30pm and returns Sunday at stars begin to appear while you enjoy your 9.30am . chef prepared dinner. PS Emmylou powerful Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night floodlights then light the banks of the river as THURSDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay nocturnal wildlife begin to appear. After cruising SATURDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE Today you have time to explore the wonderful upstream PS Emmylou turns to continue the city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre journey back downstream under the Echuca/ Moama Bridge where we pass the imposing Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening and other FRIDAY – Optional Transfers Paddlesteamers moored after their day on the river. Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel to Echuca via Nagambie arriving at Talo Retreat. Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just sit and let the river glide by before Emmylou pulls Checking in from 2.00pm spend the afternoon into her overnight mooring for the evening at exploring Talo Retreat experiencing the wonders Layfield Lane. Here we set up a campfire under of the Murray river from the riverbanks. Relax the stars where you can enjoy a good yarn with in the tranquility of this natural bush setting your fellow passengers. Relax with a beverage staying in your own private deluxe Yurt. Enjoy from the bar or roast marshmallows before the magical star gazing from your outdoor spa. retiring for the evening at your leisure. Situated only 100m from the river enjoy relaxing around a camp fire or explore the area by canoe SUNDAY or bike. Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax SATURDAY over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell arriving back Spend the day exploring the historic Port of at port at 9.30am. If you have chosen return Echuca, shop in High Street, grad a coffee from transfers to Melbourne your coach will be ready one of the many café’s or relax over lunch at a for your return journey to Melbourne Airport or local Pub. CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm. After departing from the Port of Echuca you have time for a relaxing drink from the bar or a visit to the wheelhouse to see the Skipper as the sun starts to set over the river. Listen to the Turn Pont Nght ruse Torrumbarry Wer PRICES Restdown CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Wnery SHARE TRAVELER PERRIOOTA RD BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Kngﬁsher ruses Main Queen $530 $795 RD HEADWORKS OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY Upper Twin $500 $750 THYRA RD B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery 1 NIGHT UPPER M MURRAY U Pa don Park Upper Double $520 $780 RR MOAMA AY Turn Pont Layﬁeld Ln EXPERIENCE CRUISE VA EY HW - Layfield Ln (Night 1) Y Horseshoe Upper Queen $530 $795 Lagoon ATTRACTIONS DEPART Queen Suite $600 $900 MOORINGS Turn Pont CRUISE 40 KMS EHUA B75 B400

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple 4 NIGHT TALO RETREAT & Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers CRUISE PACKAGE Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Stay Tuesday/Wednesday at Talo Retreat. in the stunning night sky before retiring for the Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, evening. Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Echuca on Thursday at 2.30pm and returns Transfers $320 Solo Traveller Saturday at 9.30am. FRIDAY This morning we depart on a half day excursion Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night MONDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay travelling to the small town of Barmah for a Today you have time to explore the wonderful guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to THURSDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre Australian nature and wildlife gliding through Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher followed by a picnic TUESDAY – Optional Transfers lunch riverside. We then continue to Pacdon Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel Park, makers of fine UK small where you to Echuca arriving at Talo Retreat. can sample their fine assortment of produce Checking in from 2.00pm spend the afternoon followed by a visit to St Anne’s Winery where exploring Talo Retreat experiencing the wonders you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the of the Murray river from the riverbanks. Relax owners and then taste their fabulous table and in the tranquility of this natural bush setting fortified wines, cheeses and chocolates. staying in your own private deluxe Yurt. It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. Time WEDNESDAY to relax in the afternoon sun as Emmylou continues cruising upriver past the imposing Free day to explore the Perricoota wine district Echuca Wharf before turning bound for our or just relax in your nature all bush setting. overnight mooring at Horseshoe Lagoon. THURSDAY Tonight, after you have enjoyed your dinner, Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome it’s Movie Night, with a special presentation of afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous historical the sights and sounds of the river. Take the presentation about the riverboats of the mid opportunity to chat Skipper in the wheelhouse 1850’s along the Murray River. about the rich history of the river and PS SATURDAY Emmylou. As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your Time for an early morning walk on the chef prepared welcome dinner. Watch for boardwalk or relax over breakfast as we cruise kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other back to Echuca where we reluctantly say species of birds as the stars begin to appear. farewell arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen Tonight, we moor at Layfield Lane where your return transfers to Melbourne your coach will be ready for your return journey to Melbourne welcomeTurn to Pont join your fellow passenger around Nght ruse the roaringTorrumbarry campfire to watch the stars appear Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm. Wer PRICES Restdown CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Wnery SHARE TRAVELER PERRIOOTA RD BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Kngﬁsher ruses Main Queen $1,080 $1,620 RD HEADWORKS OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY

THYRA RD Upper Twin $1,020 $1,530 Turn Pont 2 NIGHT UPPER B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery

MURRAY HIGHLIGHTS M Upper Double $1,060 $1,590 U Pa don Park CRUISE RR MOAMA AY Layﬁeld Ln - Layfield Ln (Night 1) VA EY HW - Horseshoe Lagoon (Night 2) Y Horseshoe Upper Queen $1,080 $1,620 Lagoon Turn Pont ATTRACTIONS Queen Suite $1,220 $1,830 MOORINGS DEPART CRUISE 65 KMS EHUA B75 B400

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $950 Per Couple 3 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY Pre Stay & Return $850 Solo Traveller Transfers RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE Melbourne Return $700 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne, Bendigo Transfers $600 Solo Traveller Stay Thursday/Friday at Balgownie Winery egrets and many other species of birds as the Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Estate. One night Emmylou Cruise departs Port stars begin to appear while you enjoy your Transfers $320 Solo Traveller of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Echuca on Saturday chef prepared dinner. PS Emmylou powerful 6.30pm and returns Sunday at 9.30am. floodlights then light the banks of the river as Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night nocturnal wildlife begin to appear. After cruising THURSDAY – Optional Transfers upstream PS Emmylou turns to continue the SATURDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE Arriving from Melbourne or Bendigo Airport, sits journey back downstream under the Echuca/ Balgownie Estate Winery, Retreat & Restaurant. Moama Bridge where we pass the imposing Hidden away amongst the vineyards sits Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening and other your luxe Safari tent. Enjoy all the modern Paddlesteamers moored after their day on the conveniences you would expect including a river. Ensuite, Queen Bed and a private deck with Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just sit outdoor bath overlooking the uninterrupted and let the river glide by before Emmylou pulls views of the vines and nature. into her overnight mooring for the evening at Layfield Lane. Here we set up a campfire under FRIDAY the stars where you can enjoy a good yarn with Today spend the day relaxing in your winery your fellow passengers. Relax with a beverage bush setting or explore the City of Bendigo from the bar or roast marshmallows before famous for its Art, Culture and exhibitions. Jump retiring for the evening at your leisure. on a Talking Tram, visit the Deborah Gold Mine and enjoy lunch at a Chancery Lane café, famous SUNDAY for great coffee and food. Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca SATURDAY – Optional Transfers where we reluctantly say farewell arriving back Departing at 10.30am from Balgownie Estate at port at 9.30am. If you have chosen return your travel to Echuca. Enjoy the day exploring transfers to Melbourne or Bendigo our coach the many shops, pubs, cafés and historical Port takes via Bendigo’s trendy Chancery Lane, of Echuca before your cruise departs at 6.30pm. famous for their art, food and great coffee. After departing from the Port of Echuca you The journey then continues to Melbourne for have time for a relaxing drink from the bar or a Melbourne Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at visit to the wheelhouse to see the Skipper as 2.30pm. the sun starts to set over the river. Listen to the

river birdsTurn Pont evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, Nght ruse Torrumbarry Wer PRICES Restdown CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Wnery SHARE TRAVELER PERRIOOTA RD BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Kngﬁsher ruses Main Queen $730 $1,095 RD HEADWORKS OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY Upper Twin $650 $975 THYRA RD B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery 1 NIGHT UPPER M Upper Double $720 $1,080 MURRAY U Pa don Park RR MOAMA AY Turn Pont Layﬁeld Ln EXPERIENCE CRUISE VA EY HW Upper Queen $730 $1,095 - Layfield Ln (Night 1) Y Horseshoe Lagoon Queen Suite $780 $1,170 ATTRACTIONS DEPART MOORINGS Turn Pont CRUISE 40 KMS EHUA B75 B400

10 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU LUXURY GLAMPING & CRUISE PACKAGE

OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $950 Per Couple 4 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY Pre Stay & Return $850 Solo Traveller Transfers RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE Melbourne Return $700 Per Couple - Optional Ex Melbourne, Bendigo Transfers $600 Solo Traveller Stay Tuesday/Wednesday at Balgownie FRIDAY Winery Retreat. Two Night Emmylou Cruise Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple This morning we depart on a half day excursion departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Echuca Transfers $320 Solo Traveller travelling to the small town of Barmah for a on Thursday at 6pm and returns Saturday at guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to 9.30am. Self Drive Car Parking $20 Per Night Australian nature and wildlife gliding through THURSDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE TUESDAY – Optional Transfers the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands Arriving from Melbourne or Bendigo Airport, sits aboard the MV Kingfisher followed by a picnic Balgownie Estate Winery, Retreat & Restaurant. lunch riverside. We then continue to Pacdon Hidden away amongst the vineyards sits Park, makers of fine UK small where you your luxe Safari tent. Enjoy an Ensuite, Queen can sample their fine assortment of produce Bed and a private deck with outdoor bath followed by a visit to St Anne’s Winery where overlooking the uninterrupted views of the vines you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the and nature. owners and then taste their fabulous table and fortified wines, cheeses and chocolates. WEDNESDAY It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. Time Today spend the day relaxing in your winery to relax in the afternoon sun as Emmylou bush setting or explore the City of Bendigo. continues cruising upriver past the imposing Echuca Wharf before turning bound for our THURSDAY overnight mooring at Horseshoe Lagoon. Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome Tonight, after you have enjoyed your dinner, afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy it’s Movie Night, with a special presentation of the sights and sounds of the river. Take the “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous historical opportunity to chat Skipper in the wheelhouse presentation about the riverboats of the mid about the rich history of the river and PS 1850’s along the Murray River. Emmylou. As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your SATURDAY chef prepared welcome dinner. Watch for Time for an early morning walk on the kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other boardwalk or relax over breakfast as we cruise species of birds as the stars begin to appear. back to Echuca where we reluctantly say Tonight, we moor at Layfield Lane where your farewell arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen welcome to join your fellow passenger around return transfers to Melbourne your coach will the roaring campfire to watch the stars appear be ready for your return journey to Melbourne in the stunning night sky before retiring for the Turn Pont Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm. Nght ruse evening.Torrumbarry Wer PRICES Restdown CABIN TYPE PP TWIN SOLO Wnery SHARE TRAVELER PERRIOOTA RD BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Kngﬁsher ruses Main Queen $1,095 $1,643 RD HEADWORKS OB HWY

TORRUMBARRY

THYRA RD Upper Twin $1,020 $1,530 Turn Pont 2 NIGHT UPPER B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery

MURRAY HIGHLIGHTS M Upper Double $1,065 $1,598 U Pa don Park CRUISE RR MOAMA AY Layﬁeld Ln - Layfield Ln (Night 1) VA EY HW Upper Queen $1,095 $1,643 - Horseshoe Lagoon (Night 2) Y Horseshoe Lagoon Turn Pont Queen Suite $1,175 $1,763 ATTRACTIONS MOORINGS DEPART CRUISE 65 KMS EHUA B75 B400

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Discover city of Melbourne along the Yarra River. Enjoy waterfront Why rush when your hotel is located so close to the airport. Arrive living at Pan Pacific Melbourne as you in style at Parkroyal Melbourne Airport. With direct access to explore the South Wharf precinct with international and domestic terminals you will enjoy convenience fabulous outlet shopping and bustling like no other. Melbourne just across the river. $80 per night surcharge applies for weekday stays at Parkroyal Hotel, Melbourne Airport.

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12 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU Included in your fare Cruise Fare. MRP responsibility does not extend beyond the TERMS & CONDITIONS • Bottled water • All meals vessel, and whenever passengers leave it, any arrangements

• Coffee& Tea • All standard shore excursions made by them or for them are at their own risk. General Limitation on Carrier’s Liability The transportation of guests and baggage aboard the vessel/s • Wi-Fi Internet access aboard the vessel • Gratuities to vessel crew (a) No liability for certain events. The Carrier and the vessel/s is governed by these Terms and Conditions. Please carefully shall not be liable for loss, death, or delay of, or injury to, any read the terms of this cruise agreement. Not included in your fare passenger or loss or damage or delay to his/her baggage, Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes agreement • Airfare to and from your home city personal effects or other property, arising from: acts of God, to these terms and conditions which includes limitations • Alcoholic beverages public enemy, government restraint, riots, strikes, lockouts, and exonerations of the liabilities and obligations of Carrier. • Travel Insurance labour troubles, whoever may be the instigators thereof, You should read and understand these terms and conditions epidemic, civil disturbances of whatever nature, perils of the carefully before making a deposit. The vessel/s is operated by • Transfers to and from Melbourne rivers, or other navigable waters, fuel shortages, collision, Australian Paddlesteamers Pty Ltd, trading as Murray River Payment for additional goods and services must be made prior stranding, fire, theft, barratry, or any other crime by any Paddleteamers (MRPS) and is regularly inspected by the to the guest’s disembarkation. person, faults or errors of navigation or management of Australian Maritime Safety Authority, AMSA. Documentation this or any other vessel, explosions, breakage of shafts Final travel reminder, including itinerary and passenger cruise or any defect or unseaworthiness in hull, machinery or Definitions information guide will be sent two (2) weeks prior to departure. appurtenances, equipment, furnishings or supplies of the vessel or launches or vehicles or any defect of the Carrier’s The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all person(s) Itineraries are subject to change without notice. Health & Disability Requirements premises, at whatever time existing, fault or neglect of named on the front of the Confirmation and include all children pilots, tugs, regular members of the crew, agents, servants, or others under the care or control of the named person(s). Guests must notify MRPS in writing at the time of booking of independent contractors. The term “Carrier” includes Murray River Paddlesteamers, any physical or mental illness, disability or other conditions its parent and affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners, for which special accommodations or the use of a wheelchair (b) Limitation on Carrier’s liability with respect to baggage charterers, operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof, is necessary or contemplated. Also, we must be notified of and personal property. This liability shall not exceed one any substituted or connecting ship, the owners, charterers and any medical treatment that may render the guest unfit for hundred Australian Dollars in the event of loss, damage or operators and all launches belonging to any such boat or owned travel or constitute a risk or danger to the guest or anyone delay to any of the passenger’s baggage or other property or operated by the owners, charterers or operators. The term else aboard. The vessel does not carry a medical doctor aboard. taken with him/her on the voyage. “Fare” includes voyage and shore excursions purchased from Acute medical conditions will require you to disembark to be Guest Warranties. Carrier. attended to by shore-side emergency and/or medical response. You warrant that you and all other Guests traveling with you Fares are in Australian Dollars, are per guest, are based on Guests needing any form of assistance and those who are are physically, emotionally and otherwise fit to undertake double occupancy, and do not include air or land transport. physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who the cruise or Cruise Tour; that you and they have received all Single Occupancy Fares carry a 50% surcharge. Port charges will take full responsibility for any needed assistance during medical inoculations necessary; that you and they will at all are included in the fare. All fares, itineraries, themes, the cruise and in the event of an emergency. We reserve the times comply with the Ship’s rules and regulations and orders entertainment, shore excursions and other voyage attributes right to refuse passage to anyone who, in our sole opinion, may and directions of the Ship’s Captain and officers, and that your are subject to change without notice and we reserve the right affect the health, safety or enjoyment of other guests. Guests conduct will not impair the safety of the Ship or jeopardize or to not honour any published prices that we determine were requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible inconvenience other Guests. We may disembark at any time erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. wheelchair. Please be aware that some ports of call, shore any Guest who may be suffering from contagious or infectious excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements may diseases or whose presence, in the opinion of the Captain, Deposit and Final Payment preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this may be detrimental to the comfort or safety of other Guests or For confirmation of individual bookings, a deposit of 30% of decision will be made by the ship’s captain and is binding. Also, the crew. In such cases, the Guest shall not be entitled to any the full fare per person is due upon booking online & within 3 there may be certain physical conditions, including stairways refund of the cruise fare or Cruise Tour fare or any compensation days if booking direct or via a travel agent. The balance of the and narrow passageways within the vessel that may limit or whatsoever. voyage fare is due 60 days (60) prior to departure date, and preclude the accessibility of wheelchair guests to some areas. Alcohol Policy all reservations not fully paid at such time will be cancelled We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. With The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be and subject to the cancellation provisions set forth in the travel insurance, you can plan and enjoy your trip with complete cancellation policy below. MRPS accepts the following forms limited to Guests who are 18 years or older. MRPS promotes peace of mind. the responsible service of alcohol and will refuse service to of payment: MasterCard, Visa & Bank Transfer. A credit card Smoking surcharge between 1.20% - 1.70% maybe incurred for credit guests if deemed to be intoxicated. Guests are kindly reminded card payments depending on the credit card used. Domestic Smoking is not permitted anywhere aboard the vessel including to consume alcohol in moderation. MRPS reserves the right Australian Bank Transfers incur no surcharge or cost. inside cabins and suites. to prohibit and retain all liquor brought onto vessels which is International Bank Transfers incur a minimum A$15 fee which Dining Arrangements strictly prohibited. must be added to the payment made. Bookings made sixty (60) MRPS offer open-seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Use of Likeness days or less prior to the departure date require payment in full To make a seating request with other guests aboard please Carrier has the exclusive right to use video and other visual/ at the time of booking. contact us. audio portrayals of you or your likeness taken during your Cancellation and Change Policy Gambling cruise in any medium of any nature whatsoever for any purpose, Guests who must cancel or change the date of their voyage or Gambling is not permitted on the Vessel/s. including advertising or promoting the services of Carrier without any compensation being paid to You. Any such portrayal any part of their package for any reason, including medical or Animals family reasons, are subject to the fees as outlined below. All or likeness shall be the exclusive property of the Carrier. fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations in which Only designated service animals are permitted aboard. You are Children required to notify MRPS in advance of departure if you plan to one guest cancels, the remaining guest is responsible for paying MRPS requires that children under the age of 18 be any and all single supplements. MRPS reserves the right to bring along a service animal because of a disability. Supporting documents may be requested. accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult 25 years or cancel all reservations for which final payment is not received older. Children under 15 are not encouraged and must occupy sixty (60) days prior to the departure date. For cancellations Carrier’s Discretion their own cabin, no sharing with Parents is permitted. Children made greater than 31 days from departure, transfer to another As the Carrier, we reserve the right at any time, without notice, are required to pay full fare. Number of children will be limited. similar cruise is allowed within 12 months of booking date. Any to cancel any cruise or Cruise Tour, to change or postpone Non-Transferrable Tickets price difference must be paid. the date or time of sailing or arrival, to change the port of embarkation or final destination, to shorten the cruise or to (a) Your authority to agree. In buying the passenger ticket you state that you are authorised by or on behalf of any Days Prior to Departure change or substitute any component of the Cruise Tour. If we are required to do any of these things, we will be responsible to passenger listed on the ticket (including any minor) to agree Up to 91 days $350 Fee Per Booking you as follows: to all the terms and conditions of this agreement. 90-61 days Loss of deposit If we cancel the cruise or Cruise Tour before it has started, we (b) No transfer. This agreement is between the Carrier and the 60-31 days 50% of gross fare will refund the Cruise Fare that we have actually received. If passenger. It cannot be sold, assigned or transferred to any 30-0 days 100% of gross fare the scheduled sailing date or time is delayed and as a result of other person without prior express written consent of the Carrier. MRPS recommends that all guests obtain travel insurance for that delay, you are not otherwise accommodated on board the unforeseen circumstances. Ship, we may arrange hotel accommodations and food at no Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice and additional expense to you for the duration of the delay. If the we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein. cruise is shortened, we will make a proportionate refund of the

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