Murray River Paddle Steamer & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne

Explore regional Victoria on a shared coach tour from Melbourne with an English-speaking local guide. Combine a historic paddle steamer cruise with native wildlife, rural art and vineyard flavors, with commentary connecting the places you visit. Meals and drinks beyond the included coffee and wine tasting are not included.

• Get a closer look at koala care during an exclusive keeper talk at Kyabram Fauna Park
• Taste Heathcote wines shaped by the region's Cambrian soils
• Ride comfortably with onboard WiFi and a guaranteed window seat for every booking

Itinerary

1. Depart at 07:30 from the Melbourne Arts Centre, 100R St Kilda Road. Meet outside by Protagonist Cafe and grab your free coffee.
2. Take a 30-minute self-guided morning tea break in Nagambie, a lakeside town with waterfront cafes and regional produce.
3. Explore Kyabram Fauna Park on a 1-hour guided tour through open-air enclosures, looking out for kangaroos, emus, koalas and reptiles.
4. Spend 30 minutes in Echuca, a historic port town on the Murray River known for its 19th-century wharf.
5. Enjoy a 1-hour 30-minute stop at Murray River Paddlesteamers Echuca. Take time to explore and get lunch before boarding the Paddle Steamer Canberra for a 1-hour Murray River cruise with the captain's commentary.
6. Discover Rochester Silo Art during a 15-minute guided stop.
7. Spend 45 minutes at Heathcote Winery, sampling wines and taking in vineyard and hillside views.
8. Return to the Melbourne Arts Centre at 18:30, with city-center hotel drop-off available on request.

What's Included

• Round-trip coach transport from the meeting point
• English-speaking guide and onboard commentary
• Admission to included attractions
• 1-hour PS Canberra paddle steamer cruise with captain's commentary
• Kyabram Fauna Park visit and koala keeper talk
• Guided Heathcote wine tasting
• Barista coffee before departure

Important details

• Children aged 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure