About this tour
Spend eight hours on the Murray River, starting with a two-hour lunch cruise aboard the Proud Mary steamer, then driving alongside the river with photo stops to take in the cliffs and red gum forests. The route varies depending on your boarding point—Mannum on Mondays or Woodland Reserve on Fridays. On the way back to Adelaide, choose between Melba's Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wright for a browse and tasting.
Highlights
- Two-hour lunch cruise on the heritage Proud Mary steamer
- Buffet meal served during cruise
- Coach journey alongside Murray River with regular photo stops
- Red gum cliffs and native bird spotting opportunities
- Visit artisanal chocolate or cheese makers on return leg
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Adelaide hotel and driven to either Mannum or Woodland Reserve, depending on the day. Once aboard the Proud Mary, settle into the dining area—note there are steep steps with handrails to reach it, though staff can assist. During the two-hour cruise, enjoy your buffet lunch while the paddle steamer moves along the river. Afterward, your coach travels the same route at a slower pace, stopping whenever something worth photographing appears. The return leg includes time at either Melba's or Woodside Cheese Wright to browse and sample their goods (at your own cost). Expect a full day of gentle sightseeing rather than strenuous activity.
Good to know
Alcoholic drinks aren't included but are available to buy. The Proud Mary has no lift, so you'll need to manage the steep steps independently or with staff help. Tour doesn't run Christmas Day. Some selected CBD hotels offer pick-up and drop-off.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.