MURRAY RIVER GOLF

Yarrawonga & Border Golf Club
One of Australia's best golfing secrets lies within three easy hours drive from Melbourne. Yarrawonga & Border Golf Club situated beside the Murray River and boasts 45 holes of golf. Other club facilities include a modern Clubhouse, 51 "on course" accommodation units, 2 lawn bowling greens and 2 croquet lawns. The 45 holes of golf is comprised of the Lake Course ( 18 holes), the Murray Course ( 18 holes) and the Executive Course (9 holes).
Aptly named, "Yarrawonga" is Aboriginal for "water running over rocks".

Port of Echuca Paddlesteamers
 

The P.S. Emmylou is a Murray River paddlesteamer, driven by a completely restored 1906 steam engine, and built to the highest world classification standards. She was built locally during 1980-82 in the style of the 19th century paddleboats, and is perfectly at home in the Port of Echuca, residing with the very few remaining paddlesteamers of the past. She is 30 metres long and 10 metres wide, steel hulled and timber decked. 
The Emmylou offers steaming with accommodation and fine cuisine for those who are looking for that something extra. 1, 2 and 3 night cruises are available, along with lunch and evening cruises where you can sit back and enjoy a relaxing meal. For those who are just passionate about steam there are daily cruises where you can let go of your worries and watch the world drift slowly by. Have you thought about chartering the Emmy for that special event? The professional crew are ready to cater for your every need

The Pride of the Murray claims a proud title: of the many boats originally built in Echuca, she along with the PS Pevensey and PS Adelaide, still operate from their home Port. Today, she spends her days providing pleasure and a unique heritage experience for Echuca's visitors, a far cry from her original purpose as a barge.
The Pride of the Murray is a stalwart amongst the boating fraternity. She is a most versatile vessel offering short cruises, twilight dinner cruises and is the perfect function boat. Many parties and wedding groups have made use of her open inner-deck area for their entertainment with stairs to the delightfully open top deck. The Pride is a family friendly boat which has been servicing the river trade faithfully for many years
FEATURES
Captains Commentary
Open area at the bow
Enclosed lower deck that is safe & secure for families
Kiosk onboard    
Fully Licensed
Disabled access
The Skipper offers the kids the opportunity to steer & obtain a free skippers certificate
 

Paddlesteamer Canberra:
Cruise and enjoy the magnificent Murray River aboard the paddlesteamer that heralded the start of Echuca's riverboat tourism.
The PS Canberra is an enjoyable way to cruise the Mighty Murray River, and capture the essence of yesteryear.
Built 1912, Fully Restored 2003 driven by a superb 1923 wood-fired Marshall compound steam engine.
The Canberra has a fine history of service in the Echuca area and is loved by many. With her smooth lines she seems to glide along the surface of the river. Sunset dinner cruises are a great way to unwind, or you can join one of the many daily cruises on offer. The Canberra is also a much sought after function boat which has happily hosted many weddings and parties. Step back in time when you board the and catch a little of the essence of times gone past.

P.S. Pevensey is named after a sheep property on the Murrumbidgee River called Pevensey Station. In the old days P.S. Pevensey carried 120 tons of cargo. The Pevensey collected bales of wool from station properties and brought them to the Echuca wharf. At the Port of Echuca the wool was loaded onto trains and taken to Melbourne for shipping overseas.
When the river trade ended the Pevensey was tied up at Mildura. It came to Echuca to be restored in 1973. Fixing the boat was no easy task - for the first year high rivers prevented much work being carried out. Each piece of new timber for the hull was matched against the original then cut to shape using an adze - a technique used by boat builders for centuries.
Today trucks carry cargo, so the Pevensey works as a tourist boat at the Port of Echuca. The Pevensey is able to carry 100 people on each cruise. The Pevensey is special because it is an authentic paddlesteamer with its original steam engine. Today the Pevensey is known to people all over the world for its role as “Philadelphia” in the Australian television mini-series ‘All the River Run’, made in Echuca in 1982-1983.

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P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot is so named after the former owner of the Arbuthnot Sawmills at Koondrook - Alexander (“Squire”) James Cooke Arbuthnot. His father, Alexander (“Sandy”) Arbuthnot was the founder of the Sawmills.
The hull of P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot was built in Koondrook by shipwright Charles Felshaw and in 1916 she began life as a barge. It wasn’t until 1923 when she was commissioned and then towed to Echuca for the fitting of engine, boiler and superstructure that she commenced her new job as a working steamer and for many years she towed barges laden with redgum logs from the nearby forests for the Arbuthnot Sawmills.
P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot worked at the mill until the 1940s. She was replaced by the P.S. Hero and onsold to charcoal producers at Barmah who used her to bring bagged charcoal to the Echuca Wharf during World War II.
In 1947, after the war ended, she became redundant and eventually sank. A group of volunteers from Shepparton raised her in 1972 for use at the International Village Theme Park but in 1989, P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot was bought by the Echuca City Council for further restoration by the Port of Echuca.
She was recommissioned in December 1994 and became the youngest boat to join the fleet at the Port of Echuca.
Today, P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot cruises daily at the Port of Echuca. She can carry up to 47 passengers and has over 25,000 visitors a year. P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot (or “AA” as she is affectionally known) is special because she is the last paddlesteamer to be built as a working boat on the Murray River during the riverboat trade era.

South Australian P'Steamers

PS Murray Princess is purpose built for the Murray River. She is faithfully designed as a modern romantic representative of a time when hundreds of such vessels plied the river. Unlike most modern-day river vessels with imitation paddles, Murray Princess is propelled by an authentic, massive stern paddlewheel.
There’s no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic Australian outback, its unique flora and fauna, and the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture close up than to drift unhurried and quietly under the power of the paddle-wheeler.
Accommodating just 120 passengers, the Murray Princess brings the unique advantages of small ship cruising to the Murray River. The Captain and crew know the river intimately and are delighted to share with you their knowledge and stories. The lounges and dining saloon are spacious with a character and charm of yesteryear. Grand in name, yet relaxed and informal by nature, Murray Princess fosters a warmth and friendliness unique to the river.

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P. S. Murray Expedition
Operating two, three and five night cruises 365 days of the year, departing from Murray Bridge and Blanchetown, just one hour out of Adelaide, the P.S. Murray Expedition caters for a maximum of only 40 passengers. This boutique product provides the ideal environment for passengers to explore, experience, indulge and discover the Murray River. The well appointed bar, lounge and dining area provide the perfect location for indulging in the culinary delights of the resident chef, while viewing the passing Australian scenery.
Australia’s River Murray is one of the world’s legendary rivers, in fact, the fourth longest river system in the world. Mysterious, massive and meandering 3,700 kilometres, it ranks with the Mississippi, the Nile and the Amazon. Boasting some of the most spectacular and rugged Australian landscapes, the River Murray is home to an array of abundant wildlife and birdlife. It is aboard your intimate cruising that you can discover the River Murray's eco-system at its best. This boat boasts 18 spacious riverview rooms, a lounge, dining area and well appointed bar.
Order a drink and venture out onto the boats spacious open decks or enjoy the intimate lounge and dining area. The captains commentary may spark an interest to peruse the vessel’s resource centre and learn more from one of the many books available.
You may like to enjoy a cuppa from the continuous tea and coffee available in the dining room or browse the souvenirs available for purchase.
Explore at your leisure any of the spectacular mooring locations; enjoy a walk through the bushland or discover the backwaters in one of the available canoes. For those who like a spot of fishing, reels and bait are available, simply ask one of the crew.

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PS Marion River Murray Cruises: Built in 1897, the PS Marion provides a unique opportunity to experience the thrills and mysteries of the golden years of the river boats. Undertaking short cruises throughout the year on the Murray River departing from Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum, PS Marion also conducts overnight passenger cruises, including the acclaimed Rockford Steam Powered Dinners as well as being available for private charter cruises.

PS Industry: The Paddle Steamer Industry was built at Goolwa by the State Government and commissioned in 1911 as a workboat for the SA Engineering and Water Supply Department. It was designed specifically to remove snags from the river, clearing the passage for other river steamers and to drive piles where needed. The Industry was later used in the construction and maintenance of the locks and weirs.
When Renmark was threatened by the highest water levels ever recorded along the Murray during the 1956 Flood, the Industry stood by with steam up, ready to evacuate those who remained during those critical days of the flood when a total evacuation appeared imminent.
The PS Industry was retired in 1969 and replaced by the steel work boat 'Maratala', which is the aboriginal name for 'industry'.
The Paddle Steamer was given to the town of Renmark in 1970, where it became a floating static museum along the Renmark riverfront. A move was made by a local committee to investigate the feasibility of restoring the vessel to steam working order. The Renmark Apex Club succeeded them and engaged an Echuca shipwright to assess its restoration.
Another shipwright was engaged, and with the help of volunteers, the 'Industry' was restored and featured in the film, 'River Kings' in 1990. The Friends of the Industry was formed, and the members continue to maintain the vessel, raise funds, and supervise the steaming days. Their work is priceless. With Government funding secured in 1994, what followed was almost a year of hard work by volunteers to bring the vessel to survey standard, which was integral to its operation as a passenger vessel.
In 1995, the PS Industry was recommissioned as a historic passenger type vessel with financial commitments being met by running cruises and taking charters. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of the tireless volunteers and community sponsors, the PS Industry will continue to be enjoyed by many more generations of visitors to Renmark.
Steaming on regular intervals throughout the year, the general public can now experience the ambience of the River Murray and the atmosphere of a bygone era onboard the Industry.

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Sunraysia PaddleSteamers

PS Melbourne Cruises
As Australia’s most famous Paddlesteamer, the Melbourne has attracted passengers from all over the world. Cruises depart twice daily from Mildura Wharf. The morning cruise leaves at 10.50am and returns at 1.00pm and the afternoon cruise leaves at 1.50pm and returns at 4.00pm. A unique feature of most cruises is travelling downstream through Lock 11, which was built to bypass the weir across the river. Passengers can experience the workings of a lock as the Melbourne is lowered to the downstream level and raised again on the return journey.
An informative and comprehensive live commentary of the river and it’s history, fauna and flora is conducted throughout the cruise involving the public in the current beauty and history of the river and it’s vessels. Passengers can see the fireman fire the boiler and enjoy the magic of the old engine as it drives the massive gears of the paddlewheels, resounding the times of the “Old Paddlesteamer Days”.
 

PV Rothbury Cruises: The family day cruises go downstream through Lock 11. The lock was built to permit boats to bypass the weir across the river. Passengers can experience the workings of Lock 11 as the Rothbury is lowered to the downstream level and raised again on the return journey. Additional cruises operate for group bookings.
For a day of leisure, the Rothbury cruises to Trentham Estate Winery every Thursday departing Mildura Wharf at 10.30am. At a relaxing pace the cruise heads upstream past the small scenic towns of Buronga, Gol Gol and Trentham Cliffs. After morning tea/coffee and an informative river commentary the Rothbury arrives at picturesque Trentham Estate. Visitors join a guided tour, followed by wine tasting of Gold Medal winning wines produced exclusively on the Estate, (the Murphy family have grown grapes in the area since 1909). Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with sweets, prepared while passengers relax on the riverbank overlooking Kings Billabong. The Rothbury’s sundecks, and sheltered open air areas as well, make for a comfortable and relaxing return cruise to Mildura Wharf by 3.30pm. Additional cruises operate during holidays and for group bookings.
For a night out join the Rothbury on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm for a Spit Roast Carvery dinner with sweets selection, tea or coffee. Cruising upstream, enjoy the sights of the tranquil Murray River. Then as night falls, relax to the reflections of the majestic river red gums and flood lit riverbank. Or dance the night away with live music on board. Returning to Mildura Wharf at 10.00pm. Additional evenings available for group bookings.

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Vacation Australia's Kangaroo Kelly will include any Murry River cruise of your choice in your custom planned itinerary! Half day,& 2 to 7 day cruises available!