Pick Up
Melbourne
Your private Murray River journey begins with door-to-door pickup from your Melbourne accommodation.
Murray River Paddle Steamer Lunch Cruise & Echuca Private Tour
Historic Echuca, Murray River Cruising & Winery Dining
Cruise the Murray River, dine at a riverside winery and discover historic Echuca.
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Escape Melbourne for a full-day private tour to Echuca, combining country Victoria, Murray River heritage and one of the region’s most memorable dining experiences.
Travel north through the Macedon Ranges with a morning coffee stop in historic Kyneton before continuing through central Victoria to the Murray River and Echuca’s famous historic port precinct.
Board a traditional paddle steamer at Echuca Wharf for the Wharf to Winery Experience. Cruise along the Murray River to Morrisons Winery, where a two-course lunch, beverage and guided wine tasting are included before returning to Echuca by paddle steamer.
Enjoy time to explore historic Echuca, cross the Murray River into Moama, and stop at Rochester to see its impressive Silo Art before the journey back to Melbourne.
Tour Details
PRICE
From $2000 AUD
DURATION
11–12 Hours
GROUP SIZE
2–7 Guests
AVAILABILITY
Wednesday–Sunday
All year round
All year round
DEPARTURE TIME
7:00AM
PICK UP & RETURN
Hotel pick-up & return
CBD & inner suburbs
CBD & inner suburbs
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy
Light walking & some stairs
Light walking & some stairs
AGES
All ages welcome
Child seats available
Child seats available
VEHICLE
Mercedes-Benz V-Classs
WHAT TO EXPECT
Pass By
Mount Macedon
Travel north past Mount Macedon as Melbourne gives way to the ranges, farmland and historic towns of central Victoria.
Stop
30 min
Kyneton
Stop for morning tea in historic Kyneton, a gold-rush-era country town known for its bluestone buildings and heritage streetscape.
Pass By
Lake Eppalock
Pass Lake Eppalock, a major reservoir on the Campaspe River, as we continue north towards the Murray River.
Stop
30 min
Port of Echuca
Explore Echuca's historic river port and wharf precinct, where paddle steamers once carried wool and other goods along the Murray River during the height of the inland river trade.
Stop
3 hrs
Murray River Wharf to Winery
Board a historic paddle steamer at Echuca Wharf for the Wharf to Winery experience, cruising along the Murray River to Morrisons Winery. Enjoy a two-course riverside lunch with a complimentary beverage and guided wine tasting before boarding the paddle steamer for the return cruise to Echuca.
Stop
45 min
Echuca High Street
Enjoy time to explore Echuca's historic town centre, with its heritage buildings, shops and reminders of the town's 19th-century river-port history.
Stop
15 min
Moama
Cross the Murray River into New South Wales for a short stop in Moama, Echuca's twin town on the northern bank of the river.
Stop
20 min
Rochester Silo Art
See Rochester's towering silo murals, featuring large-scale artworks inspired by the wildlife and character of the surrounding region.
Drop Off
Melbourne
Return to Melbourne with door-to-door drop-off at your accommodation after a day exploring the towns, river heritage and landscapes of central and northern Victoria.
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Whats Included
- Door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off
- Morning tea with coffee or tea
- Wharf to Winery paddle steamer experience
- Two-course winery lunch with beverage
- Guided wine tasting
- Bottled water
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunscreen & sunglasses
- Weather-appropriate layers or light jacket
- Money or card for additional drinks, gifts & purchases
- Valid photo ID (18+) for wine tasting
Tour FAQs
Your tour includes the full Wharf to Winery paddle steamer experience, including the Murray River cruise, a two-course winery lunch, a beverage with lunch and a guided wine tasting.
Lunch is included as part of the Wharf to Winery experience at a riverside winery. You’ll enjoy a two-course lunch with a beverage before returning to Echuca by paddle steamer.
You’ll board your paddle steamer at Echuca Wharf and cruise along the Murray River to a riverside winery. After lunch and your wine tasting, the experience continues with the return journey to Echuca. We coordinate the timing and bookings for you.
Yes — the river journey is relaxed and suitable for a wide range of ages. If anyone in your group has limited mobility or specific accessibility requirements, let us know before booking so we can confirm the most suitable arrangements.
Yes — a guided wine tasting is included as part of the winery experience. Guests participating in alcohol tastings must be 18 years or over and may be asked to provide photo ID.
Yes — the itinerary includes time around Echuca’s historic Port precinct and High Street, giving you a chance to explore the town beyond the paddle steamer experience.
Walking is generally light and mostly around the Echuca Port precinct, winery and short regional stops. The tour can be paced comfortably for your group.
Yes — facilities are available at stops throughout the day, including Kyneton and Echuca. Additional comfort stops can also be made when needed.
Your private tour is operated in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class with leather seating, climate control and space for day bags and purchases.
Most common dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please let us know when booking so we can confirm arrangements with the winery.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and bring layers for changing regional weather. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended during warmer months.
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