With John Howie
Discover the delights of the Murray River on this cruise/tour from Mannum to Blanchetown, South Australia. Featuring spectacular
orange cliffs, the lower reaches of the Murray offer some of Australia’s most beautiful & iconic scenery. Another
highlight is the abundance of wildlife, with 350 bird species inhabiting the lower Murray region, including an
amazing number of pelicans. The cruise includes visits to historic towns, a cellar door wine tasting, an Aussie
barbecue beside the river, an entertaining sheep-shearing demonstration, and a visit to one of Australia’s most
significant aboriginal archaeological sites. Also, the cruise includes fabulous on-board dining. Our coach tour
includes Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Hahndorf and Kangaroo Island. Enjoy a feast of great music, with
Graeme Hugo, John Howie, an Italian duo The Accordion Aces, & the Murray Princess on-board entertainer.
Tour price: PP twin-share - $5,595
Single supplement $1,995
Tour dates: 30 August to 8 September 2026
Itinerary - visit these fabulous and beautiful locations:
- Adelaide
- Hahndorf
- Mannum
- Blanchetown
- Swan Reach
- Younghusband
- Sunnydale
- Victor Harbor
- Kangaroo Is.
- McLaren Vale
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Tour leadership by John Howie
- Music performances by Graeme Hugo, John Howie, The Accordion Aces, Kangaroo Island guest artist, & Murray Princess on-board entertainer
- The outstanding South Australian Museum & the Art Gallery of South Australia
- Welcome Aboard dinner
- Burk Salter Boutique Winery, for wine tasting
- Cruise to picturesque Swan Reach
- Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites
- Ride on the Cockle Train, between Victor Harbor and Goolwa
- Ride on the Victor Harbor horse-drawn tram, across the Causeway, to Granite Island
- Ferry to Kangaroo Island
- Visit the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery & Café
- Seal Bay Sea Lion Colony, on the south coast of Kangaroo Island
- McLaren Vale, one of Australia’s premier wine regions
- Farewell dinner
JOHN HOWIE
John was a secondary school music teacher for 23 years (taught Kylie Minogue piano). He and his twin brother, Graeme, perform as The Howie Brothers. John has been leading successful music tours & music cruises since 1995.
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