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Murray River Paddle Steamers and Wine Tour
Highlights
- Cruise the Murray River on a paddle steamer, immersing yourself in rich history and stunning landscapes.
- Discover vibrant silo art in charming towns, adding a splash of colour to your regional adventure.
- Savour delicious local food and wine, indulging your taste buds with the best of Victoria's produce.
- Encounter native wildlife in their natural habitat, creating unforgettable moments in the great outdoors.
Experience regional Victoria with the locals, as we cruise the Murray River, discover silo art, enjoy some delicious food & wine, and meet native wildlife.
This premium small-group tour departs daily from Melbourne and blends charming towns, paddle steamer history, and relaxed wildlife encounters for a day of heritage, nature, and indulgence.
Itinerary highlights
Nagambie Lake
Our first stop of the day is at the tranquil township of Nagambie in the Goulburn Valley.
Take some time to stretch your legs, grab a coffee from the main street, and view the might Lake Nagambie in all its splendour.
Kyabram Wildlife Park
Get up close to Australia’s unique wildlife at Kyabram Fauna Park. Wander open-air enclosures and meet kangaroos, emus, koalas, reptiles, and more in a relaxed, natural setting — a true highlight for nature lovers and families alike.
Start your experience with a Ranger Talk at the Koalas, before proceeding to explore the park in tour own time.
Finished early – enjoy the treats of the on-site café as you sit and watch the cute Meerkats run about you.
Port of Echuca
Arriving in the riverside town of Echuca, you will enjoy some free time for lunch and a stroll through Echuca’s beautifully preserved historic port precinct – with plenty of boutiques, cafe’s and shops of a by-gone era.
Then, board the PS Canberra for a one-hour cruise along the iconic Murray River. Drift past heritage wharves and red gum forests aboard an authentic paddle steamer.
Rochester Silo Art
We stop in Rochester to admire its vibrant silo art — part of Victoria’s celebrated Silo Art Trail. These towering artworks bring regional history and local wildlife to life, offering the perfect photo opportunity on our journey north.
Heathcote Winery
We finish the day with a premium wine tasting at one of Heathcote’s most renowned Wineries. Sample a selection of award-winning wines while soaking in the stunning vineyard and hillside views that define this celebrated estate.
Tour details
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Available from 13 June 2025 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
Local Way Tours
Local Way Tours is Melbourne’s premium small-group day tour operator, offering daily departures from Melbourne to Victoria’s must-visit regions, as well as in-region departures from Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula.
Guided by a touring essence of Wine, Wildlife, and Wellness, each journey combines authentic local experiences with carefully curated Taste of the Region inclusions – reflecting the belief that a region is best savoured, not just seen.
With a Travel Comfort Guarantee and a philosophy of Playful Luxury, Local Way’s hand-picked guides ensure every journey is uniquely enjoyable and memorable.
The locals invite travellers to relax, connect, and discover Victoria – the local way.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- State/Territory Bus Operators Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Tour Guiding Association
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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