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Adelaide Hills and Murray River: Recovery Cruise Lunch Booking Open for March 2023
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393 Ratings
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Small groups consist of 24 passengers or fewer. Embark on a journey along the Majestic Murray River aboard the Captain Proud side paddle wheeler, enjoying a two-course lunch during a three-hour cruise. Unwind with drinks from the licensed bar or head to the observation area to admire the wetlands and the stunning views of the Mighty Murray.
Small groups consist of 24 passengers or fewer. Embark on a journey along the Majestic Murray River aboard the Captain Proud side paddle wheeler, enjoying a two-course lunch during a three-hour cruise. Unwind with drinks from the licensed bar or head to the observation area to admire the wetlands and the stunning views of the Mighty Murray.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Lofty Summit - Enjoy breathtaking views over Adelaide City and its surroundings. This location was discovered by Mathew Flinders in 1802. Be mindful of the weather, as it can be quite cold and foggy.
- Thorngrove Manor Hotel - Drive by Thorngrove Manor. Designed to resemble a baroque castle, this luxurious, high-concept hotel is located…
- Mount Lofty Summit - Enjoy breathtaking views over Adelaide City and its surroundings. This location was discovered by Mathew Flinders in 1802. Be mindful of the weather, as it can be quite cold and foggy.
- Thorngrove Manor Hotel - Drive by Thorngrove Manor. Designed to resemble a baroque castle, this luxurious, high-concept hotel is located 1.5 km from the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens and 9 km from the expansive 835-hectare Belair National Park.
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Bridgewater Mill - Visit Bridgewater Mill and Waterwheel. Nestled in the picturesque town of Bridgewater amidst the scenic Adelaide Hills, this historic mill was constructed in 1860 by John Dunn, a mill engineer from Devonshire. He established several flour mills across Australia, but the Bridgewater Mill remains his most renowned. (Please note the waterwheel is not operational and serves as a static display.)
Located on Mount Barker Road, the mill features an impressive waterwheel built in the mid-1800s. Dunn selected this site for its strategic location to capture passing traffic. In 1986, a consortium purchased the mill, renovated it, and incorporated an award-winning winery: Petaluma wines. Today, it serves as a popular restaurant and wine cellar, attracting visitors seeking cultural experiences in the Adelaide area. - Captain Proud Paddle Boat Cruises - Embark on a 3-hour, 2-course lunch cruise. Journey upriver to witness the stunning cliffs or relax in the lower reaches of the Murray River around Murray Bridge. Either way, enjoy the best of the Murray River at your leisure.
- Hahndorf - Spend some free time in Hahndorf after your river cruise. Hahndorf is recognized as Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, and each year, thousands of visitors, both young and old, delight in its charm and hospitality.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Location
Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Summit Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(393 Ratings)
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David_m
Mar 12, 2026
Adelaide Tour Today including lunch - Very well organised and really enjoyed the day and the activities. Our driver, Graham was excellent and very helpful with his suggestions at our stops.
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948wendiw
Feb 27, 2026
Captain Proud Riverboat Cruise. Hahndorf. Lofty Look out. - Great tour. Good variety. Not rushed.
Excellent bus driver - Shane.
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Purtonian
Feb 26, 2026
Well organised and worth doing - Great communication from Roy the day prior to the tour re pick up arrangements, turned up on time on the day of the tour. Changed the order of the tour a bit as the view from the hill over the city would be obscured by mist. First stop was for coffee and a rocky road at a strawberry farm, then through the hills to Murray Bridge and the lunch cruise. The meal was "sit down" rather than a buffet with a menu presented before the boat set off. The food was excellent, I had roast chicken, and the scenery was fantastic on a sunny day. After the boat trip, we headed back for an afternoon stop at Hahndorf. the village is ok but it's a bit of a tourist trap. Drop offs back in the city were on schedule to end a thoroughly enjoyable day.
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Caroline_c
Feb 23, 2026
Well worth the tour - Very enjoyable, the views at Mt Lofty over Adelaide were amazing. A lovely walk at Hahndorf. Could do with more time. The boat trip along the Murray with lunch was enjoyable. Recommend the fish and chips and apple crumble for lunch on board.
Phil was a brilliant driver and very entertaining.
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Amandatx9486jp
Feb 17, 2026
Fun fun fun - It was fun fun fun quite a relaxing trip. Phil was a great tour guide,explained everything and i learnt new things on the trip
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Grandtour41964997610
Feb 25, 2026
A good day out in South Australia - It was a good tour- disrupted by strong winds. The driver was helpful and knowledgeable - The paddle boat was great with the captain very good host. The food was ok and we were in great company . An enjoyable day.
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James_s
Feb 21, 2026
Great day out - It is a relaxing day out with lots of great scenery. Roy is a great host who needs help with his jokes. Vehicle was clean and comfortable.
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Lwillis1
Feb 19, 2026
A Great Day Out - Roy the bus driver was superb, plenty of info and his pommie humour was right up there, a great day! Food and company was friendly.
The scenic route home was good, Roy?
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4waterz
Mar 2, 2026
Get Roy to be your driver. - We had a great tour guide/van driver of Roy who went beyond doing ‘just his job’ he was knowledgeable about the region and extremely comical with it. Very safe with his driving and checked on everyone. The stream boat was good to get a taste of the Murray river. Captain also was knowledgeable of the areas down the river however it would’ve been nice to see staff in a uniform of such, even a top with their company name or brand in it rather than what it looked like the clothes they picked up off the floor from the day before that they’d worn. Food was ok for the type of trip.
Nice to go to mt lofty and Hahndorf also.
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Irina_i
Feb 17, 2026
The drive there was easy... - The drive there was easy but we felt rushed on the boat. Food was average… customer service lagging behind…
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