Ron, Margaret, Julie & Melanie spent a few days winding down on a houseboat on the Murray River, trying out high speed water adventures and filling up on great South Aussie food and wine.
"The evening brought us to Eros Ouzeri for dinner. Our seafood and steaks were cooked to perfection with a touch of the Greek Islands and the best Calamari I've experienced anywhere in my Australian travels." Ron
"Busy and exhilarating, the epitome of summer outdoor eating. Fabulous variety of restaurants. A fantastic buzz." Margaret
"Rundle Street was very busy with a great atmosphere." Melanie
"The food was superb, the whole experience was wonderful." Julie
"Busy and exhilarating, the epitome of summer outdoor eating. Fabulous variety of restaurants. A fantastic buzz." Margaret
"Rundle Street was very busy with a great atmosphere." Melanie
"The food was superb, the whole experience was wonderful." Julie
Arrive in Mannum
Lunch at the Pretoria Hotel
Cruise the Murray River
Accommodation - Deception Houseboat
Lunch at the Pretoria Hotel
Cruise the Murray River
Accommodation - Deception Houseboat
"Our second day and after convincing my wife we couldn't take the elegantly appointed ensuite with us we hopped into our Dover Hot Rod coach and traveled to Mannum by way of the Adelaide Hills and Chain of Ponds. This was a region I have never traveled before and found the pastoral beauty of the 'hills' a place on my 'explore later' list." Ron
"Lunched on the terrace of the Pretoria Hotel, seafood and salads and a very good bottle of rosé. Warm and sultry, fantastic view, it doesn't get much better than this." Margaret
"The houseboat was unbelievable. They thought of absolutely everything." Melanie
"Out houseboat was like a floating 5 star hotel, with the latest appliances, a sundock, spa, open plan living area, comfy beds and a fully stocked pantry and fride." Ron
"A fantastic experience - much better than I'd imagined. The views were amazing especially when viewed from the spa sipping champagne." Julie
"Oh so relaxing to be able to sit back and watch life on the river and the ever-changing scenery. Immensely pleasing as we glided slowly up and down this amazing river." Margaret
"The cruise was definitely a highlight of the trip - gorgeous views, we were completely relaxed. The red cliffs were gorgeous." Melanie
"Lunched on the terrace of the Pretoria Hotel, seafood and salads and a very good bottle of rosé. Warm and sultry, fantastic view, it doesn't get much better than this." Margaret
"The houseboat was unbelievable. They thought of absolutely everything." Melanie
"Out houseboat was like a floating 5 star hotel, with the latest appliances, a sundock, spa, open plan living area, comfy beds and a fully stocked pantry and fride." Ron
"A fantastic experience - much better than I'd imagined. The views were amazing especially when viewed from the spa sipping champagne." Julie
"Oh so relaxing to be able to sit back and watch life on the river and the ever-changing scenery. Immensely pleasing as we glided slowly up and down this amazing river." Margaret
"The cruise was definitely a highlight of the trip - gorgeous views, we were completely relaxed. The red cliffs were gorgeous." Melanie
Cruise the Murray River
Moor at Big Bend Cliffs
BBQ dinner on the river bank
Big Bend by Night nocturnal wildlife tour
Moor at Big Bend Cliffs
BBQ dinner on the river bank
Big Bend by Night nocturnal wildlife tour
"Another beautiful day greeted us with the gentle sound of water lapping at the shore and Galahs, Corellas and water fowl adding their distinctive voices to the morning." Ron
"The Murray River is ever changing, amazing scenery. Lots of activity on the river. Lots of waving locals, boats and houseboats and skiers. Something for everyone." Margaret
"A very memorable day. I had no idea the Murray River was so picturesque." Julie
"An interesting night searching out wild animals. Kangaroos, wombats & wierdly amazing trap door spiders. The cliffs at night were fantastic." Margaret
"The Murray River is ever changing, amazing scenery. Lots of activity on the river. Lots of waving locals, boats and houseboats and skiers. Something for everyone." Margaret
"A very memorable day. I had no idea the Murray River was so picturesque." Julie
"An interesting night searching out wild animals. Kangaroos, wombats & wierdly amazing trap door spiders. The cliffs at night were fantastic." Margaret
Water skiing and wakeboarding on the river
with Breeze Holiday Hire
Dinner on the river bank by a campfire
with Breeze Holiday Hire
Dinner on the river bank by a campfire
"The houseboat, luxurious is an understatement! Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! 12 out of 10!" Margaret
"What a perfect day! Water skiing and being pulled along on the biscuit. Heaps of fun. Just perfect!!" Margaret
"There was much more water than I expected. After traditionally going on beach holidays every January I would have no hesitation coming to the Murray River on a houseboat." Julie
"Our sleepy, peaceful cruising quickly turned to the adrenalin rush and exhilaration of skiing, wave boarding and biscuiting. Later, after sharing a meal, we soothed our tired and aching muscles with one last soak in the spa." Ron
"I was able to do things I hadn't had a chance to do before. Very stiff and sore after water skiing but this was the best day." Melanie
"What a perfect day! Water skiing and being pulled along on the biscuit. Heaps of fun. Just perfect!!" Margaret
"There was much more water than I expected. After traditionally going on beach holidays every January I would have no hesitation coming to the Murray River on a houseboat." Julie
"Our sleepy, peaceful cruising quickly turned to the adrenalin rush and exhilaration of skiing, wave boarding and biscuiting. Later, after sharing a meal, we soothed our tired and aching muscles with one last soak in the spa." Ron
"I was able to do things I hadn't had a chance to do before. Very stiff and sore after water skiing but this was the best day." Melanie
Return to Adelaide via the Adelaide Hills
Lunch at the Stirling Hotel
Arrive at the airport on a Harley Davidson
Lunch at the Stirling Hotel
Arrive at the airport on a Harley Davidson
"Fantastic pub. Superb lunch. Didn't think it could get any better but it has." Margaret
"Stirling Hotel's fish and chips were the finest I've ever had." Ron
"The trip was perfect! Too awesome to describe. Forget the normal tourist destinations, SA has as much if not more to offer." Margaret
"The trip was amazing -being able to try things that otherwise I would not have thought about doing. I will definitely be back! South Australia is gorgeous." Melanie
"How beautiful the Murray is. What a great place to visit, highly recommended." Julie
"Our last day. We all shared our thoughts about our experience and as a group agreed it has been the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. It was an unforgettable adventure in an unforgettable place. The Murraylands is alive, vital and inviting. I can't imagine anything more healing than four days on a houseboat. Well, maybe I can. Four days exploring this amazing and enticing body of water." Ron
"Stirling Hotel's fish and chips were the finest I've ever had." Ron
"The trip was perfect! Too awesome to describe. Forget the normal tourist destinations, SA has as much if not more to offer." Margaret
"The trip was amazing -being able to try things that otherwise I would not have thought about doing. I will definitely be back! South Australia is gorgeous." Melanie
"How beautiful the Murray is. What a great place to visit, highly recommended." Julie
"Our last day. We all shared our thoughts about our experience and as a group agreed it has been the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. It was an unforgettable adventure in an unforgettable place. The Murraylands is alive, vital and inviting. I can't imagine anything more healing than four days on a houseboat. Well, maybe I can. Four days exploring this amazing and enticing body of water." Ron
