Murray River Air Cruise

Your Murray River Air Cruise begins at 8.00 am, with a flight to Corryong in the Snowy Mountains of NSW.

The Murray River begins its epic journey in Kosciuszko National Park, just outside Khancoban. Take in the spectacular scenery and learn about the history of the area and the Snowy Hydro Scheme.

An intimate dining experience in Khancoban, with views over the valley, provides the perfect start to your Murray River Air Cruise.

Overnight: Corryong Country Inn

A short flight this morning will take you to Corowa in NSW, on the fertile banks of the Murray. Spend the day exploring with a progressive lunch and winery tour around Corowa and Rutherglen.

Overnight: Federation Motor Inn

Fly on to Echuca, across the river/border in Victoria. The transport will be in shiny classic cars for something a little different.

The first stop is the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, with steam-powered exhibits and audio-visual displays.

Following lunch, take a gentle guided walk with a local historian.

Mid-afternoon your classic car is waiting to transfer you back to the airport for your onward flight following the Murray to Wentworth. Transfer to the historic Quality Hotel, Mildura Grand.

2 nights: Quality Hotel Mildura Grand

Together with a local guide, tour the famous Murray River Salt and visit the beautiful Trentham Estate Winery on the banks of the Murray. Glide along the river on a two-hour cruise on the Paddle Steamer Melbourne. Finally, see the Mildura Arts Centre Sculpture Park and Feast Street.

Tonight a memorable dining experience at the renowned Stefanos Restaurant.

Drive to Wentworth in NSW, the old river port town where the Murray and Darling Rivers meet. Learn about the history of this influential town, the region's oldest settlement. Visits to the 500-year-old God Tree and Perry Sandhills follow.

Mid-afternoon, fly to Renmark, just over the border in South Australia, and on to Pike River. With views out over the Pike River, a tributary of the mighty Murray, you may not want to go anywhere! A BBQ with local wines on the deck of one of the villas completes your day in this stunning region.

2 nights: Pike River, villa

Start the day with a cruise on the Murray River. Redgum forests, wetlands and abundant wildlife provide photo opportunities, while scar trees and ring trees illustrate the region's 30,000+ years of indigenous habitation.

Enjoy a tasting paddle at the Woolshed Brewery, a small winemaker Oaks Works tour, and then to 23rd Street Distillery for a tasting and lunch. Drop into St Agnes Distillery, established in 1925, for artisan spirits and wine tastings. Learn a little about river operations at Lock 5.

Later, travel to Mallee Estate via a short ferry trip across the Murray. Tour the winery before dinner at Eleni's for wonderfully fresh Greek food named after one of the winery's founders.

Fly southwest to Goolwa on Lake Alexandrina, where the Murray River meets the sea. Cruise downstream along the historic Wharf towards the Goolwa Barrage. Travel through the lock chamber down to sea level and spot a few lazy fur seals lounging about. Meander along the waterways of the Coorong, following the last kilometres of the mighty Murray River to the Murray Mouth and its opening to the Southern Ocean, with beautiful scenery, bird life and expert commentary.

Back in Goolwa, a delicious table d'hote lunch at Hector's on the Wharf awaits you. After lunch, local Ngarrindjeri artist Cedric Varcoe will meet and welcome you to the sacred area. He will take you on a tour through the nearby Jekejere Park and explain the mysteries and histories of this special area to the First Nations people. He will also introduce you to the various native plants and their uses - and some native bush food snacks.

Fly home from Goolwa, arriving in the evening, having experienced the Mighty Murray from the mountains to the sea..