Join our resident ecologist to
explore the River Murray at its best through our nature based cruise
highlights.
ABUNDANT WILDLIFE
will be seen throughout
your entire expedition cruise. River Gums and Willows line the
banks of this famous river and provide
a perfect safe haven for birds and wildlife. Take a closer
look with the aid of binoculars. Not only by day but also by
night, the MV Expedition’s powerful floodlights illuminate
the graceful willows and dark waters as you cruise. View nocturnal
wildlife, especially birds such as night herons, owls and coots.
Some of the informative tours include:
A
journey aboard a small boat to cruise the
River’s
secluded lagoons and inlets, here you will view some of
the 320
species of birdlife in this region and discover the
intricacies of the
ancient cliff face.
The
Nocturnal Discovery is
an insight to abundant wildlife,
including the Southern Hairy
Nosed
Wombat,
floodlights illuminate the secluded
outback enabling you to easily
view the native flora & fauna.
Murray
Aquaculture,
one of the most ambitious aquaculture projects undertaken
in Australia.
With a local guide visit the interpretation
centre, ponds and nurseries,
which house the yabby, a uniquely Australian freshwater
crustacean.
Take
a fascinating guided nature walk through Reedy
Creek Gorge more
commonly known as Mannum Waterfalls.
Discover this permamnet
water course from waterfalls,
through swamps and wetlands.
Aboriginal
Dimension -
Journey into history at Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Conservation
Park, one of the oldest
archaeological digs
in
Australia. In 1929, burial grounds, tools
and art were discovered
revealing facts about
life on the River over 8,000
years ago. Here
you
are met by a local
Aboriginal Guide and will discover
galleries of
cave art and smoke
stains from ancient
fires and artifacts
uneartherd by archaeologists.
Australian
Theme -
As dusk falls, enjoy and evening around a blazing
campfire. A delicious
bush barbeque is prepared using
local produce,
including billy tea and damper.
Along with evening entertainment
under the stars
on the golden
sands of
the river
bank.
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