All the Rivers Run in Spring

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Departure

Oct 2026

9 Days

from $9,985

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Departure

Oct

2026

9 Days

from $9,985

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This very exclusive journey by a combination of local rail, private heritage train and privately chartered paddle steamer is limited to a maximum of 12 passengers. It showcases culturally and historically rich towns of regional Victoria and NSW - their unique natural beauty, superb local food and wine and of course their character-filled railways. A very special treat is a 3-night Paddle Steamer cruise, on the heritage paddle steamer, the PS Emmylou, a star of the iconic 1980â€™s TV Series â€œAll the Rivers Runâ€.

Departure dates

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Price:
Per person twin share: $9,985
Single Supplement: $495

Deposit (per person): $500

Final payment due by: 60 days prior to departure

Tour Start: Melbourne, Australia

Tour End: Melbourne, Australia

Fitness Level: 2 locos

Some highlights of your tour

First Class travel on the Victorian Goldfields Railway
Visit the beautifully preserved town of Maldon – Australiaâ€™s very first â€˜Notable Townâ€™
Visit the historic port precinct of Echuca, the filming location for the 1983 TV series, â€œAll the Rivers Runâ€
Enjoy a 3-night privately chartered cruise on the mighty Murray River aboard an authentic paddle steamer that played a starring role in the series
A private tour of the fascinating Torrumbarry Weir
Enjoy a guided tour of the imposing Perricoota Station
Exclusive lunch featuring regional produce on the platform at Hay Station
Explore the vast Hay Plains – one of the flattest places on Earth
Visit the Flying Boat Museum at Lake Boga and Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill

Firends enjoying Dunera Museum, Hay

Cobb Highway in Hay

Rob Blackburn | DMR

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Echuca port, located in the banks of the Murray river in Victoria the town attracts tourist from all over Australia, steeped in history one of the biggest ports on the Murray.

What's included

5 nightsâ€™ accommodation in comfortable, centrally located hotels
3 nights Murray River cruise aboard the PS Emmylou including touring, all onboard meals and beverages
Travel aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway in 1st Class
Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Drinks with Welcome and Farewell dinners
All meals, drinks and excursions as outlined in the itinerary, including water on demand
All transport fares and costs provided for in the itinerary
Chartered coach transfers and touring, with luggage transport on some legs
Comprehensive sightseeing with your hosts
Expert local guide in Hay
Tipping and gratuities where applicable

What's not included

Travel to tour departure point and from tour end point
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Meals and drinks not provided for in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, room service, etc
Any other items not specifically outlined in this brochure

Some ways you’ll travel

The best train trips possible, private luxury coach for off-train travel, guided walking where suitable, and other appropriate and appealing options to make exploration easy

V/Line V/Line Vlocity diesel rail car

Victoria

PS Emmylou Authentic Murray River Paddlewheeler

Murray River

Victorian Goldfields Railway Historic diesel hauled train

Victoria

Some places you’ll stay

Hand-picked hotels and resorts based on location, customer feedback, value and atmosphere. Please Note: Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.

Hay

Saltbush Motor Inn

Melbourne

Savoy on Little Collins

Bendigo

The Mercure Schaller

Things you need to know

The PS Emmylou is a heritage paddle steamer – while each cabin has ensuite facilities, the cabin size is small, consistent with these types of boats.Â Cabin sizes can be small (6 sqm) and equipped with double beds instead of queen sizeÂ
Phone and internet reception in some areas may be patchy or non existent and will depend on the coverage of your mobile provider

Our track record

Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.

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