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Murray River Walk – Great Walks Of Australia

Murray River Walk

Murray River Walk, Murray River, South Australia © Tourism Australia
Where: along the Murray River in South Australia
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Distance: 40km (25mi)
Grade: Easy
The Murray River Walk by Murray River Trails starts in Renmark and explores South Australia’s beautiful Murray River in the internationally recognised Riverland Ramsar Wetland. The easy walk operates between May and September. Expect to see ancient red gum forests, wetlands and red ochre cliffs lining the banks of Australia’s most famous river. The daily walking routes are on private property and in conservancy areas with exclusive access for Murray River Walk guests only. Stay on a modern ten-berth houseboat with a deck spa overlooking the river and enjoy gourmet dinners of Riverland food and wine. Have a final lunch at the award-winning Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery.

Murray River Trails

EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST RIVER

Fall in love with the Murray River as our guides create experiences that will immerse you in an ancient landscape rich in Aboriginal culture, diverse wildlife, restored wetlands, riverine forests, and spectacular scenery, and of course superb local food and wine.

Flowing 2,500km from its source to where it meets the Southern Ocean in South Australia, the Murray River has created inspiring stories from its beginnings 600,000 years ago.

Murray River Trails is South Australia’s most awarded river-based eco-tourism provider. We exist to help you discover the magic of this amazing river landscape, to rejuvenate and appreciate the history of this incredible lifeline through outback Australia.

Immerse yourself in our multi-day walk, safari, or escapes tours each with luxurious houseboat accommodation.

Murray River Walk information about weather conditions and seasonal highlights during walking season
A GREAT WALK OF AUSTRALIA
Immerse yourself in four easy days hiking our greatest river
Cruise along spectacular river reaches and learn the stories of river Pioneers
Rejuvenate each night on a houseboat
Savour chef designed meals with fabulous local wines
Friendly knowledgeable guides will share their stories

Immerse yourself in four easy days hiking our greatest river
Explore a river that brings life to the outback
Rejuvenate each night on a luxurious houseboat with top deck spa and swim deck
Connect to the river through the stories of your friendly guides
Encounter the diverse birdlife and kangaroos along your journey
Savour chef designed meals paired with fabulous local wines
Capture the amazing sunrise and sunset reflections
Cruise spectacular river reaches and a river lock
Share stories with old and new friends around a campfire
Experience the dark sky stars from your bedroom window

HOUSEBOAT ACCOMMODATION
The houseboat is your floating accommodation which moves each day to your daily destination. The view from your bedroom window brings new sights each day. In the evenings, relax in the houseboat lounge or upper deck and share stories with your fellow travelers as your guides prepare a superb three course meal.

In 2022 Murray River Trails launched it’s very first custom-built houseboat “High River” to service all tours, the boat features en-suite bathrooms and has brought a new level of comfort to our guided tours.

From $2800 pp AUS