Wednesday 22nd November– Saturday
2nd December 2017
Wednesday 22nd November–
Saturday 2nd December 2017
Day 1: Wednesday 22 November 2017
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Regional pick up’s available– see page 3
Dubbo~ West Wyalong~ Hay~ Balranald
Departing Dubbo this morning, travel the Newell Highway
through West Wyalong and on to Hay. Enjoy meeting new and
old friends and feel the excitement of all the experiences that
come with a Langley’s coach tour. Travel across central New
South Wales crossing the Hay Plain and on to tonight’s
overnight accommodation at Balranald.
Day 2: Thursday 23 November 2017
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Balranald~ Mildura~ Renmark~ Adelaide
Murray Princess
In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at
Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township
of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, join a guided tour of
the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions. Continue
cruising upriver with a brief stop-over in Mannum for a
fascinating visit to the Mannum Dock Museum (own expense).
This afternoon, continuing cruising upriver to the overnight
mooring at Salt Bush Flat where you will have the opportunity to
inspect the wheelhouse with the Captain. After dinner, enjoy
being entertained by the talented crew.
Day 5: Sunday 26 November 2017
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Murray Princess
All ashore for the guided nature walk where our guide will share
the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It’s a great way to get
in a little exercise before the PS Murray Princess departs for the
big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Midmorning, join us in the Sturt Dining Room for a special
presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the
riverlands. Just after Fromms Landing, we turn and head
downriver to River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat/Coolcha) where
our discovery vessel awaits for a wildlife tour. Travelling in small,
personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and the
birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding
along the river’s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of
bocce or fishing challenges before joining the Captain and
Officers for pre-dinner drinks and the Captain’s Dinner and
Dance.
Departing Balranald this morning, cross into Victoria at Mildura
and into South Australia before entering Renmark. (Please note
that no fruit or vegetables are allowed into South Australia.)
Pass through the Riverland town of Berri before travelling
through the Barossa Valley and onto South Australia’s capital
city of Adelaide.
Day 3: Friday 24 November 2017
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Adelaide~ Murray Princess
After breakfast, travel back into the Barossa Valley to Tanunda
where a local guide will board the coach. Explore and taste
the foods and wine that the Barossa Valley is famous for on the
Butcher, Baker and Winemaker trail that will culminate into a
gourmet picnic lunch of local food and wine. Continue on to
Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and the
home port for the PS Murray Princess. After boarding, settle into
your cabin for the mid-afternoon departure including a
welcome aboard dinner this evening. Cruise under the
floodlight to the overnight mooring at Caurnamont where you
may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for
kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many
other species. The on-board entertainer provides music for the
night owls.
Day 4: Saturday 25 November 2017
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** Tour may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met by: Tuesday
22nd August 2017
along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speed boat
ride.
Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular
Farewell Captain’s Buffet Dinner. Dress up and dance, if you
wish.
Day 10: Friday 1 December 2017
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Murray Princess ~ Broken Hill
After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell to PS Murray Princess
as we disembark at the Mannum Wharf. Re-board the 6 star
Langley’s Coach and travel through South Australia’s mallee
country to join the Barrier Highway at the township of Burra.
Continue on through Oodla Wirra and Yunta, passing into New
South Wales at Cockburn and on to tonight’s destination of
Broken Hill.
Day 6: Monday 27 November 2017
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Murray Princess
This morning we head back to Mannum and after breakfast,
discover Australia’s richest and best known wine making region
– the Barossa. Depart Mannum by coach to the famous
Barossa, the beautiful ‘valley of the vine’ and the source of
about a quarter of Australia’s world-renowned wines. You will
visit two premium wineries, enjoy lunch and fantastic scenery
before returning to the PS Murray Princess at Mannum and
cruising towards our overnight mooring at Caurnamont. The on
-board entertainment provides music for the night owls.
Day 11: Saturday 2 December 2017
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Broken Hill~ Cobar ~ Nyngan ~ Dubbo
Travel (back) on the Barrier Highway, retracing our steps back
through Wilcannia, Cobar, Nyngan and finally home to Dubbo.
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Day 7: Tuesday 28 November 2017
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Murray Princess
Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to
capture the special light and the morning movement of
wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens and swans.
Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to
Blanchetown through one of the 13 locks which maintain the
flow and levels of water. This afternoon moor opposite to the
township of Blanchetown for the overnight anchorage. As the 
last rays of sun fade, we join a guided tour of Burk Salter
vineyards to enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted
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out with the beautiful red gum bars. After dinner, join in the fun
and excitement of the “Murray River Cup”.
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Day 8: Wednesday 29 November 2017
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Murray Princess
After breakfast cruise downriver to the picturesque Swan
Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850’s and was
originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the
area. The original Swan Reach Homestead is now Swan Reach
Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking
the Murray River (own expense). Join the guided walking tour
and visit the Swan Reach Museum, a must for every visitor.
Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the
landscape slides by. Arriving at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the
Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australia woolshed
history. Later, visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of
South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for.
Dinner tonight is the Great Aussie Barbeque, cooked and
served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray
River. An optional Nocturnal tour by tractor and cart is
available after dinner (own expense)
Day 9: Thursday 30 November 2017
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Murray Princess
After an optional early morning Bush Tucker Breakfast (own
expense) or a bush walk with the Captain, the vessel cruises
slowly downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river
over millions of years. Disembark at the Ngaut Nguat Aboriginal
Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological
sites, for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock
carvings and to learn about Aboriginal history in the area.
Return to the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband and
The Murray River is 2,530km long. The Murray River rises
near Mount Kosciuszko in the Australian Alps and flows
2,530 km to the Southern Ocean, near Goolwa in South
Australia.
The Murray River is Australia’s longest single river. The
lengths of the 10 longest rivers in Australia were recalculated in September 2008 by Geoscience Australia
using data
from the
topographical Database. The calculations confirmed
that Australia’s longest single river is the River Murray at
2530kms.
The Murray River is the third longest navigable river in the
world.
The Murray River is about seven times longer than the
Thames. The Thames is only 346kms.
The Murray River forms the border between NSW and
Victoria for 1,880kms.
Tour Price
$3950 per person twin share
$4905 Single
$500 Deposit required on booking
Balance due: 22nd October 2017
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The terms and conditions and limitation of
liability under which all tours that are organised
and/or operated by Langley’s Coaches in conjunction with Orana Coaches Pty Ltd hereinafter
called “ the Company” are detailed hereunder
and the payment of the tour deposit or tour
price represents acceptance by the purchaser
of the following:
basis, breakfast and most dinners and all
sightseeing, cruises and inspection fees as per
itinerary. Overseas departure taxes are included unless stated otherwise.
incurred as a result of any delays, cancellations
or alterations will be the sole responsibility of
the passenger. Whilst the Company will take all
reasonable steps to provide an enjoyable tour,
the Company accepts no liability for any loss of
enjoyment whatsoever and howsoever
experience by the passengers.
Fares Do Not Include
Lunch, morning and afternoon teas and
occasional dinners (except where indicated as
included on itinerary) and all items of a personal Minimum Numbers Policy
Your Coach
nature such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks
All tours are subject to minimum numbers for
Experience the superb luxury and the safety of
and items of an emergency nature.
tour to operate.
Cancellation Policy
our Austral, Denning & Scania coaches which
have the following features: rest room,
Single Supplement
We strongly recommend you to take out travel
air-conditioning, reclining fabric seats, large
A limited number of these are available on most insurance to protect your tour fare. Cancellation
panoramic windows, DVD & CD, air Suspension tours.
fees will be charged if you have to cancel your
booking with us. The following fees below will
Luggage Limits and Clothing
Travelling Alone
apply, in addition to any monies already paid on
Only one medium suitcase 65cm (26 inch) long Where a single passenger is willing to share
your behalf to our suppliers.
Domestic Tours
x 45cm (18 inch) wide x 25cm (10 inch) deep
accommodation with a fellow single passenger
and 15 kgs (33 lbs) in weight per person with a the company will endeavor to find another of the 60 days and over $100 administration fee
small bag to take on the coach.
same gender, however if no suitable companion 44 to 31 days 15% of total fare
Luggage limit for European Cruise is available
can be arranged, single supplement must be
30 to 15 days 25% of total fare
on request, phone Langley's
paid. The Company otherwise accepts no
14 to 7 days no refund
EXCESS LUGGAGE CANNOT BE CARRIED
responsibility of the rooming partner and it is a
If a tour has commenced, no refund of fare or
Our coaches are fitted with overhead racks for
condition of travel that the single passengers
unused portion of the tour will be refunded
your personal effects. Clothing should be
willing to share accommodation, accept the
Special Cancellation Fees*
International Tours
casual, with lighter clothing necessary for the
rooming partners allocated by the Company. If
tropics and warmer clothes for the southern
a passenger at any time during the tour considareas, especially for some nights. Bring
ers the rooming partner to be unsuitable the
European River Cruises. Evergreen Tours*
swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, insect
Company will, subject to availability and at
91 days and over
Loss of deposit plus any
repellent, sensible walking shoes, warm jacket
additional cost to the passenger, arrange single
applicable airline cancellation
and an extra supply of all camera needs.
accommodation.
fees
Booking Procedure
90 or less
100% of tour price
Motels
A deposit is required as indicated on booking.
Norfolk Island*
Your comfort is important so we select the best Final payment due one month prior to
65 days and over
Loss of Deposit
motels available and all** the rooms have priDeparture unless indicated on individual
65 days or less
100% of tour
vate facilities. Most motels are licensed, cenItineraries. Please contact us or your travel
price.
trally located with swimming pools and launagent. Travel agents can forward deposits and
New Zealand*
dries. **Facilities in remote areas may be less
other payments on your behalf, but are not the
65 days and over
Loss of deposit plus any
elaborate and may not have private facilities.
Company’s agent purpose of receipt of monies.
applicable airline cancellation
Receipt of deposit and/or payment by the travel
fees.
Meals
agent does not constitute receipt by the Com65 days or less
100% of tour
Every morning we start with a full Australian
pany and the Company is not liable in respect
price.
breakfast of fruit juice, cereal or fruit, a cooked
of monies paid to your travel agent, until monies Passengers Requirements and Conditions
dish, toast and coffee and tea. Except for
are received by the Company. It is a condition
No passenger will be permitted to embark or
special occasions, lunch is not included as
of carriage that a passenger has paid all tour
continue on the tour while their mental or
individual preferences vary so much. Dinner is
monies prior to the departure date. The Comphysical condition is, in the opinion of any
two or three course, some evenings free for
pany will not be bound by any representation
representative of the Company, such as to
dinner of own choice.
reported to have been made on their behalf,
render them incapable, objectionable to other
unless the
representation is confirmed by
passengers, or they become a hazard to
Smoking and Alcohol
the Company.
themselves or other passengers. The
Government regulations forbid smoking and
Itinerary
Company will not be responsible for expenses
alcohol consumption in and on tourist coaches, The Company reserves the right to alter or
resulting in such persons being precluded from
however frequent stops provide the opportunity change the accommodation, carriers or
completing the tour for any reason.
for those who desire to smoke.
coaches at any time for any reason. It also has
the right to cancel/alter the itinerary and/or tour *Travel Insurance is not included but is
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ance Company. or Health Fund re Travel Insurnew Government Taxes, air, sea or rail serweather or traffic conditions, non performance
ance.
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