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Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 The Murray River is an icon of Australian history; a once-vital river trading route, home to diverse wildlife and numerous heritage villages. When viewed from the deck of a historic paddlewheeler, this mighty river and its fascinang story truly come to life. On this serene five-day Murray River cruise, you can experience the history and culture of this unique part of Australia in style. Kick off the experience with a night in Adelaide, take me to explore the charming ‘City of Churches’ at your own pace. Then board the stunning PS Murray River for your unforgeable cruise along Australia’s longest river. Admire the changing scenery as the the southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddlewheeler floats down this vital artery, keeping an eye out for the abundant wildlife that calls the river home. Along the way enjoy chef- prepared dining onboard, followed by stargazing and onshore cultural acvies. Package includes one night accommodaon, nine meals including all meals while cruising, return cruise transfers from Adelaide and more. If a cruise along the mighty Murray is on your list, this is an escape you do not want to miss! MURRAY RIVER CRUISE ADELAIDE • MANNUM • NGAUT NGAUT THE OFFER PER PERSON TWIN SHARE $ 1099 5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE 5 DAY PACKAGE 9 DAY PACKAGE $1099 $2499
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Page 1: MURRAY RIVER CRUISE...the abundant wildlife that calls the river home. Along the way enjoy chef-prepared dining onboard, followed by stargazing and onshore cultural activities. Package

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433

The Murray River is an icon of Australian history; a once-vital river trading route, home to diverse wildlife and numerous heritage villages. When viewed from the deck of a historic paddlewheeler, this mighty river and its fascinating story truly come to life. On this serene five-day Murray River cruise, you can experience the history and culture of this unique part of Australia in style.

Kick off the experience with a night in Adelaide, take time to explore the charming ‘City of Churches’ at your own pace. Then board the stunning PS Murray River for your unforgettable cruise along Australia’s longest river. Admire the changing scenery as the the southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddlewheeler floats down this vital artery, keeping an eye out for the abundant wildlife that calls the river home. Along the way enjoy chef-prepared dining onboard, followed by stargazing and onshore cultural activities. Package includes one night accommodation, nine meals including all meals while cruising, return cruise transfers from Adelaide and more.

If a cruise along the mighty Murray is on your list, this is an escape you do not want to miss!

MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

ADELAIDE • MANNUM • NGAUT NGAUT

THE OFFER

PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

$1099

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE

5 DAY PACKAGE

9 DAY PACKAGE

$1099

$2499

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[Itinerary 1: 5 Day Murray River Cruise] Day 1 Arrive in AdelaideToday make your own way to Adelaide and check into your hotel accommodation.

Overnight: Mercure Grosvenor, Adelaide

Meals included: None

Day 2 Embark PS Murray PrincessToday you will be transferred to the Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum where you will embark the PS Murray Princess, your home for the next 3 nights.

Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner

Day 3 Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve - Big Bend - Native Wildlife ShelterThis morning join a guided nature walk where your 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 and continues cruising upriver. After a delicious lunch, we reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s

most significant archaeological sites. Step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area. Re-board the Murray Princess and we head upriver to secure at the stunning cliffs of Big Bend. Late afternoon you’ll be treated to a Woolshed Show at Sunnydale as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. After dinner, there are two optional onshore tours to choose from (not included). A Nocturnal Tour in a comfortable purpose-built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls and the new Dark Sky Night Tour where you will be taken to an internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve to observe the stars of the Milky Way. Night viewing binoculars and a telescope with a digital control locator are available plus a tablet to locate and name what can be observed with the naked eye.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 4 Murray River Wildlife TourDaybreak and it’s time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens, and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising back downriver and join us in the Sturt Dining Room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the Riverland. After lunch we secure at River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where your discovery vessel awaits for a wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze

THE ITINERARY

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE | MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

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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 onshore bocce or fishing challenges while catching up with friends over a coffee or drink and enjoying the magnificent scenery. Tonight, join the Officers for complimentary pre-dinner drinks (sparkling wine and soft drinks) followed by a delicious dinner and evening entertainment by our talented crew.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 5 Arrive Mannum Wharf - DisembarkAfter breakfast, reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf at 10am.

Please note: The return coach arrival time to Adelaide on Mondays is approximately 12pm-12:30pm

Meals included: BreakfastDay 10 Arrive in Australia

Please note some flights may arrive +1 days

[Itinerary 2: 8 Day Upper Murraylands River Cruise] Day 1 Arrive in Adelaide

Today make your own way to Adelaide and check into your hotel accommodation.

Overnight: Mercure Grosvenor, Adelaide

Meals included: None

Day 2 Embark PS Murray PrincessToday you will be transferred from the Mercure Grosvenor to the Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum where you will embark the PS Murray Princess, your home for the next 7 nights.

Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner

Day 3 Murray River Wildlife TourDaybreak and it’s 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. This morning, your 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

DAYS & TOUR TYPE | DEAL NAME

THE ITINERARY

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE | MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

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darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. For those who choose to stay on-board, you may wish to partake in a game of bocce or compete in the fishing challenge before we cruise upriver past Walker Flat to Sugar Shack Conservation Park. In the afternoon, join us in the Sturt Dining Room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the Riverland. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our our on-board entertainer.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 4 Cruising UpriverContinue cruising upriver this morning as we enjoy breakfast and pass through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This morning, enjoy some free time and in the afternoon join in the fun playing a few games of bingo. Late afternoon we will secure the vessel at Morgan and after dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 5 Waikerie and Banrock Station Wine and Wetland CentreToday we are transferred by coach to the Riverland town of Waikerie and Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre near Kingston On Murray. Enjoy some free time in Waikerie and at Banrock Station delight in cellar door wine tastings followed by a delicious lunch and DVD presentation. There will be time to take a stroll around the gardens and orchards enjoying the relaxing scenery. Return by coach to Morgan where we will re-board the Murray Princess and continue our journey upriver and secure at the 329km mark of the Murray River.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 6 Caudo Vineyard at Hogwash Bend - Morgan - Donald Flat LagoonAfter breakfast, we arrive at the picturesque Caudo Vineyard located at Hogwash Bend. Here we will enjoy cellar door tastings and explore the gardens and orchards.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch as we cruise downriver back towards Morgan. Mid-afternoon we join a guided walk of the Morgan township and the Morgan Living History Museum. We depart Morgan late afternoon and secure at Donald Flat Lagoon for our overnight moorage. After dinner, join us for all the fun and excitement, and participate in our “Murray River Cup”.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 7 Swan Reach - SunnydaleAfter breakfast cruise to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s and was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (additional cost). Join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by. Catch up with friends over a coffee or drink whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery. When we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting

THE ITINERARY

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE | MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

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THE ITINERARYnative animals are cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. After dinner, there are two optional onshore tours to choose from (additional cost). A Nocturnal Tour in a comfortable purpose-built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls and the Dark Sky Night Tour where you will be taken to an internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve to observe the stars of the Milky Way. Night viewing binoculars and a telescope with a digital control locator are available plus a tablet to locate and name what can be observed with the naked eye.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 8 Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve - YounghusbandAfter an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost), we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area. We return to the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain’s Dinner. Dress up and dance if you wish.

Overnight: PS Murray Princess

Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 9 Arrive Mannum - Disembark

We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf. After disembarkation you will be transferred back to the Adelaide CBD or Airport.

Please note: The return coach arrival time to Adelaide on Mondays is approximately 12pm-12:30pm

Meals included: Breakfast

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE | MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

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Itinerary 1: 5 Day Murray River Cruise

HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise the iconic Murray River

Depart historic Mannum

Enjoy a guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat

Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites

Visit Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs

Enjoy the Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Native Wildlife Shelter

Enjoy a Riverside Aussie Barbecue and ‘tall tales’ around the campfire

Discover Riverland food and wine with a tasting

Get up close to the river birdlife on board the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat

CRUISE

3 Night Murray River Cruise aboard the PS Murray Princess

ACCOMMODATION

Enjoy 1 night pre cruise accommodation at the 4 star Mercure Grosvenor

DINING

Enjoy 9 meals including all meals while cruising

24 hour self-service tea and coffee bar

Final night complimentary pre-dinner drinks with Officers (sparkling wine and soft drinks)

TOUR ESSENTIALS

Enjoy onboard presentations

Guided nature walks & Eco excursions

TRANSFERS

Day 2: Hotel to Mannum Wharf

Day 5: Mannum Wharf to Adelaide CBD or Airport

TOUR INCLUSIONS

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE | MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

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TOUR INCLUSIONSItinerary 2: 9 Day Upper Murraylands Cruise

HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise the iconic Murray River

Depart historic Mannum

Get up close to the river birdlife on board the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat

Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown

Discover riverland food & wine with a tasting

Visit the picturesque town of Waikerie

Experience Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre including a delicious lunch followed by a DVD presentation & wine tastings

Tour the gardens and orchards and visit the cellar door at Caudo Vineyard

Enjoy a guided walk of the Morgan township and the Morgan Living History Museum

Take a walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry)

Visit the Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs

Watch the Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Native Wildlife Shelter

Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites with an expert local guide

CRUISE

7 Night Upper Murraylands River Cruise aboard the PS Murray Princess

ACCOMMODATION

Enjoy 1 night pre cruise accommodation at the 4 star Mercure Grosvenor

DINING

Enjoy 21 meals including all meals while cruising

24 hour self-service tea and coffee bar

Final night complimentary pre-dinner drinks with Officers (sparkling wine and soft drinks)

Enjoy a Riverside Aussie Barbecue

TOUR ESSENTIALS

Enjoy onboard presentations

Guided nature walks & Eco excursions

TRANSFERS

Day 2: Hotel to Mannum Wharf

Day 9: Mannum Wharf to Adelaide CBD or Airport

5 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE | MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION*Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current deal for up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

BOOKING INFORMATIONAfter purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

OFFER ESSENTIALSTravel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 18th of September 2020.

This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share.

Single Traveller SupplementFor solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies:

Itinerary 1: $450

Itinerary 2: $900

Departure Dates (2020)Itinerary 1:

August: 27

September: 3, 17

Itinerary 2:

September: 10

Departure CitiesAdelaide

CRUISES

CabinsAll cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views.

PS Murray Princess:

The PS Murray Princess is a true inland paddlewheeler built for the Murray River, with a character and charm of yesteryear. It is the largest inland paddlewheeler in the southern hemisphere. Catering for just 120 passengers, she brings the unique advantages of small ship cruising to the remarkable setting of Australia’s outback.

Don’t be fooled by most modern-day imitation paddlewheelers where the paddle is often on the side and just for show. The PS Murray Princess is an authentic paddlewheeler which is propelled by its massive stern wheel. The onboard atmosphere is relaxed and informal by style. The lounge features a majestic view of the paddlewheel in action through the two story vewing window. Upper and lower lounge areas are accessed by the classic brass and mahogany style spiral staircase.

The PS Murray Princess cruises between Mannum, Murray Bridge and Salter’s Station along the Murray River. The wetlands in this area provide essential breeding and feeding habitats for many species of waterbirds, fish, invertebrates and plants, meaning that you’ll see the wonderful wildlife in this outback setting.

Facilities:

Sun deck, bar, two lounges, single-sitting dining room, tender boat, gift shop, café, library, lift (Randell, Cadell and Sturt Decks only), guest laundry and 24-hour tea and coffee facilities are available for you to use.

Outside Cabins:

Outside cabins are located on Randell and Cadell Decks and have twin bedding. Each outside cabin opens onto the outside deck walkway with picture windows to view the passing scenery.

Each cabin has electric blankets, clothes cupboard, dressing table, mirror and stool. Soaps, hair shampoo and conditioner is also provided along with towels and

hairdryer. Each cabin is serviced daily and is approximately 12 square metres. The vessel’s electricity is AC 240 volts, 50 cycle (standard electrical power used in Australia). Power points are available inside your cabin and you are welcome to bring your own shaver and mobile phone chargers.

Food & Drink Onboard:

Aboard the Murray Princess, you will enjoy a seasonal menu, including local, fresh produce. Salmon, scotch fillet, chicken, quiche, lamb shanks and pork cutlets - you’ll have the option to enjoy them all in the Dining Room on the Sturt Deck. Each meal is accompanied by coffee or tea.

A wide variety of drinks, including wine, beer, cocktails, aperitifs and soft drinks, are available from the bar. There is a large range of wines from South Australian wineries, including Banrock Station, Burk Salter’s Winery and Yalumba. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are also available for you to enjoy.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Used4 Star (self-rated)

Adelaide: Mercure Grosvenor

Unrated:

Cruise: PS Murray Princess

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.

Extra NightsPlease contact our friendly reservations team on 135 777 for rates and availability.

Maximum Room Capacity2 people (subject to availability).

Child Policy- No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents.

- Valid for Children 4 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433

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Triple ShareNot available

Bedding ConfigurationTwin bedding (subject to availability).

Adjoining / Interconnecting RoomsNot Available

GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION

Optional Tours / ActivitiesOptional Shore excursions are available for purchase while onboard:

Dark Sky Night Tour at Sunnydale: $20 per person

Experience the new ‘Dark Sky Night Tour’ in one of the world’s most pristine areas of night sky. You’ll see why the Murray River region has been recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve. Stretching across 3,200 kms, the reserve is the only one in Australia and one of 15 around the world.

Night viewing binoculars and a telescope with a digital control locator are available plus a tablet to locate and name what can be observed with the naked eye.

This authentic outdoor bush experience under the stars of the Milky Way will be one to remember, so bring your sense of adventure for a night like no other.

Nocturnal Tour at Sunnydale: $20 per person

Enjoy a real Australian wildlife experience as your hosts take you spotlighting on the remnants of the old Sunnydale station. A unique experience in comfortable, purpose-built carts will give you the opportunity to view kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls, or just view the starlit skies as you meander through the bush. Blankets, commentary and the antics of the two farm dogs make it an enjoyable experience.

Bush Tucker Breakfast: $38 per person (Itinerary 2 only)

For that special experience PS Murray Princess passengers can enjoy bush tucker, combined with a traditional breakfast on the shores of the Murray River wetlands at Big Bend.

Savour the taste of kangaroo sausages, scrambled eggs flavoured with bush tomato

spice and saltbush, oven baked tomato lightly dressed with mountain pepper and freshly picked samphire and mushrooms garnished with desert flakes. Double smoked bacon, kutjera relish and salt with attitude followed by wattleseed toast with wild lime marmalade, lemon myrtle butter and quandong jam. All finished off with wattleseed pancakes and real billy tea.

The early morning sounds of the river and its birdlife create a peaceful ambience for the start of your day, topped off with a welcome glass of bubbles.

Please note:

- Due to schedule conflicts, only one of the above optional tours can be purchased.

- Shore excursions can be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability).

- Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

EXCLUSIONS- Visa fees and requirements (not required if travelling on an Australian passport)

- Domestic flights / transfers

- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary

- Optional gratuities/tipping

- Optional activities/tours (including any ‘onshore’ excursions as part of cruise)

- Personal expenses

- Travel insurance (Strongly recommended)

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group.

Tour Leader:

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined.

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Winter (Jun – Aug) Average temperatures 5C min. 18C max.

Winter on the Murray really shows up the ambience and peacefulness of this mighty river. Stargazers and dark sky chasers will be in heaven with the Big Bend area being named as an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first of its kind in Australia.

Pack your winter wear for this season to stay cozy and warm and bring layers of clothes and a warm coat for your outdoor adventures. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes during the day but feel free to dress up for dinner, especially for the Captain’s Farewell Dinner and Dance.

Spring (Sept – Nov) Average temperatures 7C min. 26C max. Nature lovers and birdwatchers will relish a cruise along the Murray during spring. Make sure you have your cameras and binoculars ready and take time to view some of the migratory birds that fly over at this time of the year. This weather is perfect for walks along the riverbanks and townships when you disembark, so make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing for day time and warmer, layered clothing for the evening but feel free to dress up for dinner, especially for the Captain’s

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Farewell Dinner and Dance.

FLIGHTS Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information.

Luggage:You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach.

OTHER Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Gratuities / Tipping:Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. Tipping is optional and at the customers discretion.

Sightseeing: Please note: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary where possible, will be adjusted or an similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping: Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are

involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts.

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information.

VISASA tourist visa is not required when travelling domestically on an Australian Passport.

Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.

INSURANCEWe are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

Voluntary ChangesThis includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

· 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

· 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

· Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

· Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges

applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

· Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

Supplier FeesIn the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TripADeal has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event, TripADeal is unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error· If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433


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