Murray River Adventure: Wildlife & Wine Tour

Discover Victoria’s charm with a paddle steamer cruise, wildlife encounters, and wine tasting on a scenic day tour from Melbourne.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Nagambie - Discover this charming lakeside town, offering a glimpse of regional Australia with its waterfront cafes and local produce.
  • Nagambie - Start your journey through regional Victoria in the tranquil lakeside town of Nagambie. Take a moment to stretch, enjoy a coffee from the delightful main street, and admire the peaceful views…
What's Included
  • Exclusive Wildlife Experience - Native animal encounters plus exclusive koala keeper talk at park
  • Small Group Experience - Maximum 15 travelers ensures personalized attention and intimate atmosphere
  • Award-winning Wine Tasting - Guided tasting at Heathcote winery featuring Cambrian soil wines
  • Premium Transport - Comfortable midi coach with WiFi…
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks other than what’s stated
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day tour from Melbourne to explore the Australian outback, featuring local silo art, riverside heritage, native wildlife, and wine tasting.
Travel through regional Victoria on a unique paddle steamer cruise and wildlife adventure that combines the heritage of the Murray River, wildlife viewing, and wine sampling. Begin with a…

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne
Saint Kilda Road
Meet outside Protagonist Café (St Kilda Road side). Do not wait at Hamer Hall. Look for the Giant Spire and Protagonist Café out front. Accessible via tram (Free Tram Zone), 5-minute walk from Flinders Street Station, or 5-10 minutes on foot from most central hotels.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bargarcia
Jan 4, 2026
A fun day tour - We enjoyed our day tour visiting the zoo and riding the paddle steamship. The wine tasting at Sanguine vineyard was the icing on the cake! They gave us a yummy lunch of pizza and salads at a local resto. Our tour guide/driver was a young man named Mike. Mike was very gracious and jolly the whole time. He gladly answered all our questions, made us laugh and gave us several insights/ trivia about the place etc. We absolutely enjoyed his company! The van was spacious and clean so it was a relaxing drive to and from Melbourne. We will definitely book with Mike and Local Way Tours again.
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Rosemarie_p
Jan 4, 2026
Exhilarating and rich in history Echuca experience - Mike was a delightful and witty tour guide—professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history of the towns we visited along the way and back from Echuca. The well-timed program made for an exhilarating, fun-filled day, with the paddle steamer experience as a standout highlight. Paddling aboard the Emmy Lou felt like stepping back in time while learning about the rich history of the Murray River . I want to give kudos to Local Way Tours for a fantastic value for money tour !
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891kierang
Dec 30, 2025
Good value for money, pleasant guide and interesting trip - Sue was a great guide- friendly bubbly informative and a really good driver. The tour was so interesting and included a visit to a wildlife park, silo art and a winery besides the one hour Murray River paddle steamer cruise. Sue gave us tips along the way at each stop to enhance our experience and fully use the time which we had in each place. We didn’t feel rushed and her commentary helped us to enjoy the whole experience. I thought that the tour was good value, as it lasted 11 hours and included the wildlife Park admission , winery tasting and the cruise. I would go on another trip with this company next time I’m in Melbourne and I really hope that Sue is the guide this time again.
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Janine_g
Dec 15, 2025
Great day out for all. - Great experience, wonderful driver/tour guide. Loved the wildlife park, and paddle Steamer trip. Ended the day with a relaxing wine tasting then chilled out on the drive back to Melbourne.
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Shane_h
Sep 1, 2025
Absolutely great tour - What a great tour, Jordan was a delightful host, paddle steamer was the highlight, and Echuca was a great town to explore. Gave us a taste of Victoria, and we will definitely be back. Thank you, Jordan, for a great day.
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Glendapq7593ke
Jun 16, 2025
One of the best days of my life. - Perfect day from start to finish - Mobs of kangaroos in the paddocks along the Hume Freeway, coffee stop and views of the peaceful Lake Nagambie, up close Koala experience and surprised by some meerkats at Kyabram Wildlife Sanctuary, burger and chips lunch at the Bridge Hotel in Echuca, a stroll around the historic wharf, a Paddle Steamer cruise on the P.S.Canberra, a stop to admire the Silo Art at Rochester, a fabulous wine and cheese tasting at Sanguine Estate hosted by Mark and Jodie, and then return to Melbourne past volcanic rock formations, to finish up with the best night view of Melbourne along the Bolte Bridge. Perfectly paced and seamless tour with informative narration from Ray and a pleasant playlist made for a very relaxing and memorable day.
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From $158
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).