While visiting the magnificent Barmah State Park, the largest Redgum Forest in the southern hemisphere, you can enjoy cruising the Murray with Kingfisher Cruises.
Kingfisher Cruises is renowned as the best Ecotourism experience on the Murray cruising around and an area of significant importance in both indigenous and early settlement culture
Travel “The Narrows”, where the mighty Murray passesthrough its narrowest stretch. View the beautiful Barmah and Moira Lakes and wetlands while hearing about the history, birdlife, flora and fauna of the area from qualified and experienced crew. Kingfisher Cruises were recently inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame.
Kingfisher Cruises has a capacity of 30 passengers and offers 2 hours cruises on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Meal packages are available for group bookings.
For more information go to www.kingfishercruises.com.au
Experience awesome river beaches
The Cobba Paddleboat departs from one of the best river beaches on the Murray River; Thompsons Beach at Cobram.
The Cobba snakes its away along the one of most coveted parts of the Murray Rvier where nearly every bend is met with a perfect sandy beach.
This part of the river has an abundance of wildlife which you can experience from the comfort of the Cobba.
The Cobba Paddleboat offers 1 and 1 ½ hour day tours, where you can enjoy fresh local produce, wine, coffee and cake whilst admiring the beautiful Murray River.
Cruises run Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday (except for public holidays and private functions).
For more information go to www.cobba.net.au
The grand old lady
Come aboard this grand old lady, the P.S.Cumberoona, which has become a popular fixture on the Yarrawonga Foreshore that includes tour experiences enhanced by the sounds of paddle wheels splashing and old whistles tooting.
The P.S.Cumberoona has been fully restored by the Knowles family and offers two large undercover decks to fit 100 guests offering interior seating on the bottom deck (walker and wheelchair friendly) and top deck views with plenty of seating.
There is also a viewing balcony to the original steam/boiler circa 1902 engine room operations.
Sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments from the boat’s fully licensed bar, which also offers a set menu and cruise package. Listen to the full historic and local landmarks commentary by the captain and owner operator Robbie Knowles. The captain also welcomes visits to the wheelhouse all whilst you are captivated by the sights of Lake Mulwala and the Murray River and enhanced by the sounds of the paddle wheels.
The P.S.Cumberoona departs 12noon daily (except Mondays) at the boats mooring on the Yarrawonga Foreshore. There is a lunch cruise or sightsee cruise option. For weekly timetables and more information go to www.cumberoona.com.au
The Queen of Lake Mulwala
A family owned and operated business the Paradise Queen has been gracing the water of Lake Mulwala for many years.
The ‘all weather’ vessel was purposely designed as a cruise boat to service the locals and the tourism trade on Lake Mulwala and upstream of the lake on the Murray River.
The Paradise Queen has earned the moniker as an ‘Icon’ of Lake Mulwala pushing off from the banks of the lake around five hundred times a year on her various voyages.
The double story vessel is licenced to carry 75 passengers over both decks with unrestricted views and departs daily from the Yarrawonga Foreshore and The Mulwala Water Ski Club.
It features a fully licenced bar and kiosk and you can also enjoy the thrill of complimentary boomnetting if you are more of a thrill seeker. All cruises include music and commentary as required.
There is a BBQ lunch cruise or sightsee cruise option. For weekly timetables and more information go to www.paradisequeen.com
Captain your own boat
The popularity of Barby (pontoon) Boats has soared in recent years and Lake Mulwala is the perfect place to captain one yourself.
Cruise around Lake Mulwala and enjoy being part of the action with Lake Mulwala Barby Boats. The boats are safe and easy to operate. There is no need for a licence, all you have to do is complete a short induction before you take off on your journey and explore.
All boats feature comfortable seating and are shaded. A BBQ and cooler are included along with music and safety equipment. They even come with a fishing license but you need to bring your own rods and gear.
The boats are licenced to fit 10-12 people, perfect for a family gathering or that fun catch up with friends.
There are also plenty of great picnic spots to park your boat around picturesque Lake Mulwala so don’t waste time and book your boat now.
For more information go to
www.lakemulwalabarbyboats.com
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