Day 1: Renmark to Headings Cliffs
12km walking  |  12km river cruising

Discover The Murray River, listed in National Geographic’s 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025!
Meet your guides at 8.00 am at the Hotel Renmark’s function room for a pre-walk briefing before we board the pontoon “cruiser” boat for a 14 km cruise along the Murray River to the start of the walking route.
Discover the lagoons that are havens for waterbirds, learn about the site of a World War II Japanese internment camp and cross creeks that feed the red gum forests and box woodlands. A gentle climb through the cliffs reveals a magnificent view of the vast Murray River floodplain that will surround you over the next 3 days. A short transfer across the river in the cruiser and you have arrived at your destination.
Your Boat Host will welcome you aboard the houseboat where you can settle in – before a cooling foot dip in the river or a hot spa followed by a 3-course dinner paired with local wines.

Day 2: Headings Cliffs to Chowilla Creek
14km walking  |  10km cruising

Rise before the sun and walk a gentle slope to the rim of the Murray River valley for a spectacular sunrise. See colours appear and marvel at the journey route below before returning to the houseboat for a cooked breakfast. Depart again for the daily walk discovering Aboriginal canoe trees, giant red gum forests and small islands along leafy Amazon Creek.
Arriving at your floating home you’ll enjoy a local tasting plate as you dip your feet in the cool waters of the Murray River.

Day 3: Chowilla Creek to Bunyip Reach Cliffs
10km walking  |  18km cruising

Awake to the mists on the water and enjoy a great coffee, local navel oranges and tasty breakfast followed by a briefing on the Murray Darling Basin and the management of its network of rivers which drain 14% of Australia. Today we cruise to the Chowilla Creek Environmental Regulator to learn about environmental watering and new stewardship for the river, before setting off on our walk.
You’ll walk along Chowilla Creek, restored wetlands and visit the proposed site of the 1960’s Chowilla Dam.
In the afternoon we celebrate completing our walking journey from Queens Bend Cliffs before cruising to the houseboat as the late afternoon sun illuminates the red cliffs.

Day 4: Bunyip Reach to Renmark
Optional 2km walk  |  23km cruise

After breakfast take a self-guided 2 km walk along the river, before cruising in the pontoon boat through Lock 6. Experience a gentle drop in the water level of 3 metres.
Rejoining the houseboat downstream, you will cruise for 2 hours on the houseboat to the innovative Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, set in a 100 year old shearing shed on the banks of the river.
Enjoy lunch on the Woolshed decking that overlooks the river. A fine barbecue has been prepared by your guides before saying your farewells.
You will depart for Renmark by bus and arrive at the Hotel Renmark at 2.00 pm.

Notes:
Murray River Walk is an immersive journey exploring the forests, cliffs, creeks and billabongs within a 40km stretch of river valley in the internationally significant Riverland Ramsar Wetland. Over four days you’ll discover the stories of this river, stunning scenery, diverse birdlife and relax in the comfort of an eco-luxe houseboat. Each morning you’ll be ferried by cruiser boat to the beginning of your easy 10-14k walk. As there are no marked trails, your expert guides will navigate and interpret the landscape each day creating an intimate and exclusive experience.
Each afternoon you’ll arrive to find your accommodation in a new location offering sweeping river views, with the comfort of an unpack once holiday. Each evening you’ll dine on a menu celebrating the best local produce featuring native flavours with paired wines.

Murray River Trails provide:

• Exclusive access to spectacular natural landscapes
• Experienced guides to lead your tour
• 3 nights houseboat accommodation
• Monitored car parking at Hotel Renmark
• All meals showcasing local produce
• All beverages including premium Riverland wines and beer
• All sleeping linen
• 1 bath towel and 1 spa/swim towel
• Access to a library of wildlife field guides and relevant publications
• Optional 34L daypack and walking poles
• Optional gaiters

You provide:
• A reusable water bottle
• Personal toiletries
• Hiking boots
• Long lightweight walking trousers
• Comfortable evening clothing
• Pair of comfortable shoes for evening wear
• Camera and binoculars
• T-shirts and long sleeve shirts for layering
• Thermal base layers
• Warm fleece jumpers
• A waterproof rain jacket for wind and rain protection while walking and cruising
• Beanie, scarf and gloves for cool morning river cruising
• Swimwear for spa use
• Head torch or small hand-held torch

Solo Price = $4525.00* NZD Limited offer single supplement has been waved! 

*Ts&Cs apply. Price is subject to change due to currency conversion. Subject to availability. Flights & transfers are not included in price. Flights must be paid in full at time of booking and are non refundable, accommodation may be required to connect to international flights at an additional cost. Zest4Travel will always try our best to limit this when possible. Zest4Travel Service fee of $75 per person has been added to the price. Minimum age for tour is 12 years old, please enquire if wanting to fully charter a river cruise as age will vary. Non refundable deposit of 20% is required to secure your place. (a) Cancellation by the Customer incurs a forfeiture of the full Price if made less than 21 Days before commencement of the Services. (b) Cancellation by a Customer incurs a forfeiture of 55% of the full Price if made within 89 to 21 days before commencement of the Services. (c) Cancellation by a Customer incurs a forfeiture of the amount of any Deposit paid if made within 120 days to 90 days before commencement of the Services. Insurance is not included in this price and should be obtained.