Escape the city for a memorable day exploring the landscapes, history, and flavours of South Australia’s Murray River region. This experience combines a scenic coach journey, a relaxing river cruise, and time to discover the charming riverside town of Mannum.

Your day begins at the Adelaide Central Bus Station, where you’ll meet your driver before departing by coach. Travel to Mannum and board the Proud Mary for a relaxing two-hour lunch cruise along the historic Murray River. Admire the region’s magnificent cliffs, natural landscapes, and wildlife while learning about the unique river system and its history.

After the cruise, enjoy free time to explore Mannum, a historic river town known for its picturesque surroundings. Take in the panoramic views, visit Mannum Lookout, and capture memorable photographs of the river and surrounding scenery.

On the return journey to Adelaide, stop at either Melba’s Chocolate Factory in Woodside or Woodside Cheese Wrights. Browse their range of chocolates, confectionery, or artisanal cheeses and purchase your favourite products. Afternoon tea at Melba’s and any purchases are at your own expense.

This day trip offers a combination of river scenery, local history, and regional food experiences, making it a relaxing way to discover the Murray River area.

Highlights

• Enjoy a scenic day trip from Adelaide to the historic Murray River region.

• Take a two-hour lunch cruise aboard the Proud Mary.

• Admire the river’s magnificent landscapes, cliffs, and wildlife.

• Learn about the Murray River’s unique ecosystem and history.

• Explore the riverside town of Mannum during your free time.

• Visit Mannum Lookout for panoramic views and photo opportunities.

• Choose a stop at Melba’s Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wrights.

• Browse and purchase chocolates, confectionery, or artisanal cheeses.

• Travel comfortably by coach with an English-speaking tour guide.

What's Included

• Approximately 8-hour day trip

• Coach transportation

• Two-hour Proud Mary lunch cruise

• English-speaking tour guide

• Free time to explore Mannum

• Stop at either Melba’s Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wrights

• Courtesy pickup from selected Adelaide CBD hotels upon request

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks, available to purchase

• Afternoon tea at Melba’s Chocolate Factory

• Purchases at Melba’s Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wrights

• Temporary fuel surcharge of $5 per person, per day for new bookings from 29 April 2026

Itinerary

1. Depart from Adelaide

Meet your driver inside the Adelaide Central Bus Station and travel by coach towards the Murray River region.

Meeting point: Entrance to the bus bays inside Adelaide Central Bus Station, 83–85 Franklin Street, Adelaide.

2. Murray River Lunch Cruise — 2 Hours

Arrive in Mannum and board the Proud Mary for a relaxing cruise along the historic Murray River. Enjoy the surrounding scenery and wildlife while gaining insight into the river system and its distinctive landscapes.

The boarding location may vary slightly depending on the day of travel. On Mondays, boarding is at Mannum; on Fridays, it is at Woodland Reserve.

3. Explore Mannum — Approximately 1 Hour 50 Minutes

After the cruise, enjoy free time in Mannum. Explore the historic town, admire the river views, and stop at Mannum Lookout for photographs.

4. Chocolate or Cheese Stop — 45 Minutes

On the return journey, choose to visit one of the following:

• Melba’s Chocolate Factory: Browse chocolates and confectionery, with afternoon tea available at your own expense.

• Woodside Cheese Wrights: Discover and purchase a selection of artisanal cheeses.

5. Return to Adelaide

After the final stop, travel by coach back to Adelaide.

Tour Details

• Duration: Approximately 8 hours

• Departure: 9:15 AM sharp

• Arrival time at meeting point: 9:00 AM

• Meeting point: Adelaide Central Bus Station, 83–85 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

• Transport: Coach and river cruise vessel

• Cruise duration: Approximately 2 hours

• Guide language: English

• Tour operator: SeaLink South Australia

• Operating days: Cruise boarding arrangements may vary by day

• Christmas Day: Tour does not operate

Pickup and Redemption Instructions

A courtesy pickup service is available from selected Adelaide CBD hotels upon request.

To arrange hotel pickup, call the local tour operator on 1300 769 762 at least two days before your tour and provide your accommodation details.

If you are not using the hotel pickup service, arrive at Adelaide Central Bus Station at least 15 minutes before departure. The driver will meet you inside the terminal near the entrance to the bus bays.

The tour departs at 9:15 AM sharp.

Important Information

• The cruise itinerary may vary slightly depending on the river boarding location.

• On Mondays, the cruise boards at Mannum; on Fridays, it boards at Woodland Reserve.

• Vessel type and departure times may change due to maintenance.

• The Proud Mary does not have a lift. Access to the lunchroom requires climbing steep steps with handrails on both sides. Staff may assist if needed.

• Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

• Service animals are allowed.

• Public transportation options are available nearby.

• The experience is suitable for a range of physical fitness levels, but passengers should consider the steps required to access the lunchroom.

• Selected Adelaide CBD hotel pickups are available on request.

• Mobile and paper tickets are accepted.

Fuel Surcharge

Due to ongoing developments in the Middle East affecting global fuel prices, a temporary $5 per person, per day fuel surcharge applies to new bookings made from 29 April 2026. This surcharge helps cover increased operating costs.

Booking Information

This tour is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by SeaLink South Australia in connection with this deal. For inquiries about the promotion, contact Groupon customer service. Inquiries submitted to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

This offer is not eligible for promotional codes.