Coorong National Park Cruise
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Port
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$209.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 9 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Depart the pier for a scenic panoramic drive to the Fleurieu Peninsula. From here, you'll board a boat and cruise to the Goolwa Barrage. A barrage is a dyke structure that holds back seawater. Pass through the lock and into the Coorong region to view the mouth of the Murray River.
Head into the sparkling waters of Coorong National Park, past spectacularly white sand dunes. Watch for birdlife here as winged companions wheel above the boat.
A delicious lunch of cold meats and salads is served with tea or coffee.
At Godfrey's Landing, leave the boat for a guided stroll along the boardwalk, which leads you through the sand dunes of the Younghusband Peninsula to the undisturbed white sandy beaches of the Great Southern Ocean. Your guide explains the dune flora and fauna and how the Aboriginal people once lived in the area.
Cruise further into Coorong National Park to see another of the barrages separating the Coorong region from Lake Alexandrina. The barrage (dyke) and lock system here keeps saltwater out of the Murray River at high tide, allowing farmers to irrigate with fresh water from the river. Your guide will explain the associated benefits and environmental impacts.
Afternoon tea or coffee is served as you return to the Goolwa Wharf. Reboard the motorcoach here for the drive back to Adelaide.
Notes:
Travel time to the cruise departure point at Goolwa is approximately two hours each way. Tour does not operate on holidays. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The drive to the cruise departure point at Goolwa takes approximately two hours.