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15 Best Australian River Cruises

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The 15 most popular river cruises across Australia. Crocodile-spotting on the Daintree, the Gold Coast canals and the wide harbour rivers of the east coast.

15 Best Australian River Cruises

Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Morning Pickup, Coach Comfort, and the Sydney Zoo Stop
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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

1.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

Blue Mountains full-day tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo stop, Three Sisters views, Scenic World add-ons, and a Parramatta River cruise.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Basic Tour includes transportation and a guide. The zoo and Scenic World are pay as you go options. This is good because you can decide at yhe time. Prices are discounted and entrance is as a group. Our guide Bruce was excellent and provide lots of local information.”

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Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan - Strahan departure and the Hells Gates moment
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Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre: start with context, then walk
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Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

3.Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

Small-group Daintree and Cape Tribulation day from Port Douglas with pickup, rainforest lunch, and a Daintree River wildlife cruise.

★ 5.0

“Overall experience was great and Peer did a great job walking us through the details of the rainforest. The only regret was the limited time available at the souvenir shop. Hope this can be improve.”

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Daintree River Cruise - How the One-Stop Cruise Works From Daintree Village
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Daintree River Cruise

4.Daintree River Cruise

See Daintree rainforest and crocodiles on a guided 1-hour river cruise from Port Douglas, with views of Thornton Peak and flexible returns.

★ 4.5

“We booked the tour for the kids to see the crocodiles but we were stunned how beautiful the scenery was. We were lucky to see 2 crocodiles during our tour. The boat seats were comfortable and was driven smoothly. The tour guide was very informative and was accommodating in answering all our questions. This place…”

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Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise - Boarding at Surfers Paradise River Cruises: deck comfort and quick rules
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Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas - Captain Cook Highway setup: the drive that gets you oriented
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Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas - The Daintree River cruise: spotting crocs without the hype
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Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth - Getting on board: Captain Cook Cruises Barrack Street Jetty at 10:30am
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Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth

Ord River Cruise Experience with Riverside Lunch - Diversion Dam to Lake Argyle: where the fast-boat energy pays off
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Ord River Cruise Experience with Riverside Lunch

9.Ord River Cruise Experience with Riverside Lunch

Cruise Kununurra’s Ord River to Lake Argyle on a fast boat with a riverside lunch and an Argyle Downs Homestead stop.

★ 5.0

“Worth every $. Excellent guide with a huge depth of knowledge and Chris was also passionate about the environment. From pick up to drop off at the end of the day everyone went seamlessly.”

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Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise - Boarding at Surfers Paradise River Cruises: deck comfort and quick rules
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Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise - Door-to-Door Pickup and How the 10-Hour Timing Works
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

11.PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

Private Blue Mountains day tour with wildlife, Three Sisters lookouts, Grand Canyon views, optional cable car, and a Parramatta River ferry back.

★ 5.0

“The Blue Mountains is west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. dramatic scenery, steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue MountaiRead more”

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Sunset River Cruise in Kalbarri - What You Do During the 2.5 Hours: Murchison River Stop 1
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Sunset River Cruise in Kalbarri

12.Sunset River Cruise in Kalbarri

A relaxed sunset Murchison River cruise in Kalbarri with friendly hosts, wildlife spotting, and included hot drinks for a great price.

★ 5.0

“Not only educational, but also entertaining. Grant and Tracy share their knowledge and passion for the local history and wildlife of the Murchison River. Highly recommended.”

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Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise - Featherdale Wildlife Park: Where the Wildlife Time Feels Efficient
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Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise

13.Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise

Private Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with wildlife at Featherdale, Scenic World rides, Echo Point views, and a river ferry back.

★ 4.5

“We had Sam as our driver and he was great! He was knowledgeable about history and was able to point out some special spots on our drive. He gave us great tips as we explored Featherdale wildlife park and the blue mountains and he made sure to get us back to the ferry on time…”

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1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel - The vintage boat experience: restored, cozy, and built for sightseeing
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1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

Private Tour Blue Mountains Day Adventure Wildlife + River Cruise - Price and Value: What $237.68 Really Buys
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Private Tour Blue Mountains Day Adventure Wildlife + River Cruise

15.Private Tour Blue Mountains Day Adventure Wildlife + River Cruise

Private 4WD Blue Mountains adventure plus Featherdale wildlife and a river ferry ride, starting from Sydney with pickup and bottled water.

★ 5.0

“Nous avons débuté par la visite du zoo de Featherdale Wildlife Parc, à 40 km de Sydney, abritant une vaste collection d'animaux australiens. C'était une immersion passionnante dans la faune locale. Puis, direction les Blue Mountains, un tréRead more”

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