Travel back to the Murray River’s golden age and discover the world of the paddle steamers that once carried passengers, livestock, wool and trade along this great inland waterway.

This course follows that history through a journey by road to Murray Bridge, three days on the Murray, and a return to Sydney via Narrandera, Gundagai, Yass and Canberra. Ideal for travellers who enjoy Australian history, river culture and the pleasure of seeing the landscape slowly unfold.

DELIVERY MODE

Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Renmark
• Murray Bridge
• Proud Mary Steamboat - Mannum
• Narrandera
• Gundagai
• Yass
• Canberra

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Students should have a greater understanding of travel on a paddle steamer down the Murray River and the history of river transport.

COURSE RESOURCES

• Australia’s great River – R.M. Younger
• All the Rivers Run (Video)     - Nancy Cato
• Australian Riverboats – Peter Christopher