To listen to the currawongs and kookaburras burst into song, or to hear a flock of galahs playing in the distance composes a feeling of natural order. To view a sunset through red gums or the wings of a fleeting ibis, or to watch the moon rise to accompany the stars on a clear night creates a tranquil sense of excitement.
To smell the mist that rolls upstream on crisp mornings or the moist river banks after a fall of rain, fills the mind with fresh content.
To be aware of all these natural lifecycles, yet not disturb them, is the exceptional element of a stream-driven riverboat. You become part of the river, and life embraces you!

The Murray River System which includes the Darling and Murrumbidgee rivers and their tributaries is one of the longest river systems in the world. Although weirs have cut down the navigability of the system, the Murray alone still claims 1800-odd kilometers of meandering waters.

The scattered remnants of an historic past are being slowly reunited. The romantic days of paddlesteamers are with us again: especially on the P.S. Emmylou.

The P.S. Emmylou is a Murray River paddlesteamer, driven by a completely restored 1906 steam engine, and built to the highest world classification standards. She was built locally during 1980-82 in the style of the 19th century paddleboats, and is perfectly at home at the Port of Echuca, residing with the very few remaining paddlesteamers of the past. She is 30 meters long and 10 meters wide, steel hulled and timber decked. The Emmylou is in fact the only wood-fired paddlesteamer in the world offering regular overnight cruising.
This paddlesteamer offers modern convenience and some old-world charm. It's the senses that engage you the moment you go aboard: you can smell the warm oil of the engine, feel the heat as the engineer stokes the boiler with redgum logs, climb up to the wheelhouse to chat to the skipper, or just sit and gaze at the changing reflections in the water and let the lilting rhythm and swish of the paddlewheels, the nostalgic hooting of the whistle, and the distant croaking of frogs conjure up the leisurely pace of bygone days.

A World Class Restaurant.
Elegance and style are the order of the day when it comes to catering onboard the Paddle Steamer Emmylou. Three carefully prepared meals a day whilst on board, and each of these a potpourri of taste, texture and colour. Top local wines, plus a range of alternatives from the fully stocked licensed bar.

The " Emmy" prides herself that her a la carte menu and her wine list compares with the best of capital city restaurants.

All this served to your table on the outer deck, while you enjoy a glowing rose and gold sunset, listen to the river birds' evening chorus, the linger over desert and coffee to watch the stars appear.

Accommodation.
Eighteen overnight passengers are comfortably accommodated in two berth cabins, featuring traditional riverboat style bunks with the exception of one double bed cabin. We provide all linen and towels and there are showers and toilets on both decks.

Everything in tact for your comfort and convenience for either a restful holiday or a productive conference or seminar, weddings and group charters.

The Emmylou provides sun decks, a dining and bar area, a galley and a front lounge.

Sit Back, Relax, Enjoy and Experience the Romance!

All our cruises offer a varied panorama of river scenery from thick forests to wide open plains. During the regular trips we are free to stop anywhere, to fish, or just go bush walking or swimming.

Overnight Cruise: Most evenings during summer you will find the Emmylou giving its passengers the unique experience of watching the sun set whilst relaxing to the gently rhythm of the paddle wheels and dining under the stars.
Departs Saturday 6.00pm and returns Sunday 9.45am the following morning. Breakfast and three-course a la carte dinner included.

Double Cabin	A$210.00 per person.
Upper Deck - twin share	A$195.00 per person.
Lower Deck - twin share	A$180.00 per person.
Single Supplement:-	50% on cabin rate.
Children:	rates available on request.

Midweek Two-night Cruise: On a 2 day 2 night cruise the P.S. Emmylou steams an 80km round journey with a stop at either historic Perricoota Station or the township of Barmah, famous for its wetlands and birdlife and the largest redgum forest in the world.
Departs Wednesday 6.00pm and returns Friday noon. All meals are included on this cruise.

Double Cabin	A$435.00 per person.
Upper Deck - twin share	A$415.00 per person.
Lower Deck - twin share	A$395.00 per person.
Single Supplement:-	50% on cabin rate.
Children:	rates available on request.

Special Note:- P.S. Emmylou departs from and returns to, the historic Port of Echuca, right in the heart of Echuca. Echuca is located north of Melbourne on the Murray River, which forms the border between New South Wales and Victoria. By car from Melbourne, 2.5 hours will see you on the banks of the Murray. The crew will arrange secure parking, then explain boarding procedures. Alternatively, rail and bus services offer easy access to the area. Echuca Airport is capable of handling twin engine aircraft and is equipped for night landing. All prices include GST and are valid to 31/3/2002.