World's Fifth Largest River The mighty Murray courses more than 3,000 kilometres across one third of the Australian continent. From its source in the Snowy Mountains of NSW, to the Southern Ocean near Adelaide, the Murray/Darling Basin square kilometres of land. An Ancient Landscape The scenery is some of the most ancient on earth - a place where all the colours of Australia converge. Cruise through miles of gorges, millions of years old. Discover golden sandstone cliffs towering over blue-green lagoons, majestic red gum forests under endless blue skies and green irrigated farmlands against red desert plains. Wildlife Oasis The Murray is haven for over 350 species of birds. It's an outback oasis for a myriad of fascinating wildlife including majestic sulphur crested cockatoos, kangaroos, goannas, black swans, gentle pelicans and the legendary Murray Cod. Paddlesteamer Heritage A fundamental part of Australia's heritage was founded in the proud paddlesteamer tradition. The Murray was the lifeline to pioneers who lived on the driest continent on earth. Over 200 paddlesteamers plied the river day and night, negotiating hidden reefs, massive sandbars and treacherous passages. Murray's Finest Murray Princess is Australia's largest and most luxuriously appointed paddlewheeler. She represents a new age in inland cruising and an elegant recreation of a bygone era.