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| Day Cruises in the Coorong National Park,
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 Cruises to the Coorong National Park begin
at the attractive old port of Goolwa and make an excellent day trip from
Adelaide. The Coorong is a special place of spectacular beauty.
High sand dune systems front the Southern Ocean and a long, narrow wetland complex connects to the lower Murray River and Lakes
system. The area is rich in wildlife, in particular
bird life with more than 200 species in the region.
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The Coorong National Park is
internationally significant as a migratory wader and waterfowl refuge,
is of spiritual significance to the local Ngarrindjeri people and has
archaeological sites attesting to Aboriginal occupation and use of the
area over many thousands of years. Ecologically focused tours use the
Park with specially designed water craft, cruising into the shallow
lagoons.
The Coorong is a long, shallow lagoon more than 100 km in length
that is separated from the Southern Ocean by a narrow sand dune
peninsula. The Lakes Alexandrina and Albert form the mouth of the River
Murray and are comprised of fresh to saline waters. They form a natural
wetland system with associated shoreline marshes at the mouth of the
River Murray and are connected with the Coorong. The area also contains
a number of ephemeral salt lakes and examples of ephemeral carbonate
lakes of national and international significance. The Coorong's fragile
ecology depends on getting a mix of fresh water from the Murray and sea
water from the ocean. This wetlands system is important as a habitat for
many animals and provides a refuge, particularly for waterbirds of which
there are many species of waders and waterfowl. Click here for more
details of Coorong Birds. The area, and particularly the Coorong
itself, is noted for its extensive aboriginal sites both historic and
geological sites. Some of the northern islands within the Coorong lagoon
are not part of the Coorong National Park or Game Reserve but are
reserved for use by Aboriginal people. Professional fishing occurs
both along the beach and in parts of the wetland complex.
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| Coorong Day Cruise ITINERARIES |
Travelling in the comfort of a fully
equipped 14 metre boat, you will venture into a beautiful
blend of waterways and lagoons. Unique flora, fauna and a spectacular
dune system, with the backdrop of the thundering Great Southern Ocean,
await you. The Coorong and Lakes at the mouth of the River Murray
support in excess of 200 bird species making this region a bird watchers
paradise.
More about Coorong Birds
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COORONG
DISCOVERY CRUISE: 12 noon-4.00 pm Thur (all year) and
Mon (Oct- May) |
Depart the Goolwa Wharf
Thursday all year, and Mondays May to October.
Travel through the Lock in the Goolwa Barrage and on to the mouth of the Murray
River where you stop for lunch.
Then cruise into the Coorong National Park, stopping at Godfrey's
Landing for a guided board walk across Younghusband Peninsula to view
the Great Southern Ocean. Cruise includes lunch and afternoon tea.
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| COORONG ADVENTURE CRUISE: 10 am - 4 pm
Wed and Sun (Oct-May), Sun only (Jun-Sep) |
Depart Goolwa Wharf October-May
Wednesday and Sunday June-Sept Sunday only
Travel through
the Lock in the Goolwa Barrage and on to the mouth of the Murray River
and into the Coorong National Park, stopping at Godfrey's Landing for a
guided board walk across Younghusband Peninsula to view the Great
Southern Ocean. Lunch is served on board as you travel down into the
Coorong National park. The next stop is at Cattle Point for a guided
walk into a significant Aboriginal site. Afternoon tea is served after
this walk. On your return cruise, revisit the Murray Mouth. Cruise includes lunch and afternoon tea.
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| Why not combine a
cruise through the Coorong National Park with a couple of nights in a
bed and breakfast cottage in Goolwa - click here for more details - Goolwa
Cottages |
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COORONG CRUISES
- Day trips from Goolwa or Adelaide
Per person |
Until 31 Mar 2012 |
1
Apr '12 - 31 Mar '13 |
Truly
Ref. |
| Adult |
Child
(5-15) |
Adult |
Child
(5 -15) |
| Discovery Cruise inc lunch and afternoon tea |
A$78 |
A$58 |
A$84 |
A$62 |
494 |
| Adventure Cruise inc lunch and afternoon tea |
A$92 |
A$63 |
A$98 |
A$67 |
495 |
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NOTE:
Cruise participants need to make their own way to Goolwa
For accommodation options in
Adelaide - click City
Hotels/Adelaide
Click here for
details of How
to Book
Please use the Truly Reference Number when making booking enquiries |
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