726 kms of Remote Iconic River
7 Days
Mildura (Vic) to Mannum (SA)
An unforgettable water based adventure through some of inland Australia’s most stunning scenery
The best social boating fun you can have
The joy of setting off downriver with 726ks of adventure in front of you
The unbound freedom to explore 726km of river passing through 11 lochs
Remote River to wild camp almost anywhere you choose
Like minded explorers to share the epic experience with
Epic tales to tell and stories to share when you return
Join a proper exploration mission
Be part of a festival on water
Journey through iconic Australian landscapes…. making new friends with other legends…. creating stories that you’ll be telling for years afterwards
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How it works
Saturday – Day 0:
- Launch Party
Sunday – Day 1:
- Stock up on supplies & set off.
- Lunch at the pub in one of the towns (or brewery) along the river
- Back on river, stop and have a fish and a beer with the other legends on the rally
- Complete your daily challenge for the Tinny Rally Leaderboard
- Find a great campsite from the many to choose from & kick back by the fire with some more tins
- Repeat this every day for a week! (Days 2-7).
Next Saturday – Day 7:
- Finish up at Mannum for a final party.
Why The Murray River
The Murray is an amazing river to journey down, you will see inland remote Australia from a whole different angle. The size of it, the continuous water allowing journey by boat, the many options for free camping, and the supply stops at towns all mean it’s perfect for this sort of adventure.
It’s the ultimate iconic Australia adventure. You will stop at and have a beer at the towns on the banks as your journey downstream.
The bush camping is amazing – there is a lot of freedom on where you can camp, you just pull up on the bank and roll your swag out.
We choose this section because it offers proper remote camping and the iconic red cliffs on the Murray and more.
More details
- Get Yourself to Mildura before Saturday afternoon/night Saturday (there are heaps of flights into Mildura)
- If you are driving not flying, then drop your car at Mannum and we will organise to get you from Mannum to Mildura via road. (bus leaves Mannum 11am Saturday)
- If you are BYOing your own Tinny, drop it at Mildura then leave your car & boat trailer at Mannum and jump on our bus back to the start point
- Saturday 6pm Launch Party and competitor Briefing at a pub in Mildura
- Sunday 8am You shop for provisions, get your Tinnys, and load them up, and set off down the river to explore for 7 days
- The route and timing is up to you, you can convoy and party with others or go solo
- We will give you some suggestions for the route and stops to make such as the Woolshed Brewery and the side creeks the Red Bull Dingy Derby is ran on
- It’s not a race, but there is a daily challenge (such as jigsaw tinny and “I lost my hat pickup” time trials) to complete that contributes to the overall leaderboard for bragging rights, where you can win amazing prizes such as a hat or a printed certificate
- Saturday before 2pm you finish at Mannum and say goodbye to your trusty steed (your tinny)
- Saturday 6pm Finish Party at Mannum
- Sunday 8am Bus back to Adelaide Airport
What’s Included
- Entry to the greatest water based rally on earth
- Event t-shirt
- Start Party and briefing
- Finish Party and celebrations
- (for BYOers) You get a ride on our chartered bus back from Mannum to Mildura so the one way trip logistics are sorted (so you drop your tinny at Mildura, then your car and boat trailer at Mannum and we have a bus picking everyone up from Mannum to take back to Mildura.
- Our guide on the best places to visit and camp etc, this ensures you get the most out of your trip. (From our scoping and testing the route and details )
- Taking part in all the silly fun we organise – you’ll be taking part in a daily activity/challenge for points on the overall rally leaderboard, a bit of fun to participate and meet the other adventurers, gives everyone some more stories to tell as well
- Our organising to get everyone on the right part of the river at the right time so you don’t end up the creek with no water or something, and all the tips from our test runs such as taking a trolley to carry your fuel etc.
- Entry into a community of other like minded intrepid river adventurers
Tinny Included Option
- 12ft Tinny and safety gear for the event.
- 2 x 20L spare jerry cans, if you fill these plus the 20L boat tank this will get you through the longest leg from Wenworth to Customs House.
- Some bulky camping items – ie Medium Sized Esky, Camp table, camp chairs, shovel, fire BBQ plate (per Tinny), portable toilet
- Folding Trolley for getting fuel from towns (Typically 1km into town to a servo from the river)
- If you are driving Transport from the end point at Mannum to the start point at Mildura (leaves Mannum 11am Saturday)
- If you are flying transport back to Adelaide Airport after we finish (fly into Mildura)
Not Included
- Camping Gear (Suggested packing list), Food, Fuel & Two Stroke Oil
- Camping fees (you can free camp a lot of the way), Accommodation (in Mildura and Mannum first and last night)
- BYO Option: Portable toilet* so we minimise our impact – there are dump points set up for the houseboats at most towns. You can share one if you’re in a group of mates with a few Tinnys.
*Toilet is supplied with the Tinny included option..
Entry Fee
- BYO Tinny and gear $695 per person. Preferred if Tinny is 12-15ft and 15- 40hp so you’re not too much slower or bigger and faster than everyone else. Kids under 12 no charge. 12-17yrs half price.
- Tinny & gear supplied – Two person 20-25hp Tinny – $2495 per person. (For one adult and child under 12 is $3,742.50 total, child is half price)
- Tinny & gear supplied – One person 15hp Tinny – $3495 per person.
*Payment plans for Tinny included available
Dates available:
Lower Murray (Mildura to Mannum)
26 October – 2 November 2024 SOLD OUT
29 March – 5 April 2025
Upper Murray (Echuca to Mildura)
11 October – 18 October 2025
25 October – 1 November 2025
FAQs
If I’m a BYOer how does dropping my car/tinny off work?
Drop your boat at Mildura (they’ll be people there to keep an eye on it), then drive your car and trailer to Mannum.
Then all catch the bus back 11am Saturday to Mildura.
That seemed like the best way to do it then you get all the back and forth stuff done at the start so when you finish you can just head home.
Where do we camp?
There is free camping most of the way, choose a spot and pull up. You could also stay in Caravan Parks as well, there are many along the way on the riverbank.
Is it a race?
No but it is a competition for the purpose of fun. Think Hamish and Andy, Top Gear/Grand Tour style sillyness to spice things up. There will be a daily challenge to complete to earn points on the overall standings for the leaderboard.
Tinnys supplied – How fast do they go?
Your Tinnys go about 20-30km/hr (pack light for extra speed). You’ll need to do about 5-6 hours a day which allows some time for exploring but will still be nice big days on the water.
Will I need a boat license?
Yes. In Queensland you do a BoatSafe course, takes about a day and costs about $300.
Tinny supplied – How much fuel & oil will I use?
About 25L/100ks for the two person 25hp tinnys, and a little less for the 15hp one person tinnys. About 210L for this trip. This will vary depending upon how much weight you are carrying, how fast you go and how much sightseeing you do obviously. Plus about 4.2L of two stroke oil.
Tinny supplied – What are the boats like?
They are 12ft Tinnys with 25hp two stroke motors. They are a mix of ages and brands, and are well maintained.
Will you show me how to use the Tinny?
Yes we will take you through familiarisation of how to use the Tinny and will be on hand to help if you have questions or need further advice.
How do I know where to go?
Just follow the river downstream! It’s very hard to get lost.
Will you be guiding us?
It’s a self guided trip. We’ll be around, you can call us if you have a problem. But this is your adventure, point your boat downstream and go explore. We’ll give you a outline of fuel stops, camping options and the overall route.
Will there be enough water in the river?
The lower Murray (Mildura to Mannum) has water all year round due the the locks.
In case of extreme draught or weather event the event may be postponed and rescheduling or refund options will apply.
What time do I book flights?
The first Saturday you can arrive anytime before 3pm. The Sunday on the way out, book something after Midday.
If you are getting a Tinny of us and you want an extra day on the Saturday to do a day trip upstream to Trentham Cliffs Estate Winery and also go play a round of golf on the Saturday fly in Friday night or Saturday morning.
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Join a March-April 2025 Rally Now
Two person 20-25hp Tinny – Early bird $1995 per person
- Full payment via card (additional $50 saving) – click here
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- Contact us to pay for kids
BYO Tinny and gear, Early bird $495 per person
- Full payment via card – click here
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Join a October 2025 Rally Now
Two person 20-25hp Tinny – Early bird $1995 per person
- Full payment via card (additional $50 saving) – click here
- Monthly payment via card (x5 months) – click here
- Contact us to pay for kids
BYO Tinny and gear, Early bird $495 per person
- Full payment via card – click here
- Contact us to pay for kids
Custom Trips: Mates Trips & Work Trips
We also offer hire packages for a group of mates, starting in November 2024. Customers can fly into Mildura and collect their Tinnys and set off for 7 days of adventure. Bookings for minimum of 7 days. Bookings for a minimum of 3 Tinnys (6 people) and maximum of 8 Tinnys (16 people). Each tinny fits 2 people with gear.
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