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Adelaide

Port River Heritage Tours on the Historic Vessel MV Archie Badenoch

Adelaide

From $20.50
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Take a tour along the Port River on historic vessel MV Archie Badenoch. Learn about the history of the waterfront, the changing impacts to the river environment, and its role as a dolphin sanctuary. Sites include Hart's Mill, the lifting Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge, the 1864 clipper ship City of Adelaide – and perhaps a dolphin!

Built during WWII by General Motors Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the South Australian Police in December 1946. Named in honour of Constable Archibald Badenoch, the first South Australian Police Officer killed in action during World War II. Archie served the South Australian Police as the Number 1 Water Police Launch until 1978.

Ticket includes same-day admission to the SA Maritime Museum.

Tours take approximately 1 hour. Check our website for tour dates.
In the case of extreme weather (heat or strong wind), the tour may be cancelled. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible and given the choice of rescheduling or requesting a refund.

Facilities

Family Friendly
Non Smoking

Price

From $20.50 to $94.50
The tour departs from the pontoon at Queen's Wharf (near the lighthouse). Ticket holders can access same-day entry to the SA Maritime Museum located at 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide. Adult: $35.50 Concession: $30.50 Family: $94.50 Family Concession: $71.50

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