School Holidays

Next date: Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Celebrate The GEM'S 150th Birthday!

We're celebrating The Queen of the Murray's 150th birthday this winter, with a brand-new exhibition aboard the PS Gem to discover! With all General Admission tickets valid for two consecutive days, explore life as it was, with real life restorations, working displays of Australia’s pioneering past, and FREE activities!

FREE Holiday Activations

Join in the hands-on fun:

• Print Shop:  9.30am to 10.30am
• Pioneer School:  11.30am
• Butter Making:  1.00pm
• Rope Making:  1.30pm

FREE Daily Activations

There’s something happening around every corner:

• Blacksmith:  9.30am to 3.30pm
• General Store:  9.30am to 4.00pm
• Horse & Carriage Rides:  9.30am to 4.00pm
• Vintage Car:  10.00am to 3.30pm
• Music Shop & Photo Parlour:  10.00am to 3.30pm

PYAP River Cruises

• 10.30am and 2.30pm
• Bookings essential call 1800 981 911.

PS GEM Photo Scavenger Hunt

Can you find all eight photos aboard the PS Gem?

Murray River Laser Light Spectaculars – Parnbandilla

• Heartbeat of the Murray
  Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 6.30pm
• Legends of the Mallee
  Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday - 6.30pm

When

Location

Pioneer Settlement, 125 Monash Drive, Swan Hill, 3585, View Map