#easytravelpost Bahía Murray sits on the Seno Última Esperanza west shore, south of Puerto Natales — a fjord-edge forest where Pilgerodendron uviferum (ciprés de las Guaitecas) meets the tide. The moss grows on the driftwood not the cliff: Papillaria on the ciprés 1 cm, Neckeropsis on the myrtle (Luma) 1 cm, Sphagnum in the freshwater seep above the kelp line 3 cm, 7°C in Mar, the black-browed albatross offshore, the Balmaceda glacier east. No booth, no fee — access by charter boat from Puerto Natales (M/N 4–6 hrs RT, ~CLP 250,000/share 6, or kayak multi-day with operator), Navarino-style permits not needed but CONAF register in Natales.
I based in Puerto Natales (hostal CLP 30,000), chartered a 6-pax launch 06:30, landed Bahía Murray midday, walked the shore forest 1 km each way. The moss on the 1940s sheep-estancia ruin was black-green with gull-guano, ate a CLP 4,000 Natales milcao+cordero, watched the 13:00 sun stripe the ciprés trunks — no trail, just driftwood-logged beach forest.
Mistake: I tried the shoreline at 15:00 spring tide — kelp-slick rocks, cut my boot; land at slack low tide, the mossy forest is above the 2 m line not on the beach. Another: Natales charters cancel under 30 kt west wind, build a buffer day. Would you charter CLP 250k/share for the Puerto Natales→Bahía Murray mossy fjord-forest landing, or skip and do the free Mirador Dorotea lenga ridge instead?
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Amazing Tour Full of Experiences and Fun
The Murray & Darling River Rendezvous is an incredible tour packed with enriching experiences and learning opportunities. Simon, our coach driver, and Leanne, our tour leader, made this journey a true success, not only through their shared knowledge and meticulous organisation but with their warm friendliness that fostered harmony among all participants. During the long drives, we were entertained with music, sing-alongs, jokes, and engaging quizzes.
The accommodation and meals were top-notch, but the real highlight was the fantastic activities we enjoyed. From descending into a mine at Lightning Ridge to admire sculptured artwork on the walls, gliding up the river aboard a paddle steamer, marveling at sculptures during sunset overlooking Broken Hill, watching a play about Ned Kelly in Glenrowan, to exploring the stunning Cowra gardens—every moment was memorable. A big thanks to Fun Over 50 for delivering such an outstanding tour!