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Your tourist guide for Riverland provides you with the essential travel resources to plan your holiday!
Imagine waking up on the water, sunlight dancing across gentle ripples as your houseboat drifts past red‑gum forests and ochre cliffs. A Murray River holiday offers exactly that—your own floating home, complete with ever‑changing views and access to some of South Australia’s most charming riverside towns. Just a couple of hours from Adelaide, the Riverland is a sun‑soaked paradise where nature, food, wine and adventure come together in one unforgettable escape.
There’s a reason the Riverland is known as one of Australia’s most productive food bowls. Nearly half of South Australia’s wine grapes—and an incredible 90% of its oranges, stone fruits and nuts—are grown here. Endless sunshine, fertile soils and the life‑giving Murray River create a landscape bursting with flavour, colour and vitality.
A visit to Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre is a highlight for nature lovers and wine enthusiasts alike. The wetlands have been carefully rejuvenated to attract a spectacular array of birdlife, from elegant pelicans and black swans to blue‑winged shovelers and the rare white‑eyed duck.
Stroll along the peaceful boardwalk trails, breathe in the scent of river reeds, and listen to the calls of waterbirds echoing across the lagoon. Afterwards, settle onto the deck at the cellar door and café, where you can savour Banrock’s award‑winning wines while overlooking the tranquil wetlands.
The Riverland is celebrated as the engine room of Australia’s wine industry, producing both premium and boutique wines that reflect the region’s sunny climate and rich soils. Visitors can explore a diverse range of cellar doors, including:
As you travel between towns, you’ll find roadside stalls brimming with freshly picked stone fruit, citrus and almonds—perfect for snacking as you explore. For a deeper dive into local flavours, pick up a Riverland Wine and Food Trail Map from any visitor information centre.
For a gentle adventure suitable for all ages, hire a canoe and glide into the serene backwaters of the Murray River. The Loch Luna Game Reserve and Katarapko Creek in the Murray River National Park offer calm, sheltered waterways ideal for beginners and families.
Paddle beneath towering river red gums, watch for kangaroos drinking at the water’s edge, and enjoy the quiet magic of the Murray’s hidden channels. Canoe trail brochures are available from local visitor centres.
Golfers are spoiled for choice in the Riverland, with five top‑quality golf courses located within just 25 minutes of each other. Thanks to the region’s famously sunny climate, the fairways stay lush and inviting all year round. Tee off in:
Each course offers its own blend of river views, native wildlife and relaxed country hospitality.
Step back into frontier history at the Overland Corner Hotel, one of South Australia’s most character‑filled historic pubs. Built in 1859, it once served as a remote watering hole for cattlemen driving stock between South Australia and New South Wales. Today, visitors can explore its museum, nearby mines and even a cemetery rumoured to have resident ghosts—adding a touch of mystery to your Riverland adventure.
Visitor Information Centres can help you plan your perfect itinerary, but don’t miss these local favourites:
Barmera
Barmera and surrounds
Berri
Berri and surrounds
Blanchetown
Cobdogla
Glossop
Loxton
Lyrup
Monash
Morgan
Morgan and surrounds
Paringa
Renmark
Renmark and surrounds
Waikerie
