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Renmark - South Australia
Renmark is the largest town in the Riverland region, located 258 kilometres northeast of Adelaide. This area is best known for its lovely fresh produce, especially oranges and grapes; it is Australia's largest wine region.
The historic town of Renmark was established in 1887 on a sweeping bend on the River Murray and has a beautiful and accessible riverfront area. It is a popular holiday destination with cafes, restaurants, pubs, and clubs where you can enjoy regional produce.
During our recent visit to Renmark, we started the day at Arrosto Coffee and then wandered along the Matulick Riverfront trail on the banks of the Murray River. We then headed over to Paringa to see the bridge and silo art before venturing out to the Headings Cliffs lookout. We finished the day at Ruston’s Distillery and Rose Garden.
Arrosto Coffee is in the old Renmark Fire Station and is open daily for coffee, cakes and other treats. You can enjoy coffee in the fire station-themed cafe or outside in the family-friendly backyard.
The Matulick trail starts at the Visitor Centre and meanders 1.75 kilometres along the riverfront. Interpretive signs provide information on historical events and places along the path.
The Renmark Hotel was established in 1897 and is Australia’s first and oldest community-owned hotel.
The family-friendly Renmark Club was originally a Gentleman's Club built on the river's edge in 1909.
At the Taylor Riverfront precinct, you can splash in the Harry Clark Water Play area and enjoy lovely views of the River from the 24-metre deck area.
The Murray River Queen, built in 1974, is one of the oldest and largest paddle boats on the River. It is now permanently moored at the wharf and used for boutique accommodation.
This sculpture commemorates David Ruston, who was known for his development of roses and was awarded an Order of Australia in 1984 for services to horticulture.
The Paringa Bridge is a suspension bridge built in 1927. It forms part of the Sturt Highway and carries traffic across the Murray River between Renmark and Paringa. The bridge can be raised to allow large riverboats to pass underneath it.
The Artworks on the Paringa Silo were created and painted by Jack Fran and Sam Brooks; they feature four distinct images linked together by soaring pelicans.
The Headings Cliffs lookout is a 10-minute drive from Paringa, and here you will see the unique, rich colours of the golden limestone cliffs; it's a lovely spot for photographers.
Rustons Distillery is a boutique distillery with a range of gins, all carefully handcrafted and distilled onsite. You can also wander around Rustons Rose Garden, one of the largest private rose gardens in the Southern Hemisphere.
Other things you can do in Renmark are the Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum, The Woolshed Brewery located in the historic 100-year-old shearing sheds of Wilkadene Station, Twenty Third Street Distillery, and Angove’s and Mallee Estate Wineries.
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