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The Riverland region of South Australia offers a range of activities and attractions along the stunning River Murray. From relaxing days on the River to historic villages, breathtaking views, quirky restaurants, fantastic playgrounds and excellent wineries, there is something for everyone.
Top 10 Things to Do in The Riverland
Visit Banrock Station
The Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre is situated in the heart of the Riverland and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can wander along the wetland walking trails, relax on the spacious deck and enjoy morning tea, lunch, or wine tasting, or browse the local produce in the gift shop.
Discover Monash Adventure
This award-winning playground in Monash is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. It has crazy leaning towers, water play areas, a giant maze, slides, flying foxes, wave bridges, and more fun activities. There are also toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, and free entry. Monash Adventure Park is one of the most popular attractions in the Riverland.
Eat at Mallee Fowl Restaurant
For a unique Australian dining experience, you can’t miss the Mallee Fowl Restaurant; this quirky-themed restaurant serves fantastic steaks and other Aussie-style country cuisines with a great selection of South Australian wines. Located on 24 acres of bushland, five kilometres from Berri, this restaurant has a fascinating collection of eclectic Australian paraphernalia and Australian animals. The Mallee Fowl restaurant is The Riverland's longest-running restaurant and has been named the best-themed restaurant in Australia.
Enjoy the River Murray
The River Murray offers a wide range of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. You can hire a houseboat for a relaxing holiday, cast a line and try to catch a Murray cod, or leisurely paddle your Kayak or canoe along the river. You can also camp or enjoy a picnic on the river's banks.
Loxton Historic Village
The Loxton Historic Village is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It features more than 45 fully furnished buildings and sites, including the blacksmiths and train station. The general store, bakery, church, school, and many other exhibits also feature interesting recorded historical stories.
View Silo Art
You can view Silo Art at Paringa near Renmark and also at Waikerie. 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.
Jimmy DVate and Garry Duncan painted the Waikerie silos; they took 16 weeks to complete and used nearly 500 litres of paint. They are titled Healthy River and Healthy Community and feature local fauna and flora, including a giant yabby, the endangered regent parrot and the rain moth.
At the Wilabalangaloo Reserve, you can wander along the 1.5-kilometre River track and see the stunning 30-metre-high ochre-coloured sandstone cliffs. Then, continue along the trail to enjoy beautiful views over the River Murray from the lookout.
Enjoy Sunset at Lake Bonney
The perfect place to watch the sunset in The Riverland is at Lake Bonney near Barmera. On the eastern shore of Lake Bonney, you can capture stunning sunset photographs over the lake with sensational river red gum reflections.
Stop and Smell the Roses
Rustons Rose Garden in Renmark is one of the largest private rose gardens in the Southern Hemisphere and holds the prestigious title of Australia's National Rose Collection. Visitors are welcome to wander around the garden and view more than 4000 rose varieties. It is open daily during daylight hours.
Enjoy a Riverfront Walk
The towns of Berri, Loxton, Renmark and Waikerie in the Riverland all have lovely riverfront walks where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and a leisurely wander along the riverbanks. You can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Murray River while enjoying the amenities and attractions along the way.