Riverland

Tourism and Travel Information for the Riverland region inn South Australia

The Riverland of South Australia is a place of sheer beauty with brilliant colours, world-class wineries, the Murray River snaking its way through the region and a beautiful backdrop of sheer limestone cliff faces winding their way along the mighty Murray, it is a feast for the senses and it is here that you will be able to escape from the rat race and let the hustle and bustle of the city behind you and breathe a sigh of relief. Everyone has their own reasons for coming to the Riverland, but no matter what your interests are, or what you wish to see or do, you will find it all right here!

Cruise the Murray River on your own state of the art houseboat, jump on board a cruise to do some sightseeing for the day or go canoeing around the lakes and wetlands that peel off from the Murray River. With plenty of on-water activities from water skiing, jet skiing, wake boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, swimming, fishing or simply just cruising the waterways, you can spend as much time as you like exploring the river. Take a walk along one of the routes that meander along the river bank, go bird watching or wildlife spotting or perhaps just discover a river lifestyle that is easily soaked up and admired. Backpackers, families and all overseas and interstate travellers love the Riverlands, with its range of accommodation, attractions and activities; you will immediately fall in love from the moment you arrive.

Perhaps you are looking for somewhere with a difference for your next business event, so why not consider Riverland with its range of business venues and conference rooms it could be ideal. The Riverland plays host to a variety of annual events from music festivals, theatre shows, farmers markets and more each year! Wander through the towns which each hold their own highlights, from wonderful dining to excellent shopping with many different shopping precincts and shopping centres or browse the weekend markets that showcase local produce, arts and crafts.

Whether you are looking for something on the water or off you will find it here! Explore the National Parks, and conservation area and discover rare and protected animal species. Taste test your way through the Riverlands with a variety of restaurants and cafes showcasing only the best of what the region has to offer and wash it all down with mouth-watering local wines. Visit the cellar doors, meet the friendly locals, take a behind the scenes look at how it all operates or dine in a vineyard al fresco restaurant for lunch or dinner. With the variety of Riverland accommodation including caravan parks, hostels, hotels, motels, luxury resorts, houseboats, bed and breakfasts and holiday homes all of this and more can be within easy reach of where ever you might be staying in the Riverland area.

Plan to play a round of golf, learn about the fascinating history of the area in one of the museums or join any of the tours that will take you to a number of the famous attractions that have put the Riverland on the map. Whatever type of holiday you are planning, from a relaxing holiday where lazing on the riverbanks and soaking up the sun is what you are after or perhaps a holiday with the kids where you can get involved with a host of great outdoor activities, the Riverland region is waiting for you.

Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre Wetlands near Banrock Station Fishing in Riverlands

 

Important Travel Information for The Murray River Region: