Riverland

The Riverland's unique ecology gives you the opportunity to let your hair down - both on the river, and on the shore. You can spend a day - or a few - fishing for golden perch. All you need is a hand line, something to drink, and a bit of patience.

You can get out on the river, and go skiing, sailing, canoeing, or just enjoy a simple cruise along the river banks. And on the shore, after a day of golf at one of our top quality greens, you might spend an evening at a local pub and enjoy the local hospitality.

It's a place where citrus fruits and stone fruits are grown in lush fields, where the mighty Murray River courses through deep limestone canyons, where world class wines are grown alongside wetlands filled with wildlife.

Cruise among great little riverside towns in your own floating home. Stop for a round of golf at some of the best courses in South Australia; or explore charming pioneer villages and internationally renowned bird sanctuaries before getting down to the serious business of food and wine.

Whether it's the abundant harvests of citrus fruits, the wines from world class vineyards, the sight of the Mallee plains or the majestic Murray River itself, everything about the Riverland is something fresh for the senses. Set within a panoramic backdrop of limestone cliffs, with their layers of colour and texture, the Riverland follows the twists and turns of the Murray as it rolls toward the Ocean.

These water systems are the lifeblood of the region's agriculture, providing for the rows of orchards and lush farmland that produces almost all of South Australia's citrus fruits, stone fruits and almonds, as well as the regions own acclaimed vineyards.

Monash is home to one of South Australia's favourite family destinations - Monash Adventure Park. This delightful, modern playground includes leaning towers, gigantic swings and a maze for the whole family to explore. There are also free barbecues and plenty of shady areas set among a meandering little 'creek'.

The Riverland town of Waikerie offers one of the longest stretches of accessible riverbank in South Australia. The width of the river makes it popular for thrilling water sports, fishing, and relaxing houseboats. This community is surrounded by more than a million fruit trees, making Waikerie the centre of the citrus and fruit industry in South Australia. The town also boasts an 18-hole, bunker-less golf course.

Known as the Garden Town of the Riverland, Loxton's beautifully maintained gardens explode in a riot of colour all year-round and are testament to the proud community spirit that exists in this country town. The town often hosts Garden Alive weekends.

The unique nature of the river system is also the reason why the region's wetlands and National Parks are home to abundant wildlife, including rare and protected species of birds and native fauna. The Riverland biosphere is protected by UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation - and by the region's expert ecologists, who can tell you everything you need to know about the environment, the wildlife.

There's fresh fish, fresh food, and the fresh spray of river water as you water-ski behind a jet boat. Even the simple pleasure of sitting on the banks of the river with a fishing line and a cold drink is something refreshing. Perhaps it's the flowing river. Perhaps it's the colourful limestone cliffs, or the way the trees spread out along the banks of the Murray. Perhaps it's a bit of everything. But one thing is certain - everything about the Riverland reinvigorates your senses, leaving you feeling fresh too.

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