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If you’re feeling like you need to get out, explore and stretch your legs again in SA – just imagine how your four-legged friends are feeling? That’s right. It’s time to take your pet pooch for a quick getaway. Because if you think being trapped inside a house or small backyard has been tough for humans, just try being a dog!
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Monarto Safari Park is open again – and we’re hearing the collective joyous roar from SA families ready to make their way back to their favourite spot. Whether it’s the giraffe platform, meerkat manor or the cheeky chimp exhibit, we know you and the kids are ready and raring to go.
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It’s time to come back to the Murray River. The views, the smells, the sounds, the wide-open spaces… it’s all here waiting for you to enjoy (with your group of 9 other friends or family). We've compiled a few of our favourite weekend itineraries - perfect for friends and family, so all you need to do is pack the car and book your stay. And we're only an hour from the tollgate, so we'll be seeing you real soon!
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What are we all dreaming of right now? An escape to somewhere with no crowds, no shopping centres, no airports, and no (or at least ‘less’) worries. Enter, the Murray River and our unique, beautifully isolated, waterfront shacks.
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The bad news is that summer has said its final farewell. BUT, the best thing about summer ending, is that autumn begins, which might just be the perfect season for wineries… and we’re spoilt for choice here in South Australia. So if you’re in the mood for a food and wine journey through one of the country’s oldest wine regions, then skip the line-ups amongst some of the bigger regions and come spend a day with us in the Langhorne Creek Wine Region.
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If you’ve spent time in Mannum before, then you’ll understand why this historic town feels like “a whole world away” from the city (even though it’s really only 87 kilometres from Adelaide). It comes down the appeal of the laidback, knockabout nature of being by the River Murray, and the slow pace required to just get yourself lost in the town’s magnificent paddle steamer history. Along with being a great base for day trips to the many natural wonders nearby, Mannum just happens to be one of those towns that has all-ages riverside recreation (so whether you’re 9 or 90 years old, you’ll find some fun here).
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It’s wedding season, and newly engaged couples everywhere are searching for something new, something flexible, something unique (even quirky at times) … and of course, something Insta-worthy. Enter the Bridges Event Centre, South Australia’s newest (and biggest) regional event venue that moves from ultra-modern state of the art venue rooms, to rolling open lawns and beautiful backdrops.
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Locals all know and love our Princess. She’s the vessel you’ll never forget because your eyes will be locked on her as she elegantly cruises down the mighty Murray River. Thousands of photos appear of her on your screens each year, as people capture the moment she passes through towns like Swan Reach, Mannum and Murray Bridge taking in the sights, sounds and smells of our unique environment. It’s all about slow-paced living and immersing yourself in our relaxed Murray River lifestyle. Just as the massive stern paddlewheel spins slowly, so will time. So sit back and bask in the wonderful sights, smells and tastes that you’ll experience along the way.
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Murray Bridge’s town centre came alive today with an excited crowd lining Bridge Street for the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under, Novatech Stage 2 start.
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Coffee. Brew me a good one and hand it over with a smile, and I’m all yours. That caffeine hit is one of the most sought-after refreshments during every morning holiday routine – and even more so if you’ve got kids in tow these school holidays (we’re seriously close to maxing out our caffeine limits most days). So we’re going to let you in on a little-known secret that might help you kick-start some of those warm summer mornings in Murray Bridge.
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