The towns along Australia’s greatest waterway are rich in history and provide excellent facilities to enhance your river experience. Fantastic riverfront reserves provide the perfect spot to throw in a line or share a picnic. Shopping precincts big and small will assist with a little retail therapy and a range of accommodation options and attractions make it easy to use one of these Murray River towns as your holiday base.
Mannum is the birthplace of Australia’s first paddlesteamer.
A Ngarrindjeri Dreaming story tells how the Murray River was formed by a giant cod-fish, Ponde.
Home to the famous PS Murray Princess and Proud Mary cruise vessels.
Learn about the early years of River Trade at the Mannum Dock Museum of River History | |
Visit the Bunyip at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge and let the kids run wild in the extensive play space | |
Visit the ancient limestone cliffs of Big Bend, the largest bend on the Murray River | |
Take a short cruise, hire a canoe or stay overnight on a houseboat to get even closer to the river | |
Experience the sophisticated atmosphere of the Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery and pick up a bespoke gift |
The Murray River has a wealth of accommodation options. Get out on the water with one of the many well-appointed houseboats that can cater from 2- 12 people or consider a few days aboard a large river vessel on an organised cruise. Major towns all feature quality motels and B&Bs or, if travelling with a group, consider one of the many waterfront rivershacks.
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