Just an hour's drive from Adelaide, South Australia's Murraylands region is a holiday destination full of contrast, diversity and fun. It's the perfect place to relax, recharge and do as much - or as little - as you like!
Whether it's boating, exploring historic towns, bushwalking or just relaxing, South Australia's Murraylands region has it all. The Murraylands is home to the mighty Murray River, which carves its way through the centre of the region. The lush river environment contrasts with the haunting landscapes of the Mallee, creating a holiday destination that's diverse, fascinating and fun.
Team all that with award-winning accommodation and attractions, fabulous food and wine and country-style hospitality, and you're onto a winner!
 |
Monarto Zoo Phone: (08) 8534 4100 Murraylands’ very own premier tourist attraction, Monarto Zoo is a 1,000 hectare open-range sanctuary undertaking a major role nationally and internationally in breeding programs for rare and endangered species. The Zoo is located 45 minutes (70 kms) from South Australia's capital city, Adelaide and is the gateway to the picturesque Murraylands region. This unique adventure features, South Australia's first ever Southern White Rhinoceros, Australia's largest Giraffe herd and the largest revegetation project of its kind in South Australia's history!
|
|
 |
Murray Bridge Speedway Phone: (08) 8532 1150 The Murray Bridge Speedway is one of South Australia’s premier sprint car venues. Located on the banks of the Murray, this venue boasts a clubroom complex overlooking the pit lane with social and business conference facilities.
|
|
 |
Murray Bridge Racecourse Phone: (08) 8532 2310 Murray Bridge Racing Club has been operating its Upgraded Thoroughbred Training Complex since 1996. Features of the Complex include:
|
|
 |
Mallee Park Phone: (08) 8531 2492 Feel the wind in your hair, as your quad takes you effortlessly up and over the low sand dunes or maybe its an adventure circuit that takes your fancy for the young at heart, stop and do a bush walk or discover the native flora and fauna that is abound.
|
|
 |
Captain Proud Paddle Boat Cruises Phone: 0466 304 092 South Australian family owned and operated, Captain Proud Paddle Boat offers scheduled and chartered river excursions on the lower Murray River.
|
|
 |
Old Tailem Town Phone: (08) 8572 3838 First established in 1982, Old Tailem Town is now Australia's largest pioneer village, visited by tourists all over the world!
|
|
 |
Murray Bridge Golf Club Phone: (08) 8531 1388 Murray Brige Golf Club is an 18 hole country course situated in the heart of the Rural City of Murray Bridge. We are a club proud of our reputation for hospitality. We maintain the course and facilities to the highest standard. Come for a day of golf, relaxation or try your luck on the Fairway of Fortune pokies.
|
|
Avoca Dell Mini Golf Park Ph: (08) 8532 2095 Geocaching What's this you might ask? Let Robyn and Jeremy equip you with a GPS navigator and send you on a hunt for treasure. There are 100 caches out there waiting for you in and around the Murraylands. The Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery The Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery is just across the road from us at the Balcony On Sixth Lodge. This gallery displays the talents of local artists, crafts people and hosts touring exhibitions. Ph: (08) 8531 2606 Fishing and Boating Whether your chasing a carp or a cod, we're the ideal start for your fishing trip. Murray Bridge boasts some of the best boating facilities in South Australia. It is for this reason that the water skiing championships are held here twice a year. Bird Watching Rocky Gully Reserve is home to some 350 species of bird life and has viewing platforms and an ideal habitat to attract birds from around the world. We will put you in touch with locals that have years of experience and have recorded some of the sights. Mountain Biking Trails Jeremy, one of the owners of The Balcony On Sixth, is a keen mountain biker. Bring your own bike and gear and he is sure to show you a great trail, if asked. Frank Jackman Lookout The Bunyip See if you can rouse the Bunyip from his den at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. He's big, he's loud, and you won't find anything like him anywhere else. - Sturt Reserve. Rail and River Heritage Walk – South Terrace The Lavender Federation Walking Trail Wine Trails Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale
|
