Riverland Region — South Australia

Riverland, also known as ‘The Big River Country’, is located couple of hours drive from Adelaide between South Australia and eastern States. The region covers the area near the River Murray from where it flows into South Australia downstream to Blanchetown. With a population of around 30,000, Riverland has some of the great tourist sites that are too difficult to resist.

It’s the natural beauty of the Riverland that takes the cake for being the most alluring attraction in the area. The magnificent riverside scenery, the charming limestone cliffs, the enchanting river red gums, the lush vineyards and orchards have a special place in the pride of Riverland.

The proximity to River Murray presents a great opportunity to indulge in water based outdoor activities. The prominent ones include houseboating, fishing, canoeing, swimming, skiing or just lazing around watching the exotic river birds and animals.

The towns in Riverland also have some special features that are bound to lure visitors in numbers. Morgan, the former busiest inland port in the State of South Australia, is now a popular laidback holiday destination with water sports as its main feature. Loxton, known as the ‘Garden Town of the Riverland’, is famous for agriculture and horticulture activities, in addition to some beautifully maintained gardens. The town of Barmera is known for its year-round festivals and events. Renmark is Australia’s oldest irrigation settlement. Berri is the commercial hub of the Riverland with extensive shopping outlets.

Golfing, shopping, and indulging in arts and crafts are the popular getaway activities for the tourists in this part of South Australia.

Riverland is best enjoyed at some of the exquisite accommodation places in the region. We offer cheap Riverland accommodation bookings all around the year. Book through our secure servers and enjoy the scenic beauty and the panoramic views of Riverland!