Camping and caravanning by the river, fishing, boating, canoeing or kayaking one of the many backwaters, the Riverland is a region that offers you the lot.
This is all before we get to the wineries, the food and the historic attractions. With more days of sunshine than the Sunshine Coast, our weather invites you to visit at any time of the year. All this and more only 3 hours easy drive from Adelaide.
With more days of sunshine than the Sunshine Coast, the Riverland is a region that offers you the lot.
Campers and caravanners have an amazing variety of places to camp. Some are free; others have small overnight fees and there are a wide number of excellent caravan parks offering a broad range of activities and facilities.
Loch Luna
Located between Kingston on Murray and Barmera, Lock Luna is an excellent area for canoeing, fishing and birdwatching.
- National Park with self-registration
- Camp on Nockburra or Chambers Creek.
- 10 numbered sites with no facilities.
The Murray River is a great place to explore, and camp.
Katarapko
South of Berri, Katarapko is a National Park with self-registration and toilet facilities. The area is popular for canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, fishing and boating offering 2 boat ramps.
It is made up of three sections:
- Section 1 has 15 campsites along Murray River– Lock 4 entry via Berri
- Section 2 offers 4 campsites on upper Katarapko Creek – Eckert’s Creek entry via Lower Winkie Road
- Section 3 provides 40 camp sites along Katarapko Creek– Katarapko entry via Upper Winkie Road
Lyrup:
Just north of Berri in the Murray River National Park. Lyrup has 26 sites along Murray River with self-registration and toilet facilities.
A nearby boat ramp makes this spot great for boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking and offers access to Pike River.
Murtho Forest
Also known as ‘Headings Landing’, Murtho forest is a beautiful location north of Paringa for photography, boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
- Free Camping with no facilities.
- Spectacular cliff scenery and look out.
Customs House
Sometimes called ‘Border Cliffs’, Customs House is near the SA VIC border north of Paringa. A nearby boat ramp makes this a great launch point for a day of fishing.
Also popular amongst canoeists and kayakers, while bushwalkers can get their fix on a nearby walking trail.
- 3 sites on Murray River with toilet facilities within a National Park.
- Register your stay at the nearby store.
An incredible view of the Murray River, South Australia.
Chowilla
Accessed from Renmark, Chowilla offers 35 campsites along Chowilla, Monoman and Punkah Creeks.
It is a National Park with self-registration and provides excellent fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking.
Pike River
A new National Park soon to be accessed from Paringa.
- Pike River is a self-registration area with excellent fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking.
Maize Island
You can access Maize Island which is a little further west from Waikerie.
- National Park
- No facilities
Another great area for canoeing, fishing and a good birdwatching location.
For more information check out the Parks of the Riverland guide from National Parks and Wildlife South Australia.
What’s your favourite activity to do in the Riverland? Let us know in the comments below.
Born and bred in Adelaide I escaped to the bush after finishing teachers college and have basically been there ever since.
Murray Adventure is most exciting place to start with adventurous trip. Thanks for sharing the post.