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The South Australian Riverland is one of the most stunning, untouched regions in the world.
With stunning sunrises and sunsets, a tightly knit community that showcase the best of the Riverland with excellent food and wine, and a healthy dose of adventure to keep you feeling invigorated.
After a shocking couple of months, the Riverland needs your support now more than ever. But don’t let the cold weather deter you from making the trip. Travelling to the Riverland during winter is an underrated expedition.
So with no further ado, here are the top 9 things to do in the Riverland this winter.
HIRE A HOUSEBOAT
There is no better way to experience winter in the Riverland than on board one of the many houseboats the Riverland has to offer. Relax, breathe in fresh winter air, pour yourself a glass of a Riverland red wine and cruise along the breathtaking Murray River.
SIP ON THE BEST LOCAL BEVERAGES
Give your tastebuds a tour while sampling Riverland winter reds at the many Riverland cellar doors or the new Riverland Wine Centre, enjoy a locally made gin, whisky, brandy or vodka from the 23rd Street Distillery, watch the sun go down and taste local brews at the Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, sip on a Caudo Vineyard sangria in a booth by the river or for coffee connoisseurs, enjoy a hot cup of coffee roasted on the premises at Arrosto Coffee.
CAMP UNDER THE STARS
Pick a spot, get the campfire going and sit back and relax under the stars while dinner cooks in the camp oven. Wake up early watch to a beautiful sunrise peering through the fog on the river and throw in a line and try your luck at catching a callop for lunch. You can find a range of camping spots, national parks, caravan parks and reserves.
TRY DIVERSE LOCAL PRODUCE
Enjoy a diverse regional food experience at Flavours of the Riverland in their rustic cafe or peruse the selections at one of the local Visitor Information Centres.
Visit Almondco Almond Hut and stock up on fresh local almonds or head to Illalangi at their ‘Home on the Hill’, overlooking the mighty Murray River and put together a gift of Illalangi and local artisan food to take home.
INDULGE ON SOME DELICIOUS CUISINE
Taste the delicious winter food the Riverland has to offer, from a hearty steak at one of our local pubs, tantalising Thai and Australian food at Ruston’s Restaurant and Functions, authentic Italian at Cucina 837 or lunch at a friendly local café.
Enjoy the best Greek cuisine from Eleni’s at Mallee Estate, a regional tasting platter at Riverland Wine Centre or experience Aussie country-style meals set amongst picturesque bushland at the Mallee Fowl Restaurant.
CRUISE ON THE RIVER
Explore the meandering creeks and backwaters of the Murray River or Lake Bonney on a guided cruise or be your own captain and paddle at your own pace in a kayak.
Hop in a tinny and get to know the bends of the river while trying your luck at fishing. Or why not take a Gondola down the river at sunset?
SEE A RIVERLAND SUNSET
You won’t get many winter sunsets better than the ones you’ll see in the Riverland.
Purples, oranges, pinks and blues all paint the sky and create a spectacular reflection on the water.
There are many spots in the Riverland to watch the sun set. Perch yourself on the jetty at Lake Bonney and soak in the beauty or be delighted by the sun reflecting on the cliffs at Headings Cliff Lookout.
EXPERIENCE A WETLAND AND WILDLIFE SAFARI
How’s this for an adventure? This Wetland & Wildlife Cruise will enable you to get up close and personal with the Murray River wetlands and the gorgeous wildlife that inhabit it. The 6 hour tour gives guests an opportunity to see some of Australia’s most iconic animals in their natural habitat from the comfort of a customised boat.
The tour also includes a morning tea, a gourmet bush tucker lunch, refreshments, and an optional visit to the Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery. It’s exclusive to The Frames Accommodation and you can find out more here.
STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT
You’ll never want to leave the stunning Riverland region. There’s a range of accommodation options – from cosy cottages to river shacks, holiday homes for the whole family, hotels and B&B’s.
For everything Riverland related, head to https://www.destinationriverland.org.au/.
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