Education and visiting resources
The beautiful River Murray offers spectacular scenery, world class food and wine, and wetlands recognised internationally for their rare birds and wildlife.
Enjoy the serenity cruising on a houseboat or camping with friends in a national park. For those who are a little more adventurous, there are a range of activities to enjoy including kayaking, water skiing and 4x4 driving.
Important Aboriginal heritage sites can also be seen along the length of the river, including canoe trees, middens, burial sites and other sacred places. Please be respectful and do not disturb these culturally significant sites.
There are a range of National Parks, Conservation Parks and Game Reserves surrounding the River Murray, offering activities such as hiking, birdwatching, canoeing and camping, including:
- Murray River National Park, an ideal place for bird watching with the Katarapko area an important breeding site for native wildlife, including waterbirds
- Chowilla Game Reserve and Regional Reserve, with walking trails that wind through majestic river red gum and hardy black box and canoe trails to explore the winding waterways
- Coorong National Park, a wetland of international significance and enormous cultural importance to the Ngarrindjeri people, with scenic campgrounds on both sides of the lagoon. Campsites must be booked online before arrival.
Check the national parks website for up-to-date closure information and alerts.
Boating and fishing
Popular boating activities on the river include water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. Fishing is also a great way to take in the beautiful river, whether from a boat or the riverbank.
- Locks and Goolwa Barrages details, including opening times
- Boat ramp locations
- Best practice for operating and maintaining boats on the river, including refuelling
- Boating speed restrictions and limits
- Tips for swimming safely in the River Murray.
Up to date information is available on the River Murray SA Facebook page.
The State Emergency Service website and Facebook page also provide timely information on high flows and flood advice.
More information
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For information about where to go, what to do and where to stay, visit:
- River Murray, Lakes and Coorong
- Riverland
- River Murray visitor information centres
- South Australian Tourism Commission – Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
To find information about places to visit and events, you might like to check out these council websites:
