Goolwa: this historic town is the last of the historic river ports on the Murray River before it empties into Lake Alexandrina 11 km to the south east, and then the Southern Ocean. Goolwa is a base for paddlesteamer cruises and houseboats on the lower Murray River.
Langhorne Creek wine region: 43km north east of Goolwa, Langhorne Creek is recognised across the wine market and industry in general for its ability to produce consistent, high quality bold red wines. The proximity to Lake Alexandrina provides a surprisingly cool climate that also allows Langhorne Creek to produce excellent white wine.
Murray River Boat Trail: during the latter half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the River Murray was a major inland highway for pastoralists, settlers and travellers. Fleets of paddle steamers and their barges carried produce from stations and farms to transit points downriver. This interpretive trail tells the stories of the people and the boats that made the Murray River Australia's busiest inland highways.
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The Coorong is a long, shallow lagoon that follows the coast of the south east region of South Australia, south of Lake Alexandrina and the mouth of the Murray River. The Peninsula and Coorong area is valued for conservation, its scenic attributes and accessibility. Many parts are used for outdoor recreational pursuits including: wildlife observation and studies; sailing and boating of all kinds; sight-seeing, hiking and camping; and recreational fishing.
Deep Creek Conservation Park: a reserve that offers a variety of experiences, visitors can camp in spectacular bushland with kangaroos and other native wildlife or hike one of numerous trails that take in stunning coastal views of Kangaroo Island - all just a 90 minute-drive from Adelaide.
Strathalbyn: a delightful town which prides itself on its Scottish heritage, Strathalbyn is a designated heritage town which services the mixed farming of the area and the vineyards of Langhorne Creek nearby.
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The Cockle Train: a tourist steam railway that operates along the shores of Encounter Bay between Goolwa and Victor Harbor. The section of the line between Goolwa and Port Elliot was the first steel railway built in Australia.
Whale Spotting: during the months of June to September, whale spotting is a popular attraction. Southern Right Whales often rest in the nearby waters. The South Australian Whale Centre located at Victor Harbor provides hands on interactive activities and presentations as well as information on whale watching tips.
Murray River Cruising:
in the pioneering days of the 19th century, the Murray River
and
its tributaries
became
the busiest highway in the whole country. Paddle steamers were used to carry wool, wheat, and other goods up and down the river system including the Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee Rivers.
T
he colourful history of the river's colonial past and the leisure activities that today are associated with the river and its surround all come together when you take a leisurely cruise on the Murray River, particularly if the vessel you choose to make such a voyage is an old paddlesteamer.
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