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The animals and plants in this area occupy four Floodplain Mallee tree: their occurrence depends on soil and climatic Animals of the Floodplain Animals of the Mallee How to get to the National Park conditions. Riverland Information distinct zones. The river itself forms one zone As the name suggests, this zone is the area between the river Although many animals travel across the floodplain to reach A wide range of animals use the Mallee environment For further information about the 19 and the upland rises. The main plant species are the Black Box the river, there are those that make this area their primary including the endangered Blackeared Miner (Manorina BY ROAD National Parks and Reserves in the where aquatic plants and animals live. Beside the Animals in the River Riverland contact: () and the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus habitat. Perhaps one of the most spectacular of these is the melanotis) that is the subject of a major conservation From Adelaide you can travel 1 hour Department of Environment & The river contains several species of larger fish including and 40 minutes to Blanchetown on river is the floodplain that has its own unique plant Heritage: camaldulensis). River Red Gums are found close to the Carpet Python (Morelia spilota) which lives in hollows in cliffs program across three states. These quiet, shy birds exist the (A20), where the the Murray Cod (Maccullochella peelii peelii), the largest and Information Line Ph: (08) 8204 1910 species. Once the land begins to rise, the grouping water’s edge, while the Black Box is able to live further away. and in trees. The loss of floodplain habitat has endangered in small colonies in old growth Mallee. Much of this Mallee Riverland officially begins or travel on most sought after economic species. Before the era of locks the Sturt Highway (A20) from Riverland DEH District Office, Berri: Clearly distinguishable lines through Black Box woodlands this species in the Riverland. The Common Brush-tail is contained in the Riverland Biosphere Reserve including changes again, and the area most distant from the and barrages these handsome fish often reached a large size (). Ph (08) 8595 2111 show how seed is deposited at the wash line during a flood. Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) frequently shares trees with Gluepot Station, Danggali WPA (Wilderness Protected Area), www.parks.sa.gov.au with specimens up to 1.83m weighing 113kg reported. Sadly BY COACH river features the distinctive Mallee trees. Old specimens high above the current river level attest to the python and often provides it with a food source. These Taylorville Station and Calperum Station. Another animal they are now less frequently seen in the lower reaches of the Premier Stateliner Coaches operate USEFUL WEBSITES significant floods in the past. An old tree at is gregarious small animals have adapted to living near humans rarely found is the beautiful Ningaui Yvonneae. Pronounced This zonation applies to some extent to the region’s fauna river. Surprisingly there are manysmall native fish about which a regular service to towns in the Riverland Tourism known to have been there since around 1770. but feral cats and foxes continue to reduce the population. ‘nin-gow-ae’, this small marsupial mouse feeds on insects Riverland from Adelaide’s Central Bus www.riverland.info Station in Franklin Street. though many live in more than one zone. We have attempted little is known. The Australian Smelt (Retropinna semoni) South Australia Tourism and, despite its size, has an enormous appetite. It still exists www.premierstateliner.com.au to give you an idea of the dominant groups and added a few is one such example. Growing to 100mm they are widely www.southaustralia.com Upland Rises Animals of the Upland Rises Greyhound Australia Coaches in reasonable numbers in areas with extensive Porcupine Canoe SA interesting and rare ones to tempt you to look further into the found in Australia river waters including the Murray-Darling operate from Adelaide to Sydney The upland rises vary in height and steepness. They are This zone is home to many birds and animals that can www.canoesa.asn.au Grass (Triodia scariosa) or Spinifex, in which it makes its and vice-versa and travel through Riverland’s ecology. system. They are bright silver with darker olive lower sides, Trails SA often a sandy environment and ideal habitat for the Native survive a little further from the river. Flocks of Major Mitchell home. They have been recorded climbing a single leaf of Berri and Renmark. For details visit and have large eyes, a rounded snout and transparent fins. www.greyhound.com.au www.southaustraliantrails.com Water Plants Pine (Callitris preissii). This tree was used heavily by early Cockatoos (Cacatua leadbeateri) populate the trees. These spinifex, wrapping their tails around as they go. Preferringto live in slow moving on still water, they can be Murray Users Sustainable settlers for its timber which is resistant to white ant and rot, noisy birds use their strong beaks to open the nuts of the BY AIR Recreation There are many plants adapted to live in the water. Ribbon found in schools near the surface. Their food sources include www.murrayusers.sa.gov.au riverland.info and hence ideal for fence and vineyard posts. The soft yellow Native Pine (Callitris preissii) to eat the seeds. Another The Riverland has airstrips located in Weed (Vallisneria americana), characterised by its strap-like small larvae, crustaceans and insects. Another vulnerable Berri, Loxton, Waikerie and Renmark Traveler’s guide to Interstate southaustralia.com timber is still commercially available from the Eastern States. interesting and rarely seen resident of the rises is Bolam’s for use of private and charter aircrafts. Quarantine appearance, frequently grows submerged in the shallow local species is the Southern Bell Frog (Litoria raniformis). Mouse (Pseudomys bolami). This small native rodent burrows Mildura (approximately one hour’s www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au water near the banks. It provides habitats and food resources Mallee Dunes Its low growling call means it is also known as the Growling drive from the Riverland) is serviced SA Recreational Fishing in the ground and lives by eating seeds, fruits, blossoms, for native fish and other life forms, particularly from the film by flights from Melbourne – visitors www.pir.sa.gov.au/fisheries Grass Frog. This attractive creature is voraciously carnivorous, can then travel to the Riverland area Main plant species are a variety of Mallee trees (really shrubs grasses and insects. Nocturnal in habit, it is believed to breed Murray Darling Basin Authority of algae and bacteria that coat its leaves. The red and green eating almost anything smaller than itself – including other by coach or hire car. from the Eucalyptus family) adapted to harsh low rainfall in spring with a maximum litter size of six. Unlike most native www.mdba.gov.au Azolla (Azolla filiculoides) is often seen floating along the river. frogs. It has been declared vulnerable as, like many frogs, conditions. Their multi-stemmed habit is an adaptation to mice in the Riverland it is not a marsupial. FERRY SERVICES During spring or in shade the upper parts of the plant are wate gathering. The tough Ligno-tuber or ‘Mallee Root’ is able the population has suffered from habitat reduction and water Free vehicle ferries cross the river at green while in summer and autumn, when exposed to full Cadell, Lyrup, Morgan and Waikerie. to maintain life even if the tree completely looses its leaves quality issues. All ferries operate 24-hours, seven sunlight, they usually become bright red. during prolonged drought or fire. There are many types of days per-week. G BURK SALTER WINE & K LOCH LUNA CRUISES M QUALITY HOUSEBOATS Want to know more? WETLAND TOUR SOUTH AUSTRALIA Cruise through the Nockburra and Quality Houseboats are based Murray River The Murray River Visitor Guide Chambers Creeks of the Loch Luna at Blanchetown. Here you can including Riverland, and Mallee Burk Salter Wines is located on the contains the best information about the Game Reserve aboard the M.V. experience superb scenery on an picturesque banks of the river at region. It covers attractions, activities, Blanchetown. The area is renowned Loch Luna. The 3 hour guided cruise uncrowded, quiet section of the accommodation, touring and maps. for its rich history and spectacular departs from the Kingston-on-Murray Murray River. Quality houseboats wildlife. Burk Salter Wines now riverfront 9am and 1.30pm Sunday- own the onlyfleet that has ensuites Call the Riverland Hotline on 1300 657 625 offer exclusive tours of the family Friday and includes refreshments. for each bedroom setting - a new to request a copy or pick it up at accredited vineyard and surrounding wetlands Bookings: 0449 122 271 or standards of accommodation in the visitor information centres in the region, or

SOUTH houseboat industry. AUSTRALIA aboard an immaculately restored AH (08) 8583 0155 Adelaide log onto our website to find out more. southaustralia.com 1927 Chevrolet Truck. The tour www.lochlunacruises.com.au Bookings: (08) 8331 9248 murraylands.info riverland.info concludes with a private wine tasting 18/02/10 3:28 PM www.riverland.info or 0407 331 499 Murray_Cover_FINAL.indd 1 at the Cellar Door accompanied by a MCCORMICK CENTRE FOR www.qualityhouseboats.com.au L RIVERLAND HOTLINE gourmet cheese platter. THE ENVIRONMENT Bookings: (08) 8540 5023 1300 657 625 The centre is a public facility or 0438 405 023 supporting environmental education www.burksalterwines.com.au N RENMARK RIVER CRUISES and research, nature-based tourism, and serving the community as a –THE BIG RIVER RAMBLER CHOWILLA STATION H unique resource. Visitors can learn Regular two-hour scenic cruises Visitor Information Centres Welcome to the Riverland Riverland Nature Experiences TOURS about the region’s natural environment along the Murray River departing the Experience the natural, historic and through the interpretive model of the Renmark Riverfront. Cruise includes At these accredited visitor information centres, you’ll find cultural aspects of Chowilla Station. Murray-Darling Basin. Environmental Devonshire tea with an ecological and trained staff and volunteers with extensive local knowledge, information, including information historical commentary. See firsthand how the pastoral property who can help you with information about the region. now functions, learn how land is now about Calperum and Taylorville Bookings: (08) 8595 1862 being rehabilitated and view the land stations, is available. www.renmarkrivercruises.com.au Barmera Visitor Information Centre Waikerie Visitor Information Centre There are walking and bike trails along waterways, through Please see map on reverse side for operator’s location. E BORDER CLIFFS RIVER set aside for conservation. Hosted half Stretching three hundred kilometres along some NGURUNDERI Enquires: (08) 8586 4777 Barwell Avenue, Barmera Orange Tree Giftmania To discover the region, book a guided tour or stay with one of the following RETREAT – day tours can be organised or use your wetlands and the Mallee, canoe routes through anabranches, www.austlandscapetrust.org.au Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sturt Highway, Waikerie The traditional custodians of the Riverland are the Ngarrindjeri operators.The tours are offered by trail, boat, dinghy, canoe or on land. Please own vehicle in a tag-along tour. Various of the Murray River’s most dramatic and lovely self-contained holiday Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, lagoons and creeks, camping grounds in tranquil places and note that bookings are essential unless otherwise stated. packages are available which include peoples. In the Dreaming of the Ngarrindjeri people, accommodation O RIVERLAND LEISURE Ph: (08) 8588 2289 or 1300 768 468 Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm lunch, afternoon tea, evening meals and scenery, the Riverland is a destination rapidly scenic drives throughout the region. CANOE TOURS www.barmeratourism.com.au Ph: (08) 8541 2332 Ngurunderi is the shaper of land, laws and people, and part of Border Cliffs River Retreat is located accommodation. Houseboat, dingy and A BACKWATER DINGHY BENSON PARK TRAIL 35km north of Renmark near the Guided tours through the creeks Berri Visitor Information Centre www.waikerietourism.com.au The river’s heritage stretches back millennia and plays a C canoe hire also available. becoming known for its remarkable natural this dreaming tells of the creation of the Murray River. Custom’s House. The property and backwaters of the Murray River. Riverview Drive, Berri EXPEDITIONS RIDES Enquires/bookings: (08) 8595 8048 significant role in the Dreaming of the Ngarrindjeri people. It borders the banks of the Murray Canoe and kayak hire available. Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Infrmation Ngurunderi was travelling in a bark canoe, looking for his Exclusive backwater dinghy Benson Park near Waikerie is a great www.chowilla.com.au environment and heritage. River and is the perfect location to Bookings: (08) 8595 5399 Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm Outlets became the lifeline for many early European settlers and its expedition’s eco-tours through the place to experience the Australian stay and experience the Border Cliffs wives after a quarrel. He saw and tried to spear Pondi, the www.riverlandcanoes.com.au Ph: (08) 8582 5511 or 1300 768 582 Blanchetown Information & RAMSAR-listed wetlands near bush while gaining an appreciation Wetland Walking Trail or take a short From the eastern border of South Australia, the river weaves days as a paddle steamer highway shaped the towns spread www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au Internet Centre giant Murray Cod. Pondi swam quickly away, his tail widening Renmark. for horses.Horse trail rides can be paddle by canoe and explore the Loxton Visitor Information Centre 3 Shaw Street, Blanchetown its way past a cinematic backdrop of vertical limestone and along its banks today. Bookings: (08) 8595 1862 taken for 1 hour up to a full day Chowilla creek system, well known I JOLLY GOODFELLOWS the creek into a river, creating the cliffs and waterways. Bookpurnong Tce, Loxton Open Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, www.renmarkrivercruises.com.au while enjoying breathtaking views for canoeing enthusiasts. BIRDING sandstone cliffs, graceful red gums and burgeoning citrus This guide highlights over 23 nature and heritage trails that of the majestic River Murray. Open Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am- Thur nights to 6pm every weekend and public holiday or Enquiries/bookings: (08) 85958167 Enjoy 1-6 day Bird-watching safaris Key to logos 4pm, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm Ph: (08) 8540 5453 orchards and vineyards and creates lagoons and wetlands, interpret the heritage, ecology and culture of the region. or 0427 533 928 in the Riverland Biosphere or take weekdays by prior arrangement. Accredited Tourism Businesses are recognised as professional, Ph: (08) 8584 8071 or 1300 869 990 www.blanchetown.moonfruit.com www.bordercliffsriverretreat.com.au an Outback Bird Safari to Gluepot, before turning south for its final run to the Great Southern ethical and reliable operators, which deliver high quality tourism www.loxtontourism.com.au Morgan Internet & Resource Centre Many travel in parts of the Riverland’s greatest natural Enquires/bookings: (08) 8541 2283 Lake Eyre, Innamincka and Coongie B BANROCK STATION WINE experiences. Renmark Paringa Visitor 10 Fourth Street, Morgan Ocean. or Ken 0431 207 828 Lakes. See rare and endangered bird asset, the Riverland Biosphere Reserve, one of 12 UNESCO AND WETLAND CENTRE F BREDL’S Information Centre Open: Mon-Thur 10am-4pm, www.bensonpark.net species in the mallee woodlands. EcoCertified Nature Tourism businesses that represent tourism In the Riverland, it’s easy to get off the beaten track and Self-guided walking trails featuring a WONDERWORLD OF experiences within a natural area that creates minimal impact on 84 Murray Ave, Renmark Fri 10am-2pm, Sun 1pm-3pm Biosphere Reserves in the world and internationally Bookings: (08) 8583 5530 Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am- series of story centres, information D BIRDS AUSTRALIA WILDLIFE the environment. Ph: (08) 8540 2643 explore the many hidden secrets of a relatively untouched recognised for its river, wetland and mallee biodiversity, and or 0407 609 160 4pm, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm www.morgan.org.au huts and bird hides where you can A wildlife experience with a difference GLUEPOT RESERVE www.birding.com.au EcoCertified Advanced Ecotourism businesses represent Ph: (08) 8586 6704 or 1300 661 704 river environment, especially in the 19 national parks and get close to the spectacular wetlands where you can learn about the true the rare and endangered plants, birds and animals that these See up to 18 nationally threatened Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products. www.visitrenmark.com and wildlife. Lunches and wine nature of wildlife. Meet the Barefoot reserves that include long stretches of river, wetlands and the species of birds, 50 species of reptiles J LIBA LIBA HOUSEBOATS Climate Action Innovator businesses have undertaken a set of habitats sustain. Comprising national parks, game reserves, tastings available daily. Bushman and see his wildlife and 12 species of bats. A 50km self adoption and emission reduction actions and are auditing and demonstrations on weekends, public Discover unspoilt nature by Mallee. pastoral leases and National Trust properties, Bookmark Bookings: (08) 8583 0299 drive vehicle trail directs visitors to some measuring their carbon footprint. and school holidays at 11.30am. travelling along the mighty Murray in www.banrockstation.com.au of the diverse sites on the Reserve. includes one of the largest continuous stands of Mallee left in ecologically sustainable houseboats. Climate Action Leader businesses have incorporated strategic Open 10am-5pm daily. Information: (08) 8892 8600 climate change responses across all relevant levels of business Enquires/bookings: (08) 8595 1431 Bookings: (08) 8586 6734 the world and great stretches of waterways. www.riverland.net.au/gluepot/ planning and operations. www.barefootbushman.com.au www.libaliba.com.au www.riverland.info For further information regarding the National Tourism Accreditation Framework visit www.satic.com.au Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure all details are correct; however Riverland Tourism Association cannot accept responsibility for errors, omissions or changes since the date of publication in July 2010. CLIMATE DRIVING IN THE RIVERLAND DON’T BRING IT IN!

Summer (Dec – Feb) 15ºC – 32ºC Adelaide to Blanchetown Sturt Highway (A20) 1hr 40 mins The Riverland is one of Australia’s main producers of citrus, stone fruits and wine grapes. To help In summer, maximum temperatures can pass 40ºC: Mildura to Renmark Sturt Highway (A20) 1hr 20 mins keep the region (and the state) free from fruit Always check the weather forecast before setting out Burra to Morgan (B64) 50 mins fly and phylloxera, quarantine regulations are on any trails. Bordertown to Loxton Pinnaroo Road (B57) 2hrs 30 mins enforced on the Victorian/South Australian border Winter (Jun – Aug) 5ºC – 17ºC at Yamba. Please deposit fruit, vegetables and Tailem Bend to Loxton (B55) 1hr 40 mins plants in the bins provided at the borders and Approx Drive Times in the Riverland entrances to the Riverland. Fines are applicable for failing to comply. Blanchetown to Morgan 25 mins For further information phone the Fruit Fly Hotline Blanchetown to Waikerie 20 mins on 1300 666 010 or visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/fruitfly Morgan to Waikerie 25 mins South Australia is the only state to remain free Waikerie to Barmera 30 mins from phylloxera, plant lice that destroy grapevines and vineyards. If you’ve been driving or walking Waikerie to Loxton 40 mins in any soil in an interstate vineyard, please Barmera to Berri 15 mins thoroughly clean your car and shoes before entering South Australia. Barmera to Renmark 25 mins For more information call (08) 8362 0488 or Berri to Renmark 15 mins www.phylloxera.com.au Berri to Loxton 15 mins

WALKING TRAILS ●7 Overland Corner Walking ●13 Murray River National Park ●19 Renmark Riverfront Town Gluepot 6 D D2 17 Danggali Trail – Cragg’s Hut and Grave Walk Heritage Walk Chowilla ●1 Brookfield Conservation Beginning at the heritage-listed Overland Located in the Murray River National This trail runs along the length of the Regional Res. Park Coombool Corner Hotel there are three walks Park – Katarapko the walk is named after riverfront at Renmark, and continues Swamp The park is managed by Conservation that wind there way through the 300ha one of the original settlers of the area; into the main business district of Lake Volunteers Australia (CVA) dedicated nature reserve, managed by the National this interpretive trail takes walkers back Renmark. A brochure can be collected Legend Limbra to the research of the Southern Hairy Trust of South Australia. You can see in time to an era when settlers had to from the Renmark Paringa Visitor Werta Nosed Wombat, and conservation of natural and man-made changes which overcome many obstacles to succeed. Information Centre which has a map and 0 10 2 Trail Number Wert their habitat. Wombats conserve energy have taken place over millions of year. See the remnants of the homes of the includes interpretive information about Burra Whites Dam km and water by spending the heat of the The walks provide geological, European Craigies and the Blands and visit the the history of the town and river. This A Operator Chowilla Con. Park Game Reserve C3 day underground, and are most likely to and Indigenous historic background grave of Margaret Craigie, before resting trail is a shared cycle and walking trail. Visitor Information Centre be seen grazing at dawn or dusk near of the area, including an ochre quarry at the lookout and gazing out over the An extension of the walk takes you to GOYDER B64 E 23 their burrows. The park has a picnic area and canoe tree on its route. Collect the land that sustained these families. the near by town of Paringa. HWY Information Outlet Customs and Three Habitat Walk. brochure of trail at the Overland Corner Length 3km loop Length: 2km Campground Calperum Pastoral Lease Lock 6 House Taylorville Pastoral Lease Clover Access – Leases CVA needs to be Hotel. Time: 40 minutes Time: 1½ hours Riverland Biosphere Reserve Store Riverland Biosphere Reserve Lookout Lake notified prior to visiting, phone DEH Heritage Walk, Floodplain Walk, Herons Difficulty: easy Difficulty: easy Lake H Riverland on (08) 8595 2111 for details. Bend Walk Weston Toilets Merreti Length: 2.8km each ●14 Murray River National Park ●20 History Trail of the Renmark Flat Weston Flat Lake 2 2 Lagoon 24 Hour Ferry Woolpolool ● Morgan Heritage Walk Time: 1½ hours each or if you have half – Ngak Indau Wetland Trail Cemetery Morgan Beaumonts Boat Ramp ROAD Morgan is a historically important a day take the combined walk of 8.2km Located in the Lock 4 section of the This trail runs through the original Horseshoe Morgan Cadell GOYDER Swamp junction for travellers and transport. At Difficulty: moderate Murray River National Park – Katarapko, cemetery on land allotted for this Con. Locks HWY the peak of the riverboat trade between this trail meanders along the wetland and purpose by the Chaffey brothers and Park C4 B81 Brenda Sealed Road Ral Ral Murtho 1880 and 1915, crews of 50 men associated floodplain and takes in several its area has expanded over the years. Lock 2 Glenlock Forest Landing THIELE Park Wide worked 24 hours a day on the massive 8 Banrock Station Wetland changes in the vegetation environments. The oldest section is along the Arumpo Unsealed Road Horseshoe red gum wharf to unload queuing ● A bird hide on the main lagoon makes Street boundary and contains many un- Cooltong Waters Trail Pooginook Murray Lagoon paddle steamers and barges laden with for unappalled viewing especially at marked graves. A booklet of the trail can Qualco Taylorville Banrock Station’s four self guided Conservation River goods, dispatching six trains a day to dawn and dusk. The best entrance to this be collected from the Renmark Paringa Scotts Creek Park KEEP YOURSELF SAFE walking trails allow you to experience National Port Adelaide. A brochure with a map is section of the park is travelling under the Visitor Information which has a map and Wombats Rest B64 HWY Park Road conditions in the Riverland are generally good and there is available from the visitor centre. magnificently restored wetlands with bridge at Berri and following the track includes history about the lives of the L story centres, information huts and bird Sunlands Maize Island a lot to see with short driving times between the towns and many Length: 3.6km across the flood plain. pioneers of Renmark and the location of Pelican Point Overland viewing hides. View abundant wildlife their graves. Ramco Point Lagoon Con. Park attractions. GOYDER MURTHO Time: 80 minutes Length: 4.8km loop Ross DEVLINS Corner during the wet phase or explore the Murbko Con. Park ROAD Difficulty: easy Time: 2 hours Length: 2km Lagoon 7 J Practise the following advice to ensure a safe holiday. wetland bed during the dry phase. Learn Flat Cooltong A N O 19 20 about the river’s eco systems while Difficulty: easy Time 1½ hours Lagoon Murbko POUND ●3 Waikerie Cliff-top Walk & Difficulty: easy Ramco Lagoon Yarra Lagoon Cons. F 21 Paringa • Parks are closed during catastrophic fire days – check conditions enjoying nature at it’s finest. Ramco Hart Holder Loch HWY Park 18 Lock 5 Lookout ●15 Berri River front – A Special Ramco Heights Lagoon STURT Luna before starting out. Length: 2½km, 4km, 4½km and 8km 21 5 C A20 Lock 3 C1 Renmark The height of the cliffs gives a fantastic Place For Jimmy James ● Renmark Rose Walk/Drive Stockyard Plain B Loch Luna 22 Pike Lagoon • Some roads are unsealed – check conditions before starting out Difficulty: easy/moderate Murbpook Disposal Basin Golden Waikerie Lowbank 8 view of the typical meandering Jimmy James was a famous black A pamphlet has been prepared to help Lagoon Game Pike River Con. Park Reserve Heights Woolpunda K Lake floodplain of the river valley. River tracker, who was born around 1910 and you find, identify and take pleasure in 3 4 Res. Bonney • Plan rest breaks and make service stops the beautiful roses that are on show in Kingston floods now occur only once in 10 or belonged to the Pitjantjatjara people. He Monash • Advise family, friends or others of your itinerary 12 years, but the evidence of flood ●9 Barmera Heritage Walk moved to the Riverland in the 1940’s and the ’s public On-Murray Murray River HWY STURT activity is still evident in a complex of This walk begins at the Barmera Visitor took his name from his equally famous rose beds. There are over 3500 rose Donald Flat HWY Wachtels Barmera Nat. Pk • Carry adequate supplies of food and drinking water terraces, hollows, wetlands, billabongs, Centre in Barwell Avenue. The brochure father-in law. He worked extensively bushes located in 51 beds in Renmark Lagoon MoorookCobdogla 9 backwaters and anabranches. and map interpret the heritage of with the police forces in South Australia, and Paringa. The trail starts at Renmark Game Res.Lagoon Lyrup • Drive at a reduced speed on unsealed roads OLD Yamba buildings, places and other historical Victoria, New South Wales and the Avenue reserve in front of the old Mildura Length: 2km Glossop Lyrup Quarantine A20 HWY • Check mobile phone coverage – it is limited in parts of rural points of interest that date from the , to track felons, Renmano Winery building with the last Loveday STURT BerriHWY Time: 1 hour Heights Station South Australia. early 1920’s. escapees and missing people. He died location at the Paringa Cemetery. Loveday 15 16 Difficulty: easy Moorook ROAD Length: 4½km in 1992 and is buried at Gerard, the Length/Time: Various locations can be Swamp Aboriginal settlement near Winkie. The Roonka STURT Yatco I Gurra ●4 Waikerie Heritage Walk Time: 1½ hours selected. Most rose beds are within Lagoon Winkie Gurra IN AN EMERGENCY, STAY WITH YOUR main monuments are comprised of two Brookfield Con. Park Discover Waikerie’s history and Difficulty: easy walking distance along Renmark Ave. D1 Lake large slabs of black granite. A brochure Other locations require driving. Conservation interesting beginning as part of a of trail is available from the Berri Visitor Park VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. South Australian Government Village ●10 Loxton Nature & Walking Difficulty: easy 1 M Yinkanie Lock 4

Information Centre. B55 Murray - Sunset National Park settlement experiment from 1894. The Trails 14 Taldra Length: 500m Blanchetown G Spectacle Bookpurnong DO NOT leave your vehicle if you become stranded: walk begins at the jetty on the riverfront There are a variety of walking and nature Lock 1 Lakes STANITZKI Time: 15 minutes Bugle and takes you through the towns centre trails on offer. Many pass the Loxton 22 Paringa Paddock Nature Gerard stay in the shade and wait until help arrives. and history along the way. Difficulty: easy ● New Residence Hut Historical Village and meander through Walks A20 Community Length: 2km the natural riverine environment rich in 13 When you are walking, riding, camping or boating: history and geology, many of the gum ●16 Martins Bend Wetland There are a number of walking trails New Well 12 Time: 2 hours Adelaide trees here are hundreds of years old. At Walking Trail - Berri through the Paringa Paddock recreation Wappilka Rilli • Use detailed, up-to-date trail maps Difficulty: Moderate area, managed and maintained by C2 the footbridge opposite the boat ramp a The Lions Club Walking Trail connects Notts Murray River Res. Loxton volunteers. The Nature Walk has a • Advise family, friends or others of your itinerary montage of common local fauna can be the Berri riverfront with Martins Bend, Well National Park North seen. There are many reference points one of the Riverland’s most popular brochure with 25 points of interest along (Katarapko) • Carry adequate supplies of food and drinking water the trail identifying and explaining the Pyap 5 Waikerie – Hart Lagoon en route. The brochure is available from picnic spots, and camp-ground. The Trail Thiele’s Sandbar ● the Loxton Visitor Information Centre follows the river and passes the Berri vegetation of the floodplain. • Protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen and suitable clothing Walking Trail Milichs Landing and Loxton Historical Village. Marina and wetland area. Length: 2.5km Loxton • Take all your rubbish home The Hart Lagoon walking trail entrance Time: 1 hour 10 11 is located near the corner of Leonard Length: 1700m, 3035m & 5300m Length: 2km Habel Difficulty: easy Landing • Check fire regulations and warnings Norman Drive and Ramco Road opposite Time: varies up to 75 minutes Time: 1½ hours Difficulty: easy/moderate Difficulty easy • Avoid setting up camp under River Red Gum trees the Waikerie Caravan Park. Interpretive ●23 Border Cliffs Customs House Maggea Nangari signage and further infrastructure is Wunkar 17 Wetland Walking Trail • Respect the environment – do not disturb wildlife and plants being developed. ● Dangalli Conservation Park HABEL ROAD – Target Mark Hike Located on a relatively quiet section Length: 7km loop once completed ●11 Loxton Heritage Walk • Be considerate of other visitors Situated 90km north of Renmark, the of the river, the trail gives many views Time: 1 hour Recording the history of Loxton, this Bakara hike starts from Canopus, the Dangalli of the Chowilla wetlands across the • Leave natural and historical objects in place Difficulty: Easy walk interprets the historical features Conservation B55 B57 Conservation Park headquarters, river, protected under South Australia’s Taplan of the town including the original commitment to the RAMSAR scheme. Park 6 Gluepot Reserve businesses through interpretive plaques. passing through typical outback Mallee ● vegetation. Relics of pastoral history It starts near the old customs house Gluepot Reserve is owned by The walk leads to the Loxton Historical near the Victorian/South Australian Pata village, which exhibits fully furbished are highlighted, including Target Mark & Australia’s oldest national conservation Olympic dams. Danggali is renowned border and meanders along the river Swan Reach organisation, Birds Australia, and buildings depicting the life of early through a wetland full of bird life. The Marks for its birdlife, and this hike provides a Landing managed by local volunteers. Gluepot settlers in the early twentieth century. trail is easy to walk and has bridges Mantung unique opportunity to observe arid land Langs Landing Base map © Carto Graphics, (08) 8357 1777 Murray Bridge Bordertown is home to 18 nationally threatened Length: 1km wildlife in its natural habitat. Due to the installed across the flood prone sections species of birds including the Black- Time: 90 minutes remoteness of the park, visitors are to ensure access. eared Miner (Manorina melanotis) and Difficulty: easy advised to take sufficient food, water and The Customs House is located 30km the Mallee Fowl (Leipoa ocellata) along fuel with them. Contact the resident Park from Paringa at the end of Murtho Road. with 50 species of reptiles and 12 12 Murray River National Park – If you are interested in exploring other ● Ranger prior to travelling (08) 8595 8010. The trail begins at the carpark. D2 Danggali Conservation Park species of bats. Fourteen signposted Kai Kai Nature Trail CANOE TRAILS ●C1 Loch Luna Canoe Trail ●C2 Murray River National Park ●C3 Chowilla Canoe Trail ●C4 Ral Ral Creek Guide NATURE BASED ● drive trails in the Riverland we suggest Length: 17km Length: 4 km – Nanya Pad Interpretive walking and cycling trails wind through Located on the food plain of Murray The Loch Luna wetland reserve – Katarapko Canoe Trail The Chowilla Creek system incorporates The Ral Ral Creek Guide covers the visiting a local Visitor Information Centre Time: 4½ hours Time: 1½ hours A series of four River Murray canoe DRIVE TRAILS Drive the old growth Mallee and Casuarina River National Park – Katarapko, the possesses large areas of permanent The Katarapko Creek system has a some of the most pristine country on area from Chowilla Homestead south to collect a brochure of their town Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: easy trail guides, catering to both beginner woodland habitat. A 50km self-drive walk has a number of interpretive signs water, narrow creeks and shallow vast diversity of flora and fauna that the river, and provides serene paddling. to Lock 5. It includes the creeks and The drive trail starts at the Canopus tourist drive trail. and experienced kayak and canoe ●D1 Murray River National Park vehicle trail directs visitors to some about the flora and fauna. Kai Kai is an swamps that create a wide variety of inhabit the islands, floodplains and The creeks, swamps and floodplains backwaters associated with Ral Ral Homestead situated 90 km north of • Barmera Tourist Drive 18 Renmark – Bookmark Creek enthusiast, explore the region’s network – Murray Pine Self Guided of the diverse sites on the Reserve. easy stroll with many points of interest ● environments that are important habitat higher ground. The nature of the many are a perfect environment for many Creek. It shows river mileage markers, Renmark, in the northern half of the Walks of waterways, creeks and lagoons. Drive • Paringa Tourist Drive Species lists and maps with walking along the track. Entrance to this section for many aquatic birds and animals. waterways is varied: some areas bird species including Grey Teal (Anas distance between points, boat ramps Murray Basin adjacent to the New South Located in the Murray River National Park notes are available at the Reserve. of the park is best from the Winkie Road This walking trail has a choice of 2 Key to SYMBOLS Covering the Murray River National Water rats, goannas, tortoises can be comprise long, open lagoons while gracilis), Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea), and the Calperum Station camp sites. Wales border. The park provides visitors • Renmark Tourist Drive Access to the Reserve travels through – Katarapko the drive’s accompanying with opportunities to enjoy remote area by turning alongside the Berri winery loop tracks, which meander along the Park – Katarapko Creek, Loch Luna, seen along the Loch Luna riverbanks. narrow and densely vegetated creeks Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) and A variety of information and contacts is • Waikerie – Murray Reflections private properties from the Morgan/ interpretive booklet correlates to camping, interesting bird watching and just outside the township of Glossop. banks of Bookmark Creek, both starting Walking Trail Ral Ral Creek and Chowilla parks and The River Murray Canoe Guide outlines flow with faster waters. The River Wood Ducks (Chenonetta jubata), also included on the back. Self Drive numbered markers along its route. the chance to explore relics of pastoral Renmark Road. Visitors are encouraged at the Twenty-first Street Bridge with reserves, each guide includes a detailed several suggested routes within Loch Murray Canoe Guide outlines several swans, pelicans, herons, ibis, spoonbills, Length and difficulty varies Length: 2km loop The trail highlights major vegetation to participate in research and monitoring signage of the trails. The Angove walk Trail Brochure map, sightseeing highlights and useful Luna waters. suggested routes within the system, waterhen and cormorants. It is history. Due to the remoteness of projects that are being undertaken on Time: 45 minutes associations, natural regeneration the park, visitors are advised to take winds through shady red gums, black information such as launch sites and Length and difficulty vary depending on experience and trip commonly accepted that the name Difficulty: Easy Cycle sites and revegetation projects being the reserve. box and ruby saltbush. In contrast the camping spots en-route. length. Chowilla is an Aboriginal name meaning sufficient food, water and fuel with wetland walks takes you through areas undertaken in the Murray River Basin. them. The camping areas are accessible Various lengths from 1-15kms Camping Purchase your self-guided canoe trail ‘a place of spirits or ghosts’, possibly of lidnum, bull rushes and open water. Length and difficulty varies The trail also highlights two walking trails to conventional vehicles; however, some Time: varies from 30 minutes to ½ day map from: referring to the indigenous burial Difficulty: Moderate Bookmark has a history of irrigation and Canoeing grounds in the region. The River Murray which you can do along the way. sections of the park are only accessible restricted flow regimes and tells a story • Any Riverland Visitor Information Canoe Guide outlines several suggested Length: 16km by 4WD. Contact the resident Park Consult brochure (08) 8892 8600 or visit about water usage and issues that the Drive Centre 1300 657 625 Ranger prior to travelling (08) 8595 8010. www.riverland.net.au/gluepot routes through Chowilla. Time: 3½ hours (including walking trails) River Murray faces today. • Riverland Leisure Canoe Tours, Lookout Length and difficulty varies Difficulty: easy Length: 90km circuit Angove – Length: 2½km 08 8595 5399 or Time: 4 hours Time: 1 hour www.riverlandcanoes.com.au Difficulty: Easy • Canoe SA www.canoesa.asn.au