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Top river spots to visit this winter

Wake up in luxury to the soothing calls of waterbirds and watch the fog rise over the water from the comfort of your toasty bed. Or if you’d prefer, stoke the fire pit after dark and gaze in awe at the spectacular starry display above. The colder months are a magical time on the Murray River, made even better when you can soak it all up right on your doorstep in a riverfront holiday home. With so many stunning riverfront properties now reopened after the 2022-23 flood, and towns and attractions returned to normal, now is the perfect time to plan your river escape. Whether you’re a seasoned river visitor, or a newbie looking for a unique getaway, read on for the best places to discover your own magical Murray getaway.

Our Murray River playgrounds, another reason to holiday here with the kids

Of course the Murray River is one big playground for families, but we also know that sometimes, our kids just want to unzip that life-jacket off and run around, swing, slide and climb. That’s why a stay along South Australia’s Murray River is perfect for families any time of the year. With our range of holiday rentals spanning all the way from Morgan in the Riverland, down to Wellington in the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong – there are a huge range of playgrounds for them to experience and explore.

Fun for the whole family - pet friendly getaways

A family holiday isn’t really a family holiday if you can’t bring your pet pooch with you – people call them fur-children after all. We’ve loaded up this blog with pet-friendly holiday ideas, and mapped out where to stay and what to do so you can spend more time playing fetch.

Get closer to the stars, with a holiday house under the world’s best

Spanning 80km of the Mighty Murray River, conservation parks and farmland, the River Muray International Dark Sky Reserve is your go-to destination for astronomical wonder. Sitting at only a 90-minute drive east from the South Australian capital Adelaide, it is the perfect getaway for you and your stargazing friends.

Our guide to keeping the kids happy with an escape to the river these school holidays

Did your family have plans to go interstate these school holidays, only to have the borders close? Lots of South Australians are in the same situation with the new COVID restrictions. We understand it’s quite disappointing to be another step further away from taking the kids to make unforgettable family memories along our Mighty Murray, but we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to break the news to them.

Your top four excuses to stay on the Murray River this Autumn

Autumn is here. And with it, comes the stillness and calm magic of the Murray River. We’re sharing the top four reasons that’ll make you want to rally together the crew, and book in your last-minute stay, right now.

River Shack Rentals on Adelady!!

Lauren and Hayley travelled through the Murray River Lakes and Coorong region visiting us, and our friends at Juggle House Experiences, Freedom Boat Hire, The Bend Motorsport Park, Spirit of the Coorong and more, showcasing what we have to offer both on and off the river.

Never Been A Better Time To Visit The Murray

If you are a retiree, a couple or a family looking for a brilliant time by Australia’s largest and longest river, then the Murray River is the place to visit.