Murray River Getting Here and Around
The Riverland
Blanchetown, the gateway to the Riverland area of the Murray River (Blanchetown to Renmark and the Victorian Border), is less than two hours' drive from Adelaide. Most major towns are less than an hour away from there. Take Main North Road to the Sturt Highway (A20) and before you know it, you've arrived.
If you’re coming from Victoria through Mildura, drive south along the A20 until you reach Renmark. From Sydney, travel on the Mid-Western Highway (A24) and connect to the A20. Leave yourself some time to take a good look around.
Murraylands
If you’re planning to see the Murraylands region of the Murray River (from the Barossa to Murray Bridge and Pinnaroo) first, you’ll probably be coming from Adelaide. The South Eastern Freeway (M1) heads straight to Murray Bridge in the heart of the Murraylands. It’s only an hours’ drive through the scenic Adelaide Hills.
From Victoria, take either the Western/Dukes Highway (A8) or Princes Highway (A1) through to Tailem Bend. From Sydney, the Mallee Highway (B12) will take you to Pinnaroo or take the A20 to Sunraysia/Riverland and head to Loxton on the B55.
Travel by coach
A regular bus service run by Premier Stateliner Coaches operates between Riverland towns and the Adelaide Central Bus Station on Franklin Street. Link SA also offers daily, direct coach travel between Adelaide and Murray Bridge. From there, catch connecting buses to the townships around the region.
Greyhound Australia buses going from Adelaide to Sydney also travel via the Riverland. For more information and timetables on these services, check the local Visitor Information Centres around the region.
Take flight
Taking a more spectacular route to the Murray? There are private airstrips in Loxton, Waikerie and Renmark. The closest airport is in Mildura, an hour's drive away. Both Melbourne and Adelaide run regular flights to Mildura.
Drive safely
If you’re driving here, you’ll find mostly sealed, well signposted roads. Murray River maps are available at Visitor Information Centres. To make travelling around the region easier, a number of ferries cross the Murray River. Hitch a ride in Mannum, Morgan, Swan Reach, Tailem Bend, Waikerie and Wellington to reduce your travel time.
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Things to do
Here are some great ideas for you to try while you’re in the area.
What's on
Here are some ideas you might like. Visit the Events’ page for all events in South Australia.
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