Barmera

Barmera is considered the crown jewel of the Riverland and is situated on the banks of Lake Bonney.

Take a moment to breathe, unwind and relax as you motor slowly round the bend of the Murray. Hear the native birds chirping and calling in the gum trees while you kayak down its pristine waters. Feel the deep calmness of the land when you look up at the ochre-coloured cliffs standing tall and glowing in the sun. Whether you are looking for a high-octane aquatic getaway or a gentle, slow-paced break from city living, Barmera will show you what the Riverland is all about.

Get lost in the Barmera Main Street Markets, the state's biggest and best regional variety market where you will find all sorts of high-quality local produce. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame - music buffs may feel they've died and gone to heaven.

Make your way a few minutes drive south to Loveday and have a look at what was one of the largest World War II internment camps in Australia. Here you will find out the town's interesting links to war veterans and how the area was shaped to be what it is today. While there, take the kids out on a jet ski or learn how to kitesurf on the lake.