I wake up to the splash of a large bird softly gliding into the water as the sunlight brightens the inside of our tent. When I exit the tent, I am delighted to spot a pelican slowly paddling upriver. Apart from a few bird calls, the surroundings of our Murray River National Park campsite are […]
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Are you looking for a holiday that is relaxing but also full of activities? Want to see multiple places but don’t want the hassle of changing accommodation? Houseboating on the River Murray is all of these things, and all at once. From the comfort of your hired home, you can travel up and down the […]
A sense of calm comes over me as I lean back in the chair, having given the large wheel a slight nudge to the left. My feet and beer up on the dash, I gaze at trees on the riverbank as they slowly slide past. With nowhere specific to be for four days, we glide […]
The Mighty Murray Adelaide sits near the coast and has some beautiful beaches, so you could be forgiven for thinking that all of the city’s water-based activities were on the ocean. However, just over an hour from the city, you will also find the River Murray, a South Australian favourite for recreation and an important […]