Family Fun

Looking for a quick escape with the kids? Just 45mins from Adelaide, the Murraylands is perfectly located for that well deserved family break.

Bring the kids, stay for a week or just the weekend. There is something for everyone and despite what you might have heard there is plenty of water in South Australia's section of the Murray River to be able to enjoy all your favourite water activities.

The Murraylands region offers all the thrills and excitement of an active life, as well as the peace and tranquillity of a relaxed lifestyle for the whole family to enjoy.

The popular Dundee's Wildlife Park in Murray Bridge offers a truely Australian wildlife experience with koalas, crocodiles and cockatoos. No trip to the Murraylands would be complete without a visit to the 'Bunyip' at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge!!

Activities for the whole familyActivities for the whole family

Monarto Zoo will give you a taste of Africa and Asia without leaving Australia. Pat the rhino, feed the giraffe, experience feeding time at the Painted dogs. Be sure to allow an entire day to make sure you get to see everything!!

Traditional favourites like mini-golf, bowling and movies are all available. For something more educational explore some of the natural attractions, such as Mannum Falls, Rocky Gully or Swanport Wetland boardwalks or Mallee bushwalking trails.

Discover some of the many museums including Old Tailem Town , which features more than 90 authentically refurbished buildings from our pioneering past. Dollys Golden Raintree Craft & Heritage also offers the famous 'Outback Dunny' collection - you would be hard pressed to find this anywhere else!

Why not take the family down to the numerous river reserves? Here you will find beautiful picnic areas just waiting to be enjoyed. Perhaps kick the footy, fly a kite, throw a frisbee or just sit back with an ice-cream and watch the world go by. Playground equipment will keep the smaller children busy and refreshments are never too far away.

If all of this just seems to much to take in then have a look at our MURRAYLANDS FAMILY TRAIL. We have provided a 3 day itinerary to make planning your trip to the Murraylands easier.

Feeding the Giraffe, Monarto Zoo

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The Legend of the Bunyip and the Murray River

The Bunyip is said to live in creeks, riverbeds, waterholes and swamps, emerging at night to terrify animal and human prey. Its terrifying cries were said to ring out, disturbing the stillness of the night. The Aboriginal people of the river seemed genuinely afraid of the creature and would not go near any area of water where they thought a Bunyip might be lurking.

Lonely and isolated settlers heard unfamiliar sounds and wondered and worried about the existence of a native monster. Many people believed the sightings of Bunyips and these were breathlessly reported in the press. It was not until the turn of the 19th century that the physical existence of the Bunyip was disproved - but the legend lives on. The stories of the Njarrindjeru people include one of a Bunyip-like creature called Mulyawong. You can learn about it at Pomberuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Murray Bridge.

See the Bunyip