Loch Luna Cruises

Loch Luna, Nockburra Creek and Wachtels Lagoon, Murray River, South Australia

Enjoy a little cruise around Nockburra and Chambers Creek at Loch Luna Reserve in the Riverland South Australia. Great for birdwatching, canoeing and getting out there.

Kingston on Murray

Kingston on Murray

The Wilder Way - Loch Luna Eco Stay, South Australia

Low cost camping at Loch Luna Estate South Australia

Murray Bridge Resort, Caravan Park & Marina- Murray Bridge, South Australia

The Murray Bridge Resort, Caravan Park & Marina (formerly the Long Island Marina) is a family-friendly place to stay, or set-off on a River cruise on a luxury house boat.
Set amongst the pristine shore of the Murray River, you can experience the wonder of this spectacular part of South Australia whether you are looking to park the caravan, stay in an air-conditioned cabin, or refuel the boat and head off fishing.
Visit murraybridgeresort.com.au or call (08) 8532 6900 for bookings or to find out more. We hope to see you soon at the Murray Bridge Resort.

Berri, Riverlands, South Australia

See Berri and Australia- travel guides - videos, photos, accommodation and holiday information.

Murray River Quest

Use for any purpose requires written permission from Patrick J. McKay and the State Library of South Australia.

Written & directed by Pat McKay, Arbor Productions, 1985.

Narrated by Don Dunstan, Murray River Quest tells the story of the River via the journey of three friends who have spent years traversing it and learning its history.

Featured in this segment of the film is a short history of 'village settlements' on the River.

Eleven of the thirteen village settlements established were on the River Murray - they were Lyrup, Waikerie, Holder, Pyap, Kingston, Gillen, New Era, Moorook, Murtho, Ramco and New Residence.

The village settlements scheme was created in response to the economic depression that had hit South Australia and the other Australian colonies after a series of major strikes in the early 1890s and the bank crash of 1893.

The village settlements were to work on communalistic principles and the concept of share and share alike was foremost. Eventually however, a combination of poor agricultural skills, and personal and political clashes led to them failing and disbanding.

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Canoe the Coorong Goolwa South Australia short

Canoe the Coorong, Goolwa South Australia. showcasing kayaking guided tours and kayak hire in the Coorong National Park. short video