The Riverland is a couple of hours from Adelaide, and perfectly located for a few days of rest and relaxation on the drive between South Australia and the eastern states. Cruise among great little riverside towns; stop for a round of golf at some of South Australia’s best courses; go canoeing through national reserves; or explore charming pioneer villages and internationally renowned bird sanctuaries before getting down to the serious business of food and wine. This area is known as the engine room of Australia's wine industry, and has a growing reputation for premium and boutique wines. You can taste the variety at many a cellar door scattered throughout the region. On the food front, enjoy stone fruits, citrus and almonds from roadside produce stalls throughout the region, or look out for great outlet centres. There's a good reason why nearly half of South Australia's wine grapes and 90 per cent of our oranges, stone fruits and nuts are grown in the Riverland. It's all the sunshine!
When to Visit Riverland
The Riverland climate can largely be described as warm to temperate, (much of the land around it is semi arid, or desert country). That means cool nights and hot, dry days. In particular the region is prone to hot spells throughout the summer months. Winters tend to be mild with most of the rain falling around this time although locals claim the Riverland boasts more days of sunshine per year than the Gold Coast. Spring and autumn are usually delightfully mild.
Getting Around Riverland
Located 238km north east of Adelaide. The Riverland Region is best accessed by following the Stuart Hwy from Adelaide. Airlines operate daily flights to the airport between Renmark and Berri, from Adelaide and Mildura. A range of day trips and extended tours are available within the area. However if you prefer to travel at your own pace, a car is your best option.