DESTINATION: Murray Bridge
This town was known as Mobilong then Edwards Crossing and finally Murray Bridge when the railway bridge connected both sides of the river in 1924. This rural city is the centre of a major agricultural region. Whilst the first road bridge was being built; completed in 1879; a community grew to support the builders. This community grew rapidly and became an important river port when the railway line linked the paddlesteamer trade with Adelaide in 1885. Main AttractionsA perfect holiday spot, Murray Bridge has facilities for most sports, particularly water-sports. River cruising and houseboating are popular as well as the Go Kart Park and the Bunyip in Sturt Reserve. Captain's Cottage Museum, in Thomas St, has a collection of farm equipment, pioneering artefacts and historical records. Murray Bridge also boasts the smallest cathedral in Australia; St John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral on Mannum Rd. The Art Gallery housed in the Town Hall on Sixth St is worth investigating. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsMonarto Zoological Park on the Old Princes Hwy is an open-range zoo where a safari bus tours around giraffes, antelopes, deer, bison, cheetahs and other free-roaming animals. Visitors can also stroll along well-defined nature trails. The Willow Point Winery is 10km south of town and the historic railway town of Tailem Bend is 25km SE. For beautiful surrounds of citrus and stone fruit orchards visit Mypolonga, 14km north. Riverside reserves abound in the surrounding area; Thiele, Swanport and White Sands are all good spots for picnics and relaxation. Puzzle Park, located on Jervois Rd near the Murray Bridge/Wellington exit off the south-east Fwy, has more than 30 fun rides. Dundee's Wildlife Park, located nearby has fresh and saltwater crocodiles, bird aviaries, a nocturnal house and a children's zoo. latest storiesBoating on the Murray River in the Murraylands, SA
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Region: Murraylands
Australia's mighty Murray River winds its way through the heart of the Murraylands, carving out steep sandstone cliffs that turn deep orange at sunset; winding past giant red gums and weeping willows; and spilling its banks to create wide, wild lagoons. more
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