Our intention was to cross from Victoria into South Australia and head on over to a ‘donation camp’ we had seen on Wikki. With the temperatures soaring over 35 degrees we decided to have the luxury of our air-conditioning. After driving past what seems to be endless stretches of vineyards we arrived at our destination.
River Bend Caravan Park is situated right on the banks of the Murray River before you get to Renmark. When we arrived they had a special offer stay 3 nights pay for 2.
There are some lovely flat sites along the foreshore of the river but unfortunately these were all taken. That’s ok as Katherine the receptionist was very happy to let us go for a wander and choose a nice grassy site just back from the river bank.
🚻Amenities are large and very clean
🚮Rubbish bins
❌Water for washing and showering only
🚰Drinking water tanks are available for filling the kettle etc.
🚽Dump point
📱 Telstra reception / TV reception but patchy
🐾Pet friendly
👨👧 Childrens playground and jumping pillow
🚶♂️ Walking trail
🎣 Fishing from the banks
The next day we visited the Visitor Information Centre in Renmark and as usual asked what we could see and do in a couple of days. Before heading off on a walk we checked out the PS Industry which is on the river directly adjacent to the information centre.
Then we took a leisurely walk along the riverfront to the town wharf and past the very recognisable fountains which symbolise many things relating to the Murray River and Renmark district. The walk will help you learn about the history of Renmark while enjoying the wonderful views.
We also visited the Olivewood Historic Homestead & Museum. Good spot to find out more about the local history and its all set around the Chaffey family home who were involved in the state’s first planned irrigation system in Australia. We knew of the two elder Chaffey brothers who set up water irrigation management systems in Mildura, but the Renmark information was new for us. Apparently the SA government lured them over. The olive grove is stunning with around 90 trees that were planted around 1890 and are still harvested today.
We later drove out over the Paringa Bridge to Lock 5. One of the staff Tim explained to us so much about how the weirs and locks operate and was kind enough to take a great pic of the Cormorants sitting on the yellow buoys waiting patiently for a feed of fish. Thanks Tim for taking time to explain a few things to us.
There are a couple of distilleries in and around town that are worth visiting if you have a designated drive. Shopping in town has a great mix of everything you may need, especially to stock up on fresh fruit and vegies.
Renmark we are so glad we stopped and explored you.
Below are a list of others places we have visited that may be of interest to you:
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- Alice Springs NT to Broken Hill NSW
- Broken Hill to Sawtell – NSW
- Crossing the Nullarbor
- Free Camps – Broken Hill to Cobar -NSW
- NSW – Free camps, Donation camps, Showgrounds and Caravan Parks 2019
- Northern Territory – Free camps, Donation camps and Caravan Parks 2018/2019
- Queensland Road Trip 2017/2018
- South Australia to Western Australia 2019
- South Australia trip 2017/2018
- Victoria 2017/2018
- Western Australia Coastal Trip 2018
- WA’s Got the Lot 2019
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Dixie and Graeme