Local Attractions
Renmark is a friendly Riverland town that is home to Australia's largest rose garden and hosts a glorious Rose Festival every year.
It's a great spot for some Murray River cruising. The houseboat-style Big River Rambler makes regular cruises from the wharf, while the historic paddle steamer Industry fires up on the first Sunday of every month. It’s one of the few remaining paddle steamers from the busy river trade days. The riverfront is also the base for several houseboat fleets, including the Liba Liba fleet. Original proprietor Ian Showell conceived the idea of a floating house while in Egypt. The boats he saw along the Nile became the inspiration for what is now a multi-million dollar Murray River industry.
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Attractions
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Dining and Eating Out (2)
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Renmark Club The Award Winning Renmark Club overlooks the magnificent River Murray and is a fully licensed venue with a large attractive indoor dining room and function centre, alfresco balcony, excellent bar facilities and a separate gaming room.
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Ruston's Rose Garden and Visitor Centre Visit the largest rose garden in Australia and take time to 'stop and smell the roses'.
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Entertainment (1)
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Chaffey Theatre Catch live shows, concerts, theatre productions, conferences and exhibitions at the Chaffey Theatre - the Riverland Mallee's premier arts and entertainment venue.
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Farming, Food and Produce (2)
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Almondco Almond Hut Almondco Almond Hut is part of Almondco Australia Ltd, situated on the Sturt Highway, Renmark. Almondco Almond Hut was established when there was a need to provide sale of almonds and almond products to both locals and tourist. Almondco is now in its 60th year of operation and was formed for almond growers by almond growers.
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Nuts About Fruit You'll be delighted by the extensive range of local, Riverland grown dried fruit at Nuts About Fruit.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections (1)
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Marterdom Gallery For those who want something different, Marterdom Gallery offers for sale, wearable art by experienced Riverland dressmaker and costume designer Lorraine Marter. Each article is a one only garment, made from stunning fabrics in beautiful colours. Also available are hats, bags and jewellery. The gallery is perfect for picking up truly unique gifts for friends and family.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (1)
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Olivewood See Olivewood, the original home of Charles Chaffey, a Canadian who helped established the Renmark Irrigation Colony using the Murray River to irrigate the lands along its banks.
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Landmarks and Buildings (1)
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PS Industry During your next holiday to Renmark in the Riverland, come and enjoy a ride on the Paddle Steamer Industry, which is moored adjacent to the visitor centre.
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Natural Attractions (3)
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Chowilla Game Reserve And Regional Reserve Located 50 kilometres from Renmark, Chowilla is a tranquil world away from the hectic pace of modern life.
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Danggali Wilderness Protection Area and Conservation Park Danggali Wilderness Protection Area and Conservation Park is situated 90 kilometres north of Renmark, in the northern half of the Murray Basin adjacent to the New South Wales border. The park is known for its vastness and wilderness appeal and is dominated by Mallee scrubland. In 1977 the park was classified as Australia's first Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's 'Man and the Biosphere Program'. The Danggali provides visitors with opportunities to enjoy remote area camping, interesting bird watching and the chance to explore relics of pastoral history.
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McCormick Centre for the Environment The McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark is a public facility designed to support environmental education and research, nature-based tourism and to serve the community as a unique resource. The centre contains a 115-seat lecture theatre, research and teaching laboratories, catering facilities, a reception area for functions, rooms for meetings and offices, and public education displays about the Murray-Darling Basin that will introduce users to the region's natural resources and ecosystems.
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Sports and Recreation Facilities (2)
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Renmark Golf Club The picturesque Renmark golf course is situated on the Sturt Highway in the beautiful Riverland of South Australia.
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Renmark Swimming Centre The Renmark Swimming Centre offers more options with the three pools, water slide and mini golf than most other regional centres and all the attractions are located in very pleasant and relaxing surroundings.
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Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries (3)
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Angove Family Winemakers The Angove Family Wine tradition began in 1886 when Dr William Thomas Angove first experimented with vines, winemaking and distilling. From these humble beginnings, Angove Family Winemakers have grown to be placed among the most successful family-owned wine enterprises in Australia. Their success is largely due to patience and persistence and these values form the cornerstone of the Angove's winemaking approach.
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Mallee Estates Mallee Estate is a family owned and run winery established by Peter and Eleni Markeas, located in the Riverland region of South Australia. All wines are made from estate grown grapes.
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Oak Works Oak Works Winery specialises in premium red table wines, it is situated in Renmark West and has only been in production since 2002.
Tours
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Full Day (1)
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Riverland Leisure Canoe Tours Enjoy the peace and serenity of lagoons and creeks as you paddle at a leisurely pace through the peaceful backwaters of the River Murray on a Riverland Leisure Canoe Tour. The silence of the canoes allows you to discover the unspoilt beauty of the Riverland Biosphere and wetlands that are recognised as being of international significance under the Ramsar agreement. Experience the rich variety of bird life and native flora and fauna along with the colours that reflect the changes of season and river conditions. A variety of tours are offered, from short introductory through to full day, all led by a qualified guide with 40 years canoeing experience. No experience is necessary and you can be part of our tours knowing safety is paramount.
Visitor Information
Our Local Highlights
- Cammies Antiques: The largest range of antiques and collectables in the Riverland. Furniture, china, Tools, books, enamel signs, garagenalia, there is something for every collector. We also have a good range of locally made jams, relishes and olive oils. Browsers are welcome, ample parking available (even for caravans and buses) and coffee is free. Ask about free delivery to Sunraysia and Adelaide areas. Open 7 days from 9am.
- Frank Harding Galleries: A lifetime of research, interest in Australian History has resulted in this unique collection of art/memorabillia. Gallery 1 - view Australia's largest unique mural depicting Australia's most famous Bushrangers, with audio commentary. Gallery 2 - They Flew for the King - avaiation paintings from WW2. Each painting has been carefully researched and includes a signature of the pilot to verify accuracy and authenticity of events featured. Open by appointment.
- Angoves Pty Ltd Winemakers: Five generations of Family Owned Winemaking excellence - the staff at Cellar Door Sales invite you to sample their fine range of premium Wines, Stones Green Ginger and other fortified wines. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm.
- Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum: The home of the Chaffey Bros, founders of Australia's first irrigation settlement in Renmark in 1887. View pinelog home, early photos and memorabilia. Light luncheon by arrangement. Closed Wednesdays. Open Tuesday 2pm-4pm, Thursday to Monday 10am-4pm.
- McCormick Centre: The Centre contains a 115-seat lecture theatre; research and teaching laboratories; catering facilities, a reception area for visitors to be used by regional nature-based tourism operators; public education displays about the Murray-Darling Basin that will introduce users to the region's natural resources and ecosystems.
- Renmano Cellar Door & Gallery: Compliment your stay in Renmark with a visit to our Cellar Door Sales, where staff will be pleased to show you our range of award winning wines available for tasting. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, 10am-2pm Public Holidays and Sunday of Long Weekends.
- Ruston's Rose Garden: Enjoy 27 acres of flowering trees, shrubs, camelias, hibiscus amongst 50,000 rose bushes. The largest garden in Australia. Delight in the scenery from the lookout or just wander through the Garden. Enjoy a coffee while browsing in our shop and looking at our Classic Car Dispaly. Open daily 9am-5pm.
- Kahlon Estate Wine: This winery is a state of the art, modern and clean facility in which modern and advanced technologies combined with traditional methods come together to produce wines bursting with flavours of the grapes from which they are made. The company produces the unmistakable and easily recognisable brand icon of "Longtail" which also displays an emblem of an Australian Kangaroo on its label. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Weekends and Public Holidays 10am-4pm.
- Paringa Bridge: The Paringa suspension bridge is one of only 4 still spanning the River Murray. Opened in 1927, the lift span still opens to allow river cruisers and houseboats to ply the waters of the Murray. Opening times are at 9.30am and 2.30pm Monday to Friday depending on the river traffic.
- Lock 5: Situated in the township of Paringa, Lock 5 was built during the 1920s to regulate the flow of the River Murray. Open to the public between the hours of 9am-4pm.
- Banrock Station Wine And Wetland Centre: Visit the award winning Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre to learn about its conservation programs, follow boardwalks among the wetlands, or relax on the observation desk, tasting wine and enjoying the stunning vineyard views.
At Banrock Station, you can taste the wines that 'help save our earth'. Banrock Station believes the earth is our most precious asset. Its exciting and innovative Wine and Wetland Centre has resulted in Banrock Station being listed as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Manager Tony Sharley has helped to blend wine tourism and ecotourism by incorporating nature trails and guided tours into the Banrock Station experience.
Banrock Station aims to expand the sponsorship of wetland conservation projects throughout the globe. And part proceeds of every Banrock Station bottle and cask sold in Australia is donated to Landcare projects around the country.
Enjoy a refreshment or light meal from our regional menu.
The Banrock Station, in South Australia's Riverland, is a wonderful way to enjoy much of what the earth has provided - visit soon