MRLC 2023 Visitor's Guide

MURRAY RIVER, LAKES AND COORONG | THEMURRAYRIVER.COM 12 Feed a lion, meet a Coorong pelican, learn how to fillet fish, or set up camp for one of the greatest views to the stars in the world. Whatever wild adventure your heart craves, our region will have something to try during your next trip. Our spectacular waterways, dark skies, native animals, African safari and unique landscapes are some of our greatest assets. Switch off, and get back to nature Camping, bushwalking, mountain biking, fishing, four-wheel driving and kayaking all work together here. Every day we see 4WDs loaded up for an off-road adventure. Start at the freshwater end, camping along the banks of Swan Reach or Walker Flat, before you head along the Mighty Murray Way towards campsites at Mannum and Murray Bridge. From here, you can explore the Lower Lakes and Coorong for a saltier experience and feel a million miles away from civilisation. If you love fishing, try for a giant mulloway or even a fresh callop without having to board a boat! A must for nature lovers is the Coorong Wildside Tours experience. Tour operators Tracey and Glen will take you on a close-up experience where you can meet seals and seabirds, get to know the iconic Lower Lakes and even taste some local seafood delicacies. Twitch, twitch Twitchers love the region for its incredible variety of birdlife and conservation areas. Of course, the gem of the region is the Jack’s Point Pelican Observatory down near Salt Creek, but there’s much more. Just recently, the almost extinct Mallee Emu Wren was released back in to Ngarkat Conservation Park, and near Tailem Bend you’ll find plenty of unique native birds at the volunteer-run Pangarinda Botanic Garden. At the other end of our region, we have the Lower Murray backwaters and lagoons which are home to a variety of ducks, herons and bitterns. Places to view these birds include hides at Mannum (Hermann Gass Reserve ), Goolwa and Murray Bridge (Riverglades and Swanport Wetlands) . A wild tour in style If you want a guided wildlife tour in luxury, then jump on board the famous Juggle House Experiences limo bus. Let bus driver (and local expert) Kellie guide you on a ride around Monarto Safari Park, explore the Aussie farming fun at Big Bend By Night, or sip champagne en route to the best astro hot-spots underneath the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. C L O S E U P E N C O U N T E R S Go wild! Explore the Lower Lakes and Coorong for a saltier experience and feel a million miles away from civilisation. Where to go wild: Monarto Safari Park On a tour with JuggleHouse Experiences River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve MurrayMouth, Goolwa Beach Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, Nildottie Pangarinda Botanic Garden Ngarkat Conservation Park Spirit of the Coorong Coorong Wildside Tours Lions 360, Monarto Safari Park Bill’s Boathouse Big Bend By Night