Event: Australia

The Riverland

When:	Daily
Where:	The Riverland

The Riverland is a two-hour drive east of Adelaide and incorporates approximately 300km of the Murray River. Explore the region's secluded creeks and billabongs by canoe or take in the sights on a leisurely cruise aboard a paddle steamer.

The Riverland is known for its food, and more importantly the wine. More than 60 per cent of South Australia's grapes are crushed for winemaking in The Riverland and a large proportion of the state's citrus, stone fruit, and almonds are grown here too.

Some of The Riverland's must-see attractions include the Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre. Here in an attempt to give something back to the environment, the winery has restored the Banrock Station wetlands, with a walking trail that takes you past a six million year-old seabed of limestone. Ruston's Rose Garden is the largest rose garden in the southern hemisphere with several thousand varieties and 50,000 rose bushes. For those more interested in engineering than nature, the Morgan Museum has recaptured the days of river trading with its display of paddle steamers, steam engines, cranes and carriages. There are also a number of magnificent golf courses in the area.