Where to go, what to do, and the spots worth planning a weekend around
Slow river mornings.
Long lunches.
Warm evenings.
It’s quieter than other South Australian wine regions and that’s exactly the point.
We collaborated with Destination Riverland to pull together a guide to the places locals actually recommend. The coffee stops, cellar doors, walks and experiences that make a weekend here feel full without ever feeling rushed.
Image via Parcoola Retreats (Photographer: Anniebeth Travels)
Coffee first
Arrosto Coffee, Renmark
Sammy’s Sando, Renmark (matcha + sandos)
Just good stops before the day unfolds.
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Lunch that turns into afternoon
Riverland Wine Centre, Lyrup the place to begin your Riverland wine experience. With over 35 local wines in one space, it’s an easy way to explore the region and get a feel for what makes it so good.
Illalangi Gourmet Foods, Waikerie
23rd Street Distillery, Renmark (This is a must when you’re in the region – plan to linger.)
Long-table energy, easy pacing.
Images via South Australian Tourism Commission
Dinner worth booking
Temperance Restaurant, Renmark
Earth Restaurant, Berri
Both elevate the region quietly without losing its warmth.
Images via South Australian Tourism Commission (Photographer Lewis Potter)
Cellar doors to add in
Bassham Wines, Barmera
919 Wines, Barmera
Small, welcoming, and easy to pair into an afternoon loop.
On the water
You don’t visit the Riverland and ignore the river.
Renmark River Cruises
Rivergum Cruises, Waikerie
Wakesport Experiences, Renmark
Slow cruise or full adrenaline – both work here.
Image via Rivergum Cruises
Walks + views
Waikerie Cliff Top Walk & Silo Art Trail
Headings Cliff, Renmark ( Non-negotiable for sunset.)
This is where the landscape really shows off.
Image via Parcoola Retreats (Photographer: Anniebeth Travels)
A little character
Woolshed Brewery, Renmark – riverside ales
Overland Corner Hotel – old-school pub energy
St Agnes Distillery Barrel Hall Tour – iconic SA experience
Where to stay
The Riverland’s stay scene is still growing, but there are a few worth knowing.
Currently listed on The Stay Edit:
Parcoola Retreats
Also worth bookmarking:
River Vista, Rustic Reflections, The Frames + boutique houseboats across the region.
The Riverland has a way of slowing everything down.
Long lunches, river sunsets, and nowhere else you need to be.