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Berri

Berri is the commercial hub of the Riverland, set amongst a sea of vineyards. It's a popular riverside town and is surrounded by host a number of attractions worth visiting. Walk the meandering two kilometre riverfront from Berri to the popular recreational and camping reserve at Martins Bend. Stop in at 919 Wines or Berri Estates, the largest winery and distillery in Australia, or Berri Direct for fruit juices, dried fruits and more. Berri has a range of shopping facilities, accommodation and restaurants including the award-winning Mallee Fowl Restaurant, with good food served inside a former shearing shed filled with Australian memorabilia. For informal dining, try the modern Redgum Cafe, offering an alfresco experience on riverfront decking. Visit Bella Lavender Estate and experience the aromatic fragrance of lavender set amongst a beautiful backdrop of family owned vineyards and olive trees. You can also relax and enjoy a cappuccino and home-made cake or try some of their lavender based products. Just north of Berri is Monash Adventure Park. This fantastic family destination features giant swings, leaning towers, an exhilarating flying fox and more. Set amongst shady trees and water features, the park offers free barbecue facilities and free admission. The name Berri is taken from an Aboriginal word 'bery bery' meaning 'bend in the river'.

Berri and surrounds

Berri is in the heart of the Riverland and located on the Murray River and takes its name from the Aboriginal 'bery bery' which means 'bend in the river'. Local produce outlets with notable names such as Berri Direct are located on the outskirts of the town, including Berri Estates, the largest winery and distillery in Australia, whilst a little further afield you will find CobbWebb Leadlight Studio and Gardens and Gills. There are a variety of activities to partake in while in Berri including river sports, birdwatching safaris, scenic flights, walking trails, more information on all of these is available at the Visitor Information Centre, on Riverview Drive. There is a mural under the bridge that depicts the Aboriginal heritage of the area and visit the monument that stands in tribute to Australia’s famous Aboriginal tracker, Jimmy James (born in 1910, died in 1991). Walk the meandering three-kilometre riverfront walk from Berri to the popular recreational and camping reserve at Martins Bend, where you can sit back and relax. Berri is home to the multi-award-winning Mallee Fowl Restaurant is a rare experience: good food served inside an old shearing shed filled with an eclectic array of memorabilia and Australiana. The Redgum Cafe, unmistakable with its modern leaning architecture, offers alfresco informal dining on the riverfront decking - just follow the aroma of coffee. The smartly renovated Berri Resort Hotel has a good bistro offering pub classics, along with popular Asian and Italian dishes. During October visit the popular Riverland Food and Wine Festival on the riverbank at Berri, here you can taste great food and wine from all over the region. Accommodation in the Berri area includes a country club, motel, hotel, houseboats, bed & breakfasts, a riverside caravan park and a backpacker hostel. Alternatively, pitch a tent at any of the numerous locations along the river, including the Murray River National Park - Katarapko.

Berridale

The tiny settlement of Berridale calls itself 'Crossroads of the Snowy' because, when miners were making their way to the goldfields at Adaminaby and Kiandra from the port at Twofold Bay, they passed through Berridale. Today it is a small service town which, by an accident of history, lies conveniently between Cooma and the snowfields of Thredbo and Perisher Valley. Consequently each winter it becomes a popular stopover point for thousands of people who are heading to the snowfields. Located 436 kilometres south west of Sydney and 35 kilometres from Cooma it has a population of 800 and is 860 metres above sea level (below the snow line). It is a small township with a winery, a small shopping centre and the Snowy River Shire Council Offices.

Berrigan

Berrihan is a quiet traditional rural country town. Located 690 kilometres south-west of Sydney via the Hume and Riverina highways and 119 metres above sea level. Although Berrigan was not the largest population centre, it was declared the principal town of the newly declared shire in 1906, which took the town's name. Berrigan Shire also incorporates Tocumwal, Barooga and Finley. The town has a strong interest in horse training and horseracing, particularly with the carnival atmosphere that prevails when the Berrigan Gold Cup is run. The town has a golf course and the annual district show is held early in October. About halfway along the road from Berrigan to Barooga is 'The Drop', where the Mulwala Canal crosses the road. This is part of a large water-flow control system which allows water to divert from Mulwala Canal into Berrigan Channel and is worth a look.

Berrima

Berrima is widely recognised as the best preserved example of a Georgian village on the Australian mainland. Today, visitors to Berrima can experience the quiet charm and romance that comes from those features of the village which remained frozen in time. It wasn't always quiet and charming. From the 1950s onward, cars and trucks were taking more passenger and freight traffic away from the railway. The village was increasingly disturbed by heavy traffic along the Hume Highway. Travellers and especially those journeying between Canberra and Sydney, found Berrima a convenient stopping point for a break and Berrima was mostly a strip of eateries and shops straddling the highway. The village is no longer merely a stopping point on the way to somewhere else. Today's Berrima is a delightful destination in its own right - for a day trip, for a weekend, or for a much longer holiday.

Berringer Lake

Berringer Lake is comfortably nestled between the coastal towns of Manyana, Cunjurong Point and Conjola National Park. Water skiing at nearby Conjola Lake is a great way to spend an afternoon. If you are a nature lover Narrawallee Nature reserve is just a short drive away. Accommodation is available in holiday cottages.

Berrioye

Berrioye is a region located within Mount Kaputar National Park, approximately 52 kilometres from Narrabri. The access road to Mount Kaputar has approximately 20 kilometres of unsealed section. Caravans are not permitted in the National Park. However there are two unpowered camping areas at the Bark Hut and Dawsons Springs. Fees apply and are payable on site via a self registration box system. In addition to the camping areas there are also three self-contained cabins available for hire at Dawson's Springs. Bookings are essential and can be made through the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) Narrabri Area Office. Elevation: 1,510 metres.

Kellerberrin

Kellerberrin is located in the centre of the wheat belt region a comfortable two hour drive east of Midland. The main industries are wheat and sheep farming and the manufacture of agricultural equipment. It is widely believed that the town’s name is a corruption of Killabin or Kellebrin which was the name given by Aborigines to the hill which overlooks the town. It is claimed to be named after a fierce ant colony which existed on the hill and named from the Noongar word for this ant ‘Keela’. Attractions include a Folk Museum which features local memorabilia. The Folk Museum is situated in the old Agricultural Hall which was built in 1897. Kellerberrin Hill Lookout provides visitors with panoramic views of the area. The one hour Heritage Trail around the town takes in historic buildings, and the Golden Pipeline Lookout on the top of the hill which has vehicle access, and provides sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Farming implements and machinery displayed around Pioneer Park provide an interesting backdrop for the local Folk Museum. Centenary Park includes a children’s playground, barbecues and a maze. Located in the main street of Kellerberrin is the International Art Space Kellerberrin Australia (IASKA), a unique contemporary art gallery that invites international artists to work in the town and exhibit their art. Nearby attractions include Kokerbin Rock, A massive granite outcrop which is reputed to be Australia's third largest monolith. An access road takes you almost to the top where you will be amazed by the sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Mount Stirling and Mount Caroline are giant granite outcrops 22 kilometres south of Kellerberrin. The huge rocks represent the coils of the giant serpent which was believed to dwell in the water holes.

Riverland

Cruise among great little riverside towns in your own floating home on a Murray River holiday. The Riverland is a couple of hours from Adelaide. There's a good reason why nearly half of South Australia's wine grapes (and 90 per cent of our oranges, stone fruits and nuts) are grown in the Riverland. It's all the sunshine… Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre: The centre has rejuvenated the surrounding wetlands to attract birds. There are pelicans, black swans, blue-winged shovelers and rare white-eyed ducks for you to see. Take a walk on the boardwalk around the wetlands. Relax on the deck at the cellar door and café. Riverland food and wine: The Riverland is known as the engine room of Australia's wine industry. It has a reputation for premium and boutique wines. Visit cellar doors at Hardy’s, Berri Estates (the southern hemisphere's largest winery and distillery) and Angove's. Taste stone fruit, citrus and almonds at roadside produce stalls throughout the region. Pickup a copy of the Riverland Wine and Food Trail Map at local visitor information centres. Canoeing in the Riverland: Paddle a canoe into the backwaters of the Murray River at the Loch Luna Game Reserve or Katarapko Creek in the Murray River National Park. It’s an easy paddle and suitable for children. Pick up a canoe trail brochure at local visitor information centres. Golfing greats: There are five top quality golf courses within 25 minutes of each other. The Riverland’s endless sunshine makes the links lush and great to play all year round. You'll find these courses in Waikerie, Barmera, Berri, Loxton and Renmark. Overland Corner Hotel: Quench your thirst at one of South Australia's most quirky historic hotels. The Overland Corner Hotel was built in 1859 and was originally an isolated frontier pub, frequented only by cattlemen driving cattle between South Australia and New South Wales. It includes a museum, nearby mines and a cemetery with resident ghosts. Visitor Inform