
Area Hotlist — Murray and Mallee SA
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Murray and Mallee area
Area Hotlist — Murray and Mallee
Murray River
Australia’s mighty Murray threads house-boats, riverfront shacks and red-gum wetlands through the region. Families ski glassy backwaters at dawn, moor beside waterside pubs for lunch, then finish with sunset barbecues under big-sky stars. Adelaide commuters enjoy all this just over an hour from the city.
Angas River
Meandering past Strathalbyn’s heritage bridges and willow-lined banks, the Angas River supplies shady picnic lawns, kid-friendly kayak stretches and scenic walking trails. Local anglers chase callop at dusk, while the adjoining rail-trail links cyclists to Langhorne Creek wineries in under 40 relaxed minutes.
Lake Bonney
This large freshwater lake at Barmera is famed for mirror-calm sunrise photography, reliable afternoon sailing breezes and balmy swimming temperatures. Waterfront caravan parks, ski-boat ramps and a new foreshore splash-park make it the Riverland’s year-round aquatic playground.
Wellington Marina
Sitting where the Murray meets Lake Alexandrina, Wellington Marina offers sheltered moorings, waterfront cafés and boardwalk homes with private pontoons. Boaties cruise south to the Coorong or north towards Mannum, while anglers cast for Murray cod right off their back deck.
The Bend Motorsport Park
One of the world’s top FIA-grade circuits hosts Supercars, Superbikes and track-day thrills just outside Tailem Bend. Visitors book V8 hot laps, kart sessions or glamping pods overlooking the main straight, then refuel at the on-site tavern before exploring nearby river towns.
Langhorne Creek Wine Region
Rich alluvial soils grow vibrant cabernet and malbec vines only 50 minutes from Adelaide. Bike trails link cellar doors offering platters piled with local brie and olive tapenade, while riverside flood-gates create spectacular seasonal reflections between rows of century-old red gums.
Lake Albert
Fringing the Coorong, shallow Lake Albert provides sheltered sailing, pelican spotting and golden reed-bed sunsets. Bird-hides suit twitchers, and Meningie’s lakeside cafés serve Coorong mullet minutes from quiet waterfront holiday shacks and kayak launch spots.
Long Island Reserve
Murray Bridge’s riverfront reserve features free boat ramps, shady gums and a floating pontoon perfect for summer bomb-dives. Skaters tackle the concrete park, while barbecues, playgrounds and walking circuits make it a favourite Sunday gathering place for locals and visitors alike.
Moorook Game Reserve
This quiet wetland north of Kingston-on-Murray protects red-gum lagoons filled with black swans, herons and rare Regent parrots. Free bush camps sit metres from the water, where sunrise paddles weave through misty billabongs alive with bird-song.
Loch Luna National Park
Interconnected creeks and floodplains create a canoe-and-kayak labyrinth teeming with turtles and kingfishers. Rustic campsites back onto the water, and evening frogs provide a natural soundscape as camp-fires crackle under vast Riverland stars.
Coorong National Park
Stretching 130 kilometres, the Coorong’s salt-lagoon chain hosts migratory waders, epic 4WD beach drives and celebrated Ngarrindjeri cultural stories. Fishers chase mulloway in pounding surf, while campers savour cockle-filled sunsets far from city lights.
Sturt Reserve
Named after explorer Charles Sturt, this Murray Bridge riverside parkland packs a dual-lane boat ramp, riverside café, miniature railway and wide lawns perfect for weekend markets. House-boats tie up overnight, strolling to town’s pubs in five easy minutes.
Lake Alexandrina
Covering 650 square kilometres, freshwater Lake Alexandrina offers glassy sailing reaches, kite-surfing thermals and ample space for quiet shoreline bird-watching. Charming hamlets like Clayton Bay provide jetty pubs and laid-back holiday homes under one hour from the Fleurieu beaches.
Murray Bridge Golf Club
Tree-lined fairways weave beside natural mallee scrub and wildlife-rich lagoons. Country-style green fees, modern clubhouse dining and a new undercover driving range tempt day-trippers, while local members finish evening rounds beneath pink Murray sunsets.
Monarto Zoo
Spanning 1,500 hectares, Monarto is the world’s largest open-range zoo. Safari buses roll past roaming giraffe herds, lions and rhinos, while behind-the-scenes encounters let visitors hand-feed meerkats or shadow cheetah keepers just 50 minutes from Adelaide.
Monarto Safari Park (expansion)
Currently expanding to include luxury glamping lodges and a dramatic lion-encounter bridge, Monarto Safari Park’s next phase promises immersive African-style stays. Guests will wake to zebra views, dine under canvas and join dawn ranger tours in true safari fashion.
Big Bend Cliffs
Sheer multicoloured sandstone walls tower 30 metres above a gentle Murray bend near Swan Reach. House-boats tie beneath honeycomb caves, kayakers glide through mirrored reflections and golden hour paints the cliffs vivid orange for unforgettable holiday photos.
Mannum Waterfalls
Seasonal rains send water tumbling over granite outcrops five kilometres from historic Mannum. Easy walking tracks thread between rock pools favoured by wallabies, offering cool picnic spots and sweeping views across rolling mallee farmland to the river plains.
Ngarkat Conservation Park
Remote desert heathlands span dune systems alive with mallee fowl, lace monitors and vibrant spring wildflowers. 4WD sand tracks challenge adventurers en-route to secluded bush camps where Milky Way views stretch horizon to horizon in absolute silence.
Murray Bridge Speedway
High-banked clay oval thrills motorsport fans with sprint-car, late-model and monster-truck meets under dazzling lights. Affordable family tickets, pit-lane passes and food-truck fare create a festive night-out vibe just minutes from the town’s riverfront accommodation and pubs.