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ALMONDCO ALMOND HUT
Almondco Almond Hut is home to Australia’s premium quality Almonds – from natural to roasted to tongue tingling flavoured almonds. There are over 60 different products. You can see us hard at work while you shop with our viewing window into the factory. Gift baskets and sample bags available. Opposite the Renmark Golf Club.
Sturt Highway, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 8840
E: almondhut@almondco.com.au
www.almondco.com.au
Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4pm |
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ARGO BARGE
Renowned as the largest Barge to operate on the Murray River system, the Argo was used mainly to pump water into or out of the main River, and was employed in the construction of the locks, weirs and barrages during the 1920’s. View the Barge from the rivers edge as it undergoes restoration by a committed group of volunteers who meet each Tuesday morning. Want to learn more about the Argo Barge?
 Click here to download brochure.
84 Murray Avenue, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 6704 or Freecall 1300 661 704
E: tourist@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au
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CAMMIES ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES
The largest range of antiques and collectables in the Riverland. China, glassware, furniture, huge range of 2nd hand books, enamel signs, garagenalia and tools. There is truly something for everyone! Also in stock is a good range of local jams, relishes and sauces. A must see for any keen browser. Ample parking. Ask about our free delivery service to Adelaide, Sunraysia & Riverland areas.
Sturt Highway, Paringa
P: (08) 8595 5400
E: antiques@cammies.com.au
www.cammiesantiques.com.au
Open 7 days 9am – 5pm |
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CHAFFEY THEATRE
The Chaffey Theatre is named after brothers William and George Chaffey who established Australia’s first irrigation settlement in 1887. The Riverland Mallee’s Premier Arts and Entertainment Venue. An excellent choice for convention organisers wishing to take delegates away from the hustle and bustle of fast-paced city environments to a quieter regional setting to focus on the issues at hand and enjoy the local hospitality. Live shows, concerts, theatre productions, conferences and exhibitions. First class Dolby surround sound for the latest release films. Theatre tours are available. Please check with the theatre for accessibility.
Via Seventeenth Street, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 1800
E: chaffey@countryarts.org.au
www.chaffeytheatre.com.au
Box Office: Mon – Fri 9:30am – 4:30pm,
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COONGALENA COTTAGE ART STUDIO
Artist in residence is Yvonne Lempens. Come and browse amongst Yvonne’s paintings, admire the majestic views of the Pike and Murray Rivers from an elevated, natural bushland setting. The modest Coongalena Cottage Art Studio is nestled in a picturesque garden with panoramic views of Coongalena Island. It features all this plus a hospitable welcome with complimentary refreshments.
Pike Creek Road, Lyrup
P: (08) 8583 8386 or M: 0421 514 954
View by appointment, please call to arrange a time |
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FRANK HARDING COLLECTION
View with a mirror Australia’s only Bushranger Ceiling Mural with audio commentary. An amazing 800 square feet of colonial history with memorabilia from the past. Also on offer, a unique series of aviation paintings compiled as a dedication to all young men who served with the RAAF during World War Two. An actual event described, and co signed by the pilot. The collection is a thank you to all brave men that helped to keep this wonderful country free. Open by appointment.
Cnr Sixteenth Street & Murtho Street, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 6972 or M: 0405 622 565
View by appointment, please call to arrange a time |
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GOLF DRIVING RANGE @ RENMARK GOLF CLUB
Enjoy some time out hitting a few golf balls at our world class driving range. All equipment is available for hire including balls and golf clubs. Our facility boasts a full length driving range; 12m 40m levelled grass tee off area and both practice chipping and putting greens. All hire equipment is available from our fully stocked golf shop where our friendly staff will assist you with your needs.
Sturt Highway, Renmark
P: (08) 8595 1514
www.jcgolf.com.au
Open 7 days 8am - 5pm
DST Fri & Sat 8am - last booking |
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GOANNA HILL GALLERY
Stephen Everingham, resident artist and proprietor of Goanna Hill Gallery. ‘Painter of the people’. All the work at the gallery is generated by Steve and the gallery includes his working studio.
Heather Everingham, local historian for the Riverland region and secretary of the Renmark Branch of the National Trust, Olivewood Estate. Heather has her office at the gallery.
77 Hughes Avenue (just off Sturt Highway), Paringa
P: (08) 8595 5420
E: contact@goannahillgallery.com.au
www.goannahillgallery.com.au
Mon – Sun 10am – 5pm |
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JC GOLF ACADEMY @ RENMARK GOLF CLUB
Come on out to the world class JC Golf Academy at the Renmark Golf Club for a golf coaching experience of a lifetime. Anyone and everyone are welcome! Whether you are by yourself, with a partner or even with the family there is a golf lesson package for you. Starting from 1, 2 or 3 day academy packages or even a simple 1 hour lesson. Bookings are essential.
Sturt Highway, Renmark
P: (08) 8595 1514
www.jcgolf.com.au
Open 7 days |
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LOCK 5
Built during the 1920’s to regulate the flow and the levels of the Murray River. Visit the informative rotunda explaining how the Lock was installed and maybe see a vessel passing through.
Lock Five Road, Paringa
P: (08) 8595 5114
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LYRUP FERRY
The 18m wooden hull ferry operates (at no charge to passengers) 24 hours a day and is one of eleven cable ferries left operating in South Australia. It has a 50 tonne capacity, which equates to approximately 67 passengers and 8 vehicles. The distance from the Murray Mouth to the Lyrup Ferry is 334.5 km. All punts were originally owned by the State Government and managed by District Councils who leased them to operators. Mr Charles Rowlands was the first lessee and he began operating the Lyrup punt in March or April 1918. He paid three pounds in rent to the District Council of Paringa for its first year of operation. For more information refer to the book Pike River Reflections. |
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NUTS ABOUT FRUIT
A must stop while you are in Renmark. The warm inviting country atmosphere welcomes you in to enjoy our fantastic selection of quality dried fruit and nuts and so much more. Appealing to the young and old, you'll be delighted with the range on offer. Healthy dried fruit, nuts, fruit slices, biscuits, jams, honey & souvenirs. Indulge with chocolates, gourmet goodies and gift baskets.
22 Renmark Avenue, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 4090
www.nutsaboutfruit.com.au
Mon – Fri 9am – 5:30pm; Sat 9am – 1pm;
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OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE
The Old Customs House was originally established to take some control over the large volume of river craft travelling between various ports on the Murray River. New South Wales, which claimed the river as part of its colony, built customs houses at its state borders to impose duties on items being transported by river from Victoria and then from South Australia. This caused much dissent and anger with other colonies and they too eventually established customs houses at state borders. On 8th April 1884, (3 years before Renmark was established) a reserve for a customs house to be known as Port Murthoo (close to the Victorian border) was gazetted. In 1901, Federation brought an end to customs houses, free trade was allowed between states.
In 1902, the Commonwealth Gazette announced the Customs House at Port Murthoo (known today as Border Cliffs) in the State of South Australia was to close. Today, the Customs House Houseboats operates from the Old Customs House, which is a private home and a general store, open from 9am to 5pm everyday except for Christmas Day. Some supplies are available such as ice, fishing bait and some tinned foods. Customs House Houseboats has a fleet of 8 boats ranging from 6 berth to 12 berth and remains the only company moored between Lock 6 and Wentworth, a distance of 220 river kilometres.
Click here to download the brochure.
Murtho Road, Paringa
P: (08) 8595 8063
www.customshouseboats.com.au
View at any time. The General Store is Open 7days 9am – 5pm |
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OLIVEWOOD HISTORIC HOMESTEAD AND MUSEUM
The home of the Chaffey Bros, founders of Australia’s first irrigation settlement in Renmark in 1887. The Chaffey Brothers were Canadian by birth and had previously founded successful irrigation settlements in California, USA. The brothers had been invited to Australia during the course of a tour of America by Alfred Deakin, a member of the Victorian Parliament of the day, to investigate the possibility of establishing an irrigation colony in Australia. The chosen land was that of Mildura. The Victorian Parliament decided to negotiate. In the meantime, South Australia Premier Downer contacted the Chaffey Brothers and immediately made land available on the Murray.
The agreement to establish the Renmark Irrigation Colony was signed on 14th February 1887. This made Renmark the first irrigation colony in Australia. A National Trust property since 1979, view the pine log home, which was occupied by Charles Chaffey and his family, early photos, collection of photography equipment and plenty of interesting memorabilia. Light luncheon by arrangement.
For more information about Olivewood visit Discover Murray River.
Cnr Renmark Avenue & Twenty-First Street, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 6175
Tues 2pm – 4pm; Wed closed; Thurs – Mon 10am – 4pm
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PARINGA BRIDGE
The Paringa Suspension Bridge is one of only four still spanning the Murray River. Officially opened on 31st January 1927, the lift span still opens to allow river cruisers and houseboats to ply the waters of the Murray. The Bridge lifts Monday – Friday at 9.30am and 2.30pm depending on river traffic. In the early days, a hand winch ferry was in operation and after came a motorised ferry before the Bridge was built. The centre lane was used as a rail track until 1986 and was removed when the Renmark Railway Station closed in 1982. The centre lane is now a bike and pedestrian track.
Sturt Highway, Paringa
M: 0408 839 494 |
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PARINGA MOTOR MUSEUM
Display of up to 40 large and small stationary engines restored to working condition. Old farm machinery, tractors and other items of rural interest. Run by local dedicated volunteers from the Renmark Paringa Museum Community Group. See the action on a Tuesday or Friday morning or browse through on any other weekday. Gold coin entry, children are free.
Sturt Highway, Paringa
M: 0427 012 780
Mon – Fri 9am – 12pm |
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PADDLE STEAMER ‘INDUSTRY’
Originally designed specifically to remove snags from the River, the PS Industry was commissioned as a work boat for the SA Engneering and Water Supply Department in January 1911 and assisted in the construction and maintenance of the locks and weirs along the Murray. Retired in 1969, she became a floating static museum along the Renmark riverfront until the volunteer group ‘The Friends of the PS Industry’ formed and oversaw her restoration. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of the tireless volunteers she now steams at regular intervals throughout the year and is a majestic sight moored on the Renmark riverfront. Built at Goolwa, South Australia, its weight and dimensions are; Length - 108’3”, Beam - 18’6”, Draught - 4’ and Weight - 96 tonnes. Want to learn more about the PS Industry?
Click here to download the brochure or read history
84 Murray Avenue, Renmark
Access via the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre
P: (08) 8586 6704
E: tourist@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au
Mon – Fri 9am – 4.30pm; Sat 9am – 3.30pm;
Sun & Public Holidays 10am – 3.30pm |
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POSSUM PARADE
View the friendly possums each evening at dusk on the lawns of the Renmark riverfront opposite the Renmark Hotel.
Murray Avenue, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 6704
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RENMARK GOLF CLUB
Highly rated 18 hole golf course with superb greens in a tree lined setting, resident professional, fully stocked pro shop, coaching available, motorised carts, hire equipment available, visitors welcome.
Sturt Highway, Renmark
P: (08) 8595 1649 or Pro Shop: (08) 8595 1514
www.renmarkgolfclub.com.au
Golf Course available during daylight hours, please call to arrange a time.
Pro Shop is Open 7 days 8am – 5pm |
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RENMARK GLIDING CLUB
The Renmark Gliding Club was established in 1952. The Club currently operates a two seat training glider, two single seat gliders and a fully certified two seat Jabiru Ultralight Aircraft. Trading as Riverland Sport Aviation, they also offer scenic flights. This is a fantastic way to view the magnificent Murray River and Riverland region when visiting Renmark. Enjoy the river views in the cool morning in a powered aircraft or fly high in a glider in the warmth of the afternoon. Many of our members are involved with several forms of aviation. You are invited to come to out to Renmark airport weekend’s and have a look at what we do. Trial Instructional Flights also available. For more information, please contact us.
Renmark Airport
Airport Road, Renmark
M: 0417 890 215
www.sportaviation.riverland.net.au |
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RUSTON’S ROSE GARDEN
Australia’s Largest Rose Garden and home of the National Rose Collection of Australia.
A fantastic tourist attraction for the garden lover and classic car enthusiast. At Ruston's, take pleasure in 27 acres of flowering trees, shrubs, camellias and hibiscus set amongst 50,000 rose bushes. Delight in the scenery from the lookout or just wander through the colourful and fragrant gardens. Browse in our gift shop which features a large range of gifts and local art works, purchase some freshly cut flowers or spend some time looking at the historic racing and classic car display. Enjoy our delicious Devonshire teas or stay for a home cooked lunch in our licensed café.
If you have a special occasion coming up, Ruston's can provide a charming venue along with catering and a range of seating styles. The Ruston's Roses function room can cater for up to 300 guests in cocktail format and 180 guests for a sit down meal. Our outdoor areas are also available for small and large events and functions.
Moorna Street, Renmark
P: (08) 8586 6191
www.rustonsroses.com
Open 7 days 9am – 5pm |
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THE BLACK STUMP
The largest of 11 known black stumps in Australia. This impressive black stump is a 600 year old river red gum root system. It is 8m in diameter and weighs approximately 8 tonne. First sighted near Chowilla, it has been at its current location since 4th July 1984 after a 5 day journey down the Murray.
Murtho Road, Paringa
P:
(08) 8586 6704
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