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Murray Bridge
As the name suggests this city is on the banks of the Murray River and located 80km
from Adelaide. This is South Australia's largest river town and a great place to get
involved in all types of water activities. Paddle steamers and Murray River cruises travel
up and down the river for day cruises, overnighters or even weekly trips. Water skiing,
fishing and swimming are all popular activities in Murray Bridge.
Butterfly House
A great way to get up close and personal with these delicate insects. There are many
different species and a myriad of colours. Jervois Road.
Captain's Cottage Museum
This museum has many displays and all sorts of memorabilia, including dolls, riverboats,
machinery and model engines. Thomas Street.
Mypolonga
Located 8km from Murray Bridge this is a pretty place to visit as it filled with fruit
orchards and lovely picnic areas and more water based activities.
Proud Mary
This paddle boat travels slowly up and down the Murray River and is a very relaxing way
to spend a holiday. Proud Mary offers 3 and 5 night cruises and leaves from Murray
Bridge (08 8231 9472).
Puzzle Park
A highlight of this park is the 4.5km maze, and there are many more activities as well,
including an aquarium and mini gold course. Jervois Road.
Nullarbor
The Eyre Highway between Norseman and Adelaide across the Nullarbor is long desert
drive. Part of the road the Ninety Mile Straight is the longest straight road in the world.
The name Nullarbor is a mock Latin word. Null equals no or nothing. Arbor means tree.
Thus it is the plain with no trees, and you will certainly observe the truth inherent in the
name. The plain is the world’s largest slab of limestone. It was formed originally as a
submarine plateau, which then became elevated by the forces of nature. It is riddled with
caves, many linked with the sea, even a hundred kilometres inland.
To cross the Nullarbor by car, remote driving rules apply. From Adelaide take the
Highway 1 to Port Nullarbor and Ceduna. Penong is the best place to stop for fuel and
refreshments. The popular train journery across the Nullarbor is on the Indian Pacific.
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