1/62The Riverbend Caravan Park, which was evacuated as a precaution. There was a concern that their privately built levee may have been breached. Picture Dean Martin
Gallery: Dramatic flood photos as threat rises
The rising River Murray is threatening homes and businesses - but locals are making the most of it.
2/62The Riverbend Caravan Park, which was evacuated as a precaution. There was a concern that their privately built levee may have been breached. Picture Dean Martin
3/62The Riverbend Caravan Park, which was evacuated as a precaution. There was a concern that their privately built levee may have been breached. Picture Dean Martin
4/62Looking towards the Riverbend caravan park, from the Paringa side. Picture Dean Martin
5/62A flooded road between Renmark and Paringa. Picture Dean Martin
6/62A flooded road between Renmark and Paringa. Picture Dean Martin
7/62The Murray, between Renmark and Paringa, looking towards the Riverbend Caravan Park, from the Paringa side. Picture Dean Martin
8/62The well-trodden footpath along the river front near the Renmark Club, is now under water. Picture Dean Martin
9/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
10/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
11/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
12/62The ’Industry paddle steamer near the Renmark Club - on the right of frame is a flood marker. 7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
13/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
14/62The footpath along the river front near the Renmark Club. Picture Dean Martin
15/62The footpath along the river front near the Renmark Club, is now under water. Picture Dean Martin
16/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
17/62he Lions Park is now under water, behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 Caravan Park at Renmark. 7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
18/62he Lions Park is now under water, behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 Caravan Park at Renmark. 7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
19/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
20/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
21/62The floodwaters rise outside the Renmark Club, Picture Dean Martin
22/62The bridge over the Murray, between Renmark and Paringa. 7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
23/62Riverland flooding - At Renmark, the Murray River is becoming increasingly swollen. The Riverbend Caravan Park was evacuated as a precaution. There was a concern that their privately built levee may have been breached. 7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
24/62Riverland flooding - At Renmark, the Murray River is becoming increasingly swollen. Another closed road. This one in Paringa. 7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
25/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
26/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
27/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
28/62Liba Liba Parade in Renmark, now leads into a lake.7 December 2022. Picture Dean Martin
29/62The swollen Murray at Waikeri. Picture Dean Martin
30/62The Lions Park at Renmark is now under water behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 caravan Park. Picture Dean Martin
31/62The Lions Park at Renmark is now under water behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 caravan Park. Picture Dean Martin
32/62The Lions Park at Renmark is now under water behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 caravan Park. Picture Dean Martin
33/62The Lions Park at Renmark is now under water behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 caravan Park. Picture Dean Martin
34/62At Waikerie, the Murray River is becoming increasingly swollen. Picture Dean Martin
35/62Riverland flooding at Waikerie, where the Murray River is becoming increasingly swollen on December 3. Picture Dean Martin
36/62Riverland flooding at Waikerie, where the Murray River is becoming increasingly swollen on December 3. Picture Dean Martin
37/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
38/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
39/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
40/62Liba Liba Pde in Renmark, now leads into a lake. Picture Dean Martin
41/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
42/62A flooded property just off the Sturt Highway approaching Renmark. Picture Dean Martin
43/62A flooded property just off the Sturt Highway approaching Renmark. Picture Dean Martin
44/62The Lions Park at Renmark is now under water behind the levee bank built to protect the Big4 caravan Park. Picture Dean Martin
45/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
46/62Riverland flooding at Waikerie, where the Murray River is becoming increasingly swollen on December 3. Picture Dean Martin
47/62A flooded property just off the Sturt Highway approaching Renmark. Picture Dean Martin
48/62A cell wall levee is currently constructed along the river front near the Renmark Club, which is itself in danger of being flooded. Picture Dean Martin
49/62Rogers Road now leads into a lake, just off the Sturt Highway approaching Renmark. Picture Dean Martin
50/62At Berri, a popular walking trail is now an ideal kayaking trail and meanders through woodlands of river red gums and black box. Hayden Dreckow and his kids Eva and William enjoy a paddle on the trail. Picture: Dean Martin
51/62Construction continues on the levee at Cobdogla near Barmera. Picture Dean Martin
52/62Hayden Dreckow and his kids Eva and William enjoy a paddle on the trail. Picture: Dean Martin
53/62Hayden Dreckow and his kids Eva and William enjoy a paddle on the trail. Picture: Dean Martin
54/62A Berri walking trail is now an ideal kayaking trail. Picture Dean Martin
55/62Construction continues on the levee at Cobdogla near Barmera. Picture Dean Martin
56/62A Berri walking trail is now an ideal kayaking trail. Picture Dean Martin
57/62Pelicans swim through a house in the Riverland. Picture: Andrew Lawson
58/62A Berri walking trail is now an ideal kayaking trail. Picture Dean Martin
59/62Berri tour guide Kym Werner takes people for a trip through the flooded walking trail. Picture Dean Martin
60/62Mannum Football Club players fill sandbags as part of pre-season training. Picture: Mannum Football Club
61/62Skye and Chloe Golding enjoy the now-underwater swing at Apex Park, in Ramco near Waikerie. Picture: Julia Golding
62/62Skye and Chloe Golding enjoy the now-underwater swing at Apex Park, in Ramco near Waikerie. Picture: Julia Golding
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