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Murray Riverlands

The paddlesteamer Emmylou cruising the Murray River.

Australia’s longest river to get its first luxury cruise ship

PS Australian Star’s first season sailings are filling up; it isn’t hard to see why cruise lovers are jumping at the chance of travelling this river in style.

  • by Brian Johnston
The boardwalk is the most popular of Banrock Station's walks, providing a glimpse into the wetland's vitality.

Banrock Station winery and wetlands: A winery like no other

This wetland, cradled inside a bend in Australia's longest river, is pooled across a winery.

  • by Andrew Bain
Relaxing ... Mannum at dusk.

Mannum, South Australia: Travel guide and things to do

Mannum is a town which stretches along the banks of the Murray River.

Berri, South Australia

Berri, South Australia: Travel guide and things to do

Berri (including Glossop, Monash and Winkie) is a citrus growing area famous for Berri Orange Juice.

River flavour ... savour the views from the breakfast room.

Chestnut Hill Country Retreat, Swan Reach review: Breakfast feast for the eyes

Rod Myer explores the Gippsland Lakes from the comfort of a country retreat.

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Something fishy ... crayfish bounty off Limestone Coast

The upper crustacean

Export markets don't get all the Limestone Coast's seafood bounty, writes David Sly.

Trails of the riverland ... fishing at Mannum.

So good they've bottled it

Flip Byrnes finds the Riverland is rich in vineyards, heritage, fine food and great fishing - and its waters are a tranquil place in which to mess about on boats.

Banrock Station's restaurant overlooks wetlands.

Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre

ART galleries, restaurants, theme parks and chic accommodation destinations - during the past couple of decades vineyards have added to their cellar doors in a bid to win new customers.

  • by Bruce Elder
Ebb and flow ... the PS Murray Princess cruises elegantly down the river.

Tales from the river bank

Bruce Elder takes a trip along the mighty Murray.

Spoilt for choice ... relaxing on the Murray River

What's hot in South Australia

From posh river shacks, quirky pubs and exclusive animals, Katrina Lobley looks at what's new in South Australia.

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