Museums
If you're keen to discover river history, then don't miss the Mannum Dock Museum. It's where you'll find the fully restored Paddle Steamer Marion.
The PS Marion was built in 1897 and recommissioned in 1994, following her restoration by a dedicated team of volunteers. During the year, PS Marion undertakes short cruises from Mary Anne Reserve.
The Randell Dry Dock - the only dry dock of its type in the southern hemisphere - is adjacent to the Mannum Dock Museum. It's listed on the South Australian State Heritage Register and the Register of the National Estate.
And visit these other outstanding destinations to discover our heritage:
- Olde Days and Olde Ways Museum, Mannum, featuring three sheds of historical memorabilia
- Captain's Cottage Museum, Murray Bridge for an extensive collection of photos and historical memorabilia
- Old Tailem Town, Tailem Bend - replica colonial village with 90 buildings
- Sedan Heritage Trail - look out for the heritage listed dry-stone walls
- Swan Reach Museum, Swan Reach - tells the story of the great floods of 1917, 1931 and 1956
- Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre, Pinnaroo - includes the Wurfel Grain Collection, the Letterpress Printing Museum, a Heritage Museum, Mallee Women's Exhibition and the Gum Family Collection
- Pomberuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Murray Bridge - collections of art and stories, and dance performances
- Pioneer Park, Karoonda - old railway, farming and pioneer memorabilia
- Heritage walks - find them in most Murraylands towns. Ask the local visitor information centre for details
