Water Activities

The Murray River is a hotspot for watersports, with many holidaymakers heading to the river for thrilling water-skiing and boating. You can grab the right equipment from hire companies along the Murray.

Hire equipment & lessons
Breeze Holiday Hire at Mannum has jet skis, knee-boarding equipment, canoes, kayaks and more. They also offer ski lessons and ski boat hire. And Jimmyb Water Sports has a great range of water equipment for hire including  single or double kayaks, tubes and more.

And if you need some help getting up on your skis, the Footing Fever Water Ski School will be able to give you a helping hand to get you skiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding and barefooting like a pro. They've got coaching sites along the river.

Canoeing
You'll find great canoeing trails right along the length of the Murray River - from The Coorong and Lake Alexandrina to the northern reaches in the Riverland. And tour operators like Riverland Leisure Canoes can help you discover the tranquil backwaters of the river.

Fishing
If you want to take life at a slower pace, fishing on the Murray would have to be one of the most relaxing activities. Whether you're a keen angler or an enthusiastic amateur, there's a million ideal fishing spots along the Murray River.

River Cruises
Of course, the Murray River is known for the river cruising opportunities it provides. There are plenty of relaxing river cruises to take. Share them with family and friends. Make a houseboat your base or all your water activities.

Don't hesitate - make the Murray River your favourite holiday destination.