Whether you are visiting the Riverland for a specific occasion, working or holidaying in our region, your accommodation plays as much a part of your vacation experience as the areas you visit.

Extensive renovations have been carried out to the motel units bringing them up to a 3½ star rating.

The Waikerie Hotel Motel offers a variety of modern and comfortable self contained motel suites from budget to executive rooms (including spa). Catering is available to all rooms for breakfast and evening meals.

The Murray River Queen based at the Waikerie riverfront is a unique floating motel with various dining facilities.

The motel has 48 rooms, from the top deck staterooms complete with spas, to executive rooms, doubles, single and budget bunk accommodation.

Packages are available for golfing, gliding, eco tours and bus companies are most welcome. We are happy to assist with special requirements and can help you plan your special occasion, be it a wedding party or conference.

The Kirriemuir Motel offers well appointed motel units with split system air conditioning for whisper quiet year round comfort. Relax in a two-person spa in one of the spacious executive suites.

Enjoy a game of half-court tennis adjacent to BBQ area surrounded by citrus tress or take in the views of orchards and River Murray Valley from the balcony area.

Self contained en suite cabin units are also available along with a disabled persons unit.

The Waikerie Caravan Park is conveniently located just a leisurely stroll across Parklands to the mighty Murray River, and a short walk to the main street shopping district. Families are well catered for with the Apex Park and playground adjoining the park. Across the road are the Fauna Park, Waikerie Football Oval and the Lions Playground.

Set in quiet shady surrounds, the Waikerie Caravan Park is a well appointed modern park. The park boasts large well shaded Powered sites, a modern amenities area with coin operated laundry, special needs bathroom, a first class camp kitchen and a BBQ area.We have 4 star 2 bedroom Villas, 3 star Ensuite Cabins, Park Cabins, On Site Vans and Budget Cabins available. The Reception area also includes a limited kiosk with a small range of Tourist Information, daily newspapers, ice and gas refills.

The cottage, set on a 400-acre cattle property with 3km of quiet River Murray frontage, has a generous, tiled living area with picture windows to take advantage of the views.

The sandbar and boat landing make an ideal location for swimming, water skiing, canoeing and fishing. Bird watchers will appreciate the large lagoon that is home to many species of water birds in high rivers and the close proximity to birds Australia's Glue Pot Station. The cottage will appeal to holidaymakers seeking a relaxing break in secluded and picturesque surroundings.

Bessie's is a lovely unpretentious old Settlers Cottage with a great personal history and a mixture of olde world charm and modern conveniences, situated in a quiet street of Morgan.

The cottage is self contained and includes 3 large bedrooms, large lounge, separate dining, well equipped kitchen, modern bathroom/toilet, laundry with washing machine/dryer. It features polished wooden floors, open fire place, TV, air cooler, antique furniture, wood stove as well as electric, ceiling fans throughout bedrooms and lounge, large shady lawned backyard, gas bbq.

Provisions for cooked and continental breakfasts, fruit juice and tea and coffee making facilities.

Salter's Station Holiday Home and Bed and Breakfast accommodation is situated at Blanchetown just a short drive from the River Murray.

The 3 bedroomed home has all linen provided, electric blankets, full cooking facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, provisions for cooked or continental breakfast, colour TV and VCR, ceiling fans in some rooms, airconditioning in main bedroom, sunroom/eating area, undercover parking, bathroom/laundry, gas bbq, boat launching facilities within 1km, adjoining wine tasting and cellar door sales.

Bindmurra is a 37,000 acre working property with 2kms of river frontage at Blanchetown.

Visitors are welcome to participate or observe the daily farm activities of Bindmurra which has 8,000 sheep, 50 head of cattle, 40 acres planted to vines for winemaking, potato crops and grain crops.

The Bindmurra Cottage and Bindmurra Home is available for accommodation and has all the luxuries of home. Both places have accommodation for 8 people, wood fire, colour TV and video, microwave oven, fully equipped kitchen and all linen is supplied. Bindmurra is a member of the SA Farm and Country Holidays association.

Green & Gold Houseboats has been owned and operated by James and Ruth Copeland for the past 15 years. They offer tourists 8 boats (2-12 berth) to choose from 1-6 bedrooms. These boats range from budget to luxury.

For the couple they have the small and easy to handle 'Me-and-er'. For the small family, two couples or even honeymooners they have 'Katarina' which comes complete with a spa. For the larger groups you can choose from 5 or 6 bedrooms and select 1 or 2 bathrooms boats with 2 lounges. For total luxury there is the new 3 storey boat 'Mesmerized'. This boat offers tourists plenty of space for the larger groups and the added luxury of an undercover Jacuzzi.

No matter what your taste or budget, there is a size and style to suit everyone.

The 'Jensta' is a 3 bedroom 8 berth houseboat with roomy front & back decks & a top deck with awning. Spacious kitchen & living areas, air conditioned, gas heating, microwave, TV, video, DVD player & CD player.

A dinghy is supplied.

'Jensta' has wheelchair access to all areas except the sundeck.

Ideal for family holidays cruising a beautifully part of the Murray River.

Griffens Marina Blanchetown, your number one spot for houseboat holidays, is located above Lock 1, where there is always plenty of deep water for boating, swimming and fishing. Home to six hire houseboats, including the award winning Quality Houseboats, our moorings are only a casual ninety minute drive from Adelaide through the beautiful Barossa Valley.

Enjoy an abundance of excellent mooring spots, magnificent cliffs filled with nesting birds and tranquil lagoons ideal for exploring in a kayak. The Marina is nestled below limestone cliffs and offers flat lawned access to your houseboat. After receiving your tuition from our qualified instructors, your personal journey of discovery begins...it's so easy!

There are many beautiful camping spots on the river right throughout the Waikerie region.

Some of the main camping areas are Lowbank, Maize Island, Holder, Ricciuto Creek, Ramco Point and Hogwash.

Please enquire at the Waikerie Visitor Information Centre for more detailed information.