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Waikerie is known as the 'citrus capital' of Australia and is surrounded by more than a million fruit trees making it the centre of the important South Australian citrus industry located in the heart of the Riverlands.

Waikerie is a small, pleasant town, which sits atop limestone cliffs above the Murray River. The town affords spectacular views of the river gums an abundant bird life along the river, which makes it worth the diversion off the Sturt Highway necessary to get to Waikerie.

'Waikerie' is an aboriginal world meaning 'many wings of things that fly' and the town is true to its name not only for its abundant bird life, but also its reputation as a 'gliders paradise'. Gliding enthusiasts worldwide enthuse about the magnificent views and Waikerie thermals.

Waikerie is a central sport for house boating and water sports along one of the longest stretches of accessible riverbank on the Murray. A ferry service, one of the few remaining on the Murray, provides transport from the north side of the river to Waikerie.

Features

  • Broken Cliffs - interesting fossil deposit, popular fishing spot
  • Nor'west Bend Private Museum - relics of the regions history
  • Stop at the conspicuous big Orange Tree for visitor information, local produce and crafts
  • Visit Gluepot Reserve, renowned for prolific birdlife
  • House boating
  • Water sports
  • Excellent golf course
  • Gliding in this gliders paradise

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