Berri bridge

Berri SA 5343 (Pop 5 000)

Berri is an important Murray River wine and orange juice producing area as well as being a rural service centre. Located 233 km n-e of Adelaide, it was named after the Aboriginal word ‘Bery Bery’ meaning ‘wide bend in the river’. Following an irrigation program (1910) vineyards and orchards were established almost overnight and it was proclaimed a town the next year. Today Berri continues to successfully produce quality products and is home to Australia’s largest orange juice company. Riverland Rodeo (Jan), Speedboat Spectacular (Feb), Art & Craft Fair (Nov).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Berri Ltd, Old Sturt Hwy open (9am-5pm) daily with free entry. Sculpture for Jimmy James, Riverview Dr made of two slabs of black granite with animal engravings to honour the well known Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal tracker who lived in the area from 1940s. Berri Lookout Tower, cnr Fiedler St & Vaughan Tce  excellent town, river and district views. Lions Club Walking Trail scenic 4 km riverside path from Berri Marina to Martin Bend Reserve, a pretty waterskiing and picnic spot. Riverlands Gallery, Wilson St local and visiting exhibitions.

Nearby:
The Big Orange (5 km north on Old Sturt Hwy) Open (9.30am-5pm) daily with free entry. Murray River National Park - Katarapko (south) a picturesque reserve made up of flood plains and mallee with walking trails (Kai Kai & Cragg’s Hut - both 30 min) and Ngak Indau (1 hour). Also the Mallee Drive (6 km). Excellent camping, fishing, canoeing and birdwatching. 

Accommodation:
Berri has 3 motels, one hotel, a number of holiday cabins, a caravan park and houseboats for hire. Visitor Information Centre: Riverview Dr. Tel (08) 8582 5511.

Airport:
Renmark Airport (RMK), off Sturt Hwy. (16 km north).

Hospital:
Renmark Paringa District Hospital, Ral Ral Ave, Renmark. Tel (08) 8580 4100. (15 km north).