The Riverland really is one of those South Australian regions that’s got it all! It’s a wine region, has beautiful scenery, great accommodation options & plenty of Riverland fun fun for the whole family!
The beauty of the SA Riverland is that you can choose to stay in one spot such as the central Renmark, or move around the region exploring towns such as Berri, Lake Bonney, or visiting the amazing Monash Playground (seriously, save a whole day for that one), all while sampling some of the great food at one of the many family friendly Riverland cafes or restaurants.
Have a look below at our top picks for a kid friendly Riverland holiday – put it on your list when you are planning your next South Australian family getaway!
Kids in Adelaide acknowledges and respects the traditional owners of the ancestral lands of the Riverland and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Gather the cousins, invite the grandparents and round up a few family friends because Lil Q River Retreat was made for group getaways. Sleeping up to 17 guests and set right on the Murray River at Walker Flat, this spacious retreat combines incredible river views, resort-style facilities and enough room for everyone to spread out and enjoy a proper holiday together. Located within Aruma River Resort, just over an hour from Adelaide and around...
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Roonka Adventure Park is a hidden Riverland gem where adventure meets nature. Owned and run by Scouts SA for over 50 years, it has long been a favourite for school camps, Scouts, and groups. Now families are discovering just how much fun you can have here. Just over an hour and 40 minutes north-east of Adelaide, and nestled on a peaceful stretch of the Murray River near Blanchetown, Roonka is all about outdoor adventures, water fun, and...
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**Want 15% off stays at this park, or a select handful of other Discovery Parks in South Australia? Look and book via THIS LINK and use code KIDSINADL25 at checkout. Valid for stays now to Nov 2026, t&c apply** If seemingly endless holiday park facilities and entertainment for the kids are top of your holiday park list, then Discovery Parks – Renmark Riverfront is hands down South Australia’s best ever option for families....
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*Want 15% off stays at this park, or a select handful of other Discovery Parks in South Australia? Look and book via THIS LINK and use code KIDSINADL25 towards the end of your booking. Valid for stays now to Nov 2026, t&c apply* If you’re looking for a place where the kids drag you out of bed and straight into a kayak, Discovery Parks – Lake Bonney in Barmera is exactly that kind of family getaway. What an absolute Riverland icon for...
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If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if an Aussie bush pub, a museum, and your nan’s shed full of vintage treasures all had a love child, welcome to the Mallee Fowl Restaurant. Tucked away on the Sturt Highway in Monash just near Berri, this Riverland icon is one of those places you honestly have to see to believe. There’s old farm gear tucked between rusty signs, walls covered in Australiana, and a collection of curiosities that somehow...
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Murray River National Park is divided into three separate areas: Katarapko (Winkie), Lyrup Flats (Lyrup) and Bulyong Island (Renmark). Katarapko is also divided into three sections Lock 4 section, Eckert’s Creek section and Katarapko Creek section (not far from Berri). Each section has a separate entrance so you’ll need to make sure you know which section you want to visit before you enter. Katarapko Creek flows through the park and is a great...
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Road trips with kids. The mere phrase sparks fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned parents, yet we often look back on those trip through the rosiest of rose coloured glasses as some of the best family memories don’t we. Usually. We absolutely love those unique experiences that only come with exploring our fantastic state, whether it be a brilliant playground (Check out all the best regional playgrounds here), drool worthy country...
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Find it at: 4 Tobruk Terrace, Loxton This park was built in 2015 and has been a firm Riverland favourite for kids of all ages ever since. Little kids will love the toddler play area, numerous swings and smaller slides and older kids will have a great time climbing all over the giant rope tower and the 15m paddle steamer climbing feature (the PS Jolly Miller), zipping down the fast slide, spinning around on the mousewheel, riding the double...
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Find it at: Madison Road, Monash Most of us oldies will remember Monash Playground from when we were kids. Back in the 80s and 90s it looked a bit like this.. It was EPIC! (and also terrifying) It isn’t as terrifying anymore but it’s still one of S.A’s best playgrounds and definitely worth a visit if you’re staying in the Riverland or passing through. It’s about 3 hours drive from Adelaide between Barmera and...
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Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend is an automotive-themed adventure park for families seeking an exciting day out or a memorable holiday spot. Parents and children will be delighted to discover this unique destination that offers far more than just motorsports. The Welcome Centre serves as the heart of The Bend, featuring an auto gallery that will captivate young minds with its collection of unique cars and motorbikes. Families can...
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Find it at: Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie Opened in December 2018 the Waikerie Water and Nature Play Park was the idea of local couple Clive and Donna Mathews who received a $150,000 Fund My Neighbourhood grant from the SA Government and also raised a further $100,000+ from the local Rotary Club, Council and Go Fund me campaign. (how good is that!). The playground also now includes an accessible roundabout for wheelchairs and an accessible...
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We recently visited South Australia’s Riverland for an extra-long weekend. Having visited the area before we chose Renmark again for its beautiful riverside location and holiday village feel. We decided to leave the caravan home this time and splash out for just a smidge more convenience and stay at the luxurious Renmark River Villas, hosted by Boats and Bedzzz. The accommodation options are great! Boats and Bedzzz host two modern 3-bedroom...
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The Renmark Club is a brilliant spot to relax with a glass of wine and a meal. Its town centre and riverfront location is the ideal place to meet with family and friends and enjoy all the perks life out here affords. This extensive community club is attractive day and night and easily caters for the significant weekend crowd whilst simultaneously hosting a Wedding in the Function Centre adjacent. There are several sections to choose from for...
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If you are looking for a home away from home during your South Aussie Riverland stay, then you need to check out The River Block! This riverfront accommodation in Berri has three bedrooms, a dishwasher, hardwood floors (no worrying about the kids ruining the carpet!) and lots of luxurious touches to make your trip both relaxing and comfortable. The River Block is perched atop the riverbank of a private lagoon with so much fun to be had! Go...
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River Jacks Café holds pride of place on the riverbank, beside the beautiful lawns, right at the start of Berri’s main street. If you are new to town, find the Information Centre & you’ll find River Jacks Cafe right next door – perfect for filling your bellies before you decide where you will adventure next! We took up position outside on the authentically rustic, spacious patio and set about basking in the glorious morning...
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Are you even on holiday if you aren’t actively seeking out a local brewery and making any excuse to just pop in? Woolshed Brewery has become a bit of a Riverland icon and it’s easy to see why. The 100-year old shearing shed with its grated timber flooring is the heart of the brewery and is a great option for kicking back on a wet or cold day. However sit outside if you can – perched on top of a high riverbank, it has a great deck...
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Everytime we head out to the Riverland we find something new to see and do with kids in this region. There really is something for everyone. We really recommend that you leave time to explore more than just one town as they all offer something different and exciting for families. It really is a place that’s got it all. It’s a wine region, has beautiful scenery, great accommodation options & plenty of Riverland fun fun for the whole...
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Find a Murray River Holiday Home for your next getaway! River Shack Rentals accommodation offers the experiences of the old style river shacks you may have visited as a kid, up to modern luxury homes sleeping up to 22 – perfect places to meet family and friends with something to suit everyone. With most properties being under 2 hours – and yet a whole world away from Adelaide, more time can be spent on the river than the road. From breaking...
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Eleni’s Greek at Mallee Estate is a winery and restaurant experience all rolled into one, with a whole lot of history and family love keeping this wonderful Riverland business alive in the heart of Renmark. It often takes a family to create a family friendly experience and this is absolutely the case at Mallee Estate. As soon as we arrived at Mallee Estate we instantly felt at home. The grounds are well manicured and the wooden garden...
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The Berri Hotel Bistro is another large attractive venue serving from a significant and contemporary menu. You can’t go too wrong with a pub meal when you’re on holidays and you’ll find plenty of pub favourites at the Berri Hotel, along with some new options. Located on Riverview Drive in the heart of Berri, you’ll never be too far from the Berri Hotel while exploring this popular Riverland destination. During our visit,...
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Waikerie is a more traditional skate park that unfortunately sits under some big flowering Eucalyptus Trees that drop a lot of leaves and gumnuts and required a big sweep out before we could jump on. A great park for BMX there’s a bowl, flat rail, handrail, grind box as well as some other fun street obstacles including rail, ledge, grinder box etc. Find it at 58 Lawrie Terrace, Waikerie [wpgmza id=”138″ cat=”1″...
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The Renmark Skate Park is easily located on the main highway running through the town and is set in the open space precinct known as Darnley Taylor Park. The Renmark Skate Park is located within Darnley Taylor Park, on the main route through Renmark. It caters for riders of all ages and abilities and is well utilised by locals and visitors to the area. The park has a standard concrete mini ramp, flat bank, blacks, bowl end and small banks and...
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Barmera Skate park is situated on beautifully manicured lawns overlooking the lake and hosts a good combination of interesting features for all ages. *Bonus- only a 5 min ride to the skatepark from the caravan park! Find it on the corner of Whitmore Ave and Nookamka Terrace, Barmera [wpgmza id=”138″ cat=”1″ marker=”882″ zoom=”16″]
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Renmark is the largest (and possibly prettiest?) town in South Australia’s Riverland and it is a great base for exploring the Riverland with kids. Renmark makes a beautiful family weekend or regional SA holiday break, with so much for the whole family to see and do, a visit with the kids is a must for your bucket list! We did the trip in around three hours from Adelaide. We recently spent some time enjoying the FREE waterplay in the town...
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Find it at: James Ave, Renmark We love a cracking regional playground and this one is a beauty. Located on the corner of Eighteenth Street and Renmark Ave, this multi-purpose play space has plenty of parking, is close to large undercover BBQ facilities which overlooks the playground, (and is also undercover) which is suitable for toddlers to teens! The playground has swings, slides, lot of climbing equipment for the avid ninjas in your crew and...
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Find it at: HIgh Street. Morgan We love a themed playground. Anything with a train is pretty much a certain winner with most kids, so a playground with a train AND a paddle steamer to climb in and on is double the fun! You’ll find this playground in the Riverland town of Morgan about 2 hours drive from Adelaide. Choose your method of ascent (stairs, rope ladder or climbing wall) and scale to the top of the paddle steamer for great views...
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