BIG4 Blanchetown Riverside Holiday Park (CP)

This location has indicated that it is open and available to take ‘Essential Travellers Only’ during the Coronavirus crisis.

* Please understand, travel is to be restricted as much as possible as per Australian Government guidelines.
* Please bear in mind, social distancing and self-isolation rules may be enforced at this location.
* Please make enquiries with the owner/manager of this location via the details below.

If you want to check out the Murray River from the South Australian end, Blanchetown is the perfect spot to do it from. The Riverside Holiday Park is set in a relaxed and tranquil setting, right on the banks of the Murray River and only a short stroll from the centre of town. The park is a bird watchers paradise with a fishing pontoon at either end so you can dip your line and unwind while enjoying beautiful scenery.

Located right on the first lock built on the Murray River in 1922, the park is just 4 minutes from the oldest pub built on the mighty Murray and only 30 minutes drive from the wineries of the Riverland or the Barossa Valley. Both areas offer excellent restaurants, golf courses, historic sites and many other tourist attractions.

Riverside offers a large range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and styles. The large grassed caravan and camping sites are a combination of powered and en-suite sites and most with deco compacted camp pads on grass. Sites are shady and will accommodate camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes, including big rigs with drive through access right down to the river.

They have a full range of clean and well maintained facilities as listed below, including the newly upgraded BBQ area with lights, heating and a big TV screen as well as the communal fire pits where sitting by the fire at Happy Hour is still encouraged.

For those wishing to escape the van or meet up with family and friends who don’t have one, Riverside have a range of well-appointed affordable cabins including Family, Standard Ensuite and Spa Cabins up to their Executive Spa Suites.

If you need a few essentials or want dinner out the van, Blanchetown has a Mini Mart, Post Office/hardware, an RSL and Bowls Club and a couple of pubs. Waikeri is only a short 30 min drive from the park and well serviced with a Woolworths, Doctors, Chemist, a Hospital and more.

HOW TO GET THERE
Easiest access if approaching from the East or West is via the Sturt Highway. Turn into Murraylands Drive, off the highway just near the BP Roadhouse. Follow this right through till it merges into Egerton Street, then veer into Shaw Street, which runs into Sanders Street. From here, the entrance is on your left.

From the South, approaching from Murraylands Road, it will change to West Terrace for a short while. You can then turn right into Egerton Street and follow directions as above.

SITE ACCESS
Site access is easily accessible, wide and level and guests are asked to register at reception upon arrival.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Fee is from $39/night for Powered Site, $49/night for Ensuite Site.
Cabin prices range from $125/night for Standard Cabin Ensuite to $165/night for Exec Spa Suites.

Rates are based on 2 people/site.
Full pricing details are available on their website via the link below.
Bookings are preferred, especially during peak seasons.

THINGS TO DO
Relax in a quiet and peaceful park where you can fish, swim, go canoeing or for those who just want a lazy day, there’s plenty of shade to sit and read a book or simply gaze at the tranquil waters. Blanchetown is only 45 minutes from the Barossa Valley and one hour from the Riverland town of Berri.

Rivergum Cruises
Get up close and personal with nature and see the unique bird life, native flora and local fauna while cruising past 100 foot majestic limestone cliffs and glorious native gum and mallee trees on the picturesque banks of the River Murray. Choose from a variety of short or long luxurious cruises or design your own cruise.

Riverland Biosphere Reserve or Bookmark Biosphere Reserve
One of the largest remaining continuous stands of ancient mallee in the world and home to rare and endangered species, some of which are no longer found anywhere else on earth. Walk, canoe, ride or drive the 27 trails.

Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre
The ideal place to enjoy fine wine, food, and self guided walks on their four magnificent wetland trails.

Loxton Historical Village
Come and step back in time, learn about The Village’s history, view Village memorabilia, taste delicious home-style food and treats and have a self-drive tour around the region’s most interesting historic venues.

Olivewood Homestead
A 1880s wooden-floored log cabin house originally designed for the Chaffey brothers, established the Renmark and Mildura Irrigation Colonies.

Historic Overland Corner Hotel
A great place to appreciate history and enjoy finest locally brewed beers and wines.
Built in 1859, it was originally set up as a watering hole for drovers and overlanders and a temporary camping ground for steamers passing through on the River Murray. You may even see the local ghost

Old Customs House
Visit one of the oldest buildings in the Riverland, 30km east of Paringa,

Monash Adventure Park
Take the kids to this amazing Adventure Park, at Monash, with a giant maze, leaning climbing towers, flying foxes, tree house, burmese rope bridge, basketball and quirky children’s play equipment.