Mannum Attractions

Mannum (pop. 2000), in the center of a mainly agricultural area (wool, beef, cereals), is one of the oldest settlements on the Murray River. It is the starting point of the water pipeline to Adelaide. Mary Ann, the first paddle steamer on the Murray River, 18m long was built here in 1853. Its huge square boiler stands in the riverfront park, along with a replica of the whaler in which Sturt sailed down the Murray in 1830. The Marion, another paddle steamer, built in 1898, is a museum. Others - the Lady Mannum, Proud Mary and Murray Explorer - operate cruises on the river. House boats on the Murray can be hired.