Renmark Attractions
Renmark (pop. 4260) lies in the center of the oldest irrigation area in Australia on the Murray River, near the point where the states of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria meet. The first irrigation system was installed by the Chaffey brothers from Canada in 1887, and now huge plantations of citrus and other fruits are supplied with water from the Murray. The fruit is processed in local canneries and juice factories. Wheat, sheep and dairy farming also make their contributions to the local economy.
Olivewood, the former Chaffey homestead, is a National Trust museum. The town is attractively laid out with gardens and beds of roses. The Renmark Hotel is an imposing three-story building at a bend in the river.
Cruises are run on the Murray River, and house boats can be hired.
Olivewood, the former Chaffey homestead, is a National Trust museum. The town is attractively laid out with gardens and beds of roses. The Renmark Hotel is an imposing three-story building at a bend in the river.
Cruises are run on the Murray River, and house boats can be hired.
