Riverland Attractions

Originally a refueling stop for paddle steamers on the Murray River, Berri (pop. 4000) was declared a town in 1911 and is now the commercial center of the Riverland region, an extensive irrigated fruit growing area. At the entrance to the little town is the Big Orange, an enormous reminder of the fact that oranges and lemons are grown here. Opposite the Big Orange is the Riverland Display Centre (old vehicles, Aboriginal arts and crafts).

The Berri Estates is the largest in Australia. A number of fruit-processing factories round Berri can also be visited.

The little township of Morgan (pop. 440) was an important river port in the past. It is the starting point of the important water pipeline to Whyalla.

The 12m high wharves of 1878 are well preserved. Other fine historic buildings are the customs house, courthouse and railroad station.

Peterborough (pop. 2200) is a place of interest to railroad enthusiasts. In the past it was the junction of three different railroad systems, and it is still a railroad town, on the (relatively) busy line from Port Pirie to Broken Hill. There is an interesting Railway Museum, and at weekends and on public holidays the local railroad preservation society runs steam train excursions on a narrow-gauge line.