Tour Description
5 Days / 4 Nights: 3 – 7 April 2026
Twin Share: $2,425 per person.
Sole Use: $2,739 per person.
Experience South Australia’s productive Riverland during the vibrant Easter season. This five-day journey combines heritage exploration, artisan food and wine experiences, and scenic Murray River landscapes. From historic homesteads and fascinating museums to paddle steamer cruises and local Easter markets, discover the region’s pioneering spirit and contemporary creativity. Four comfortable nights at Loxton Hotel Motel provide your welcoming base for daily discoveries across this thriving agricultural heartland.
Included in the tour:
- Four (4) nights accommodation
- all meals as outlined in the itinerary
- chauffeured transfers from home to your point of departures and return home at the end of the tour
- all attractions listed in the itinerary including a guided tour of Pines Historic House & Garden
- PS Industry cruise on the Murray River
- tasting at Angove Family Wines
- visit and morning tea at Olivewood
- free time at Barmera Easter Markets
- browse The Collective
- Loxton and visit at Loxton Historical Village.
Not included:
- Travel insurance, personal expenses for items not included in the itinerary
Pick-up:
- Chauffeured transfers from your home to the point of departure and return home at the end of the tour.
Your Itinerary
DAY 1 | Friday 3 April 2026 | Journey to the Riverland
Your Riverland adventure begins with a morning departure from Adelaide, travelling through the picturesque Adelaide Hills to Callington for passenger pick-ups before continuing across the productive Murray Plains. After a refreshing morning tea stop in Tailem Bend, we venture to Karoonda where stunning silo art has transformed this agricultural town into a regional art destination. The spectacular murals celebrate the area’s grain-growing heritage with vibrant, large-scale imagery that has become an Instagram sensation. Continuing to Loxton, we arrive at the historic Pines Historical Home for lunch in this beautifully preserved property. Built in the 1920s for one of Loxton’s pioneering families, the homestead showcases period furnishings and fascinating family collections. A comprehensive guided tour reveals stories of early Riverland settlement, agricultural development, and the social history of this prosperous region. The late afternoon brings check-in at Loxton Hotel Motel (08 8584 7266), your comfortable and welcoming home for the next four nights. This centrally located accommodation provides an ideal base for exploring the region’s attractions and experiences. The group gathers for dinner at Berri Hotel, offering the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow travellers over quality regional cuisine before returning to Loxton for a restful evening.
DAY 2 | Saturday 4 April 2026 | Murray River & Wine Country
After breakfast at our accommodation, we enjoy free time exploring Loxton’s main street and experiencing the festive atmosphere of the Loxton Easter Picnic, a beloved local tradition bringing the community together over the Easter weekend. Mid-morning, we travel to Renmark, South Australia’s first irrigation settlement and gateway to the upper Murray. Following morning tea, we board the iconic PS Industry for a memorable cruise along the majestic Murray River. This authentic paddle steamer, with its distinctive twin smokestacks and red gum hull, glides through tranquil river landscapes while your guide shares fascinating insights about the river’s vital role in regional development and the golden age of paddle steamer transport. After a leisurely lunch in Renmark, we visit Roy Farm, a historic homestead property where a 45-minute guided tour reveals stories of pioneering resilience and agricultural innovation, followed by time to sample their estate-grown produce. Our afternoon continues at Angove Family Wines cellar door, where five generations of winemaking expertise is showcased through tastings of their award-winning varietals and fortified wines that have made this region famous. We’ll return to our accommodation in the early evening, with dinner at the hotel completing your first full day of discovery.
DAY 3 | Sunday 5 April 2026 | Heritage Homesteads & Easter Markets
Following breakfast, we embark on a scenic drive through the Riverland’s distinctive landscapes, with opportunities to observe the river’s changing moods and the engineering marvel of the lock systems that transformed this region. Our morning destination is Olivewood, a magnificent National Trust property dating from 1891. This beautifully preserved homestead, set amid established gardens, showcases Victorian-era architecture and period furnishings that tell the story of gracious riverland living. We enjoy traditional devonshire tea in the heritage surroundings before exploring the property’s extensive grounds and learning about its significance in regional history. Continuing to Renmark, we visit the Hotel Renmark’s first-floor museum, which houses an impressive collection documenting the town’s pioneering irrigation settlement and the remarkable story of the Chaffey Brothers’ vision for transforming this arid landscape. Lunch at the hotel provides time to reflect on these fascinating historical insights. The afternoon brings us to Barmera for the vibrant Barmera Easter Markets, where local artisans, producers, and craftspeople showcase their wares. This popular Easter tradition offers everything from handmade goods to regional delicacies, providing the perfect opportunity to find unique souvenirs while soaking in the festive community atmosphere. We’ll return to our accommodation in the late afternoon, with dinner at the hotel completing this heritage-rich day.
DAY 4 | Monday 6 April 2026 | Local Treasures & Living History
After breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive exploring the river’s magnificent cliff-top viewpoints and historic lock systems, including time at Habels Bend for panoramic vistas across the Murray’s winding course through ancient limestone escarpments. Morning tea in Loxton precedes a special private shopping experience at The Collective, where local artisans and makers showcase their creative work in an intimate setting. This curated selection of homewares, gifts, and regional products offers a unique retail experience celebrating Riverland creativity. Our day’s highlight awaits at Loxton Historical Village, an extraordinary living museum featuring over 30 heritage buildings relocated from across the region. This remarkable collection includes period cottages, the original Loxton school, a vintage printing press, and authentic farming equipment, all meticulously preserved to showcase life in the early 20th century. We explore the village’s buildings and displays at leisure, gaining deep insights into pioneering life, before enjoying lunch within these historical surroundings. The afternoon offers free time to relax at our accommodation, perhaps taking a stroll through Loxton’s tree-lined streets or relaxing by the pool. We gather for dinner at the hotel, reflecting on the region’s rich heritage and the remarkable preservation efforts that bring history to life.
DAY 5 | Tuesday 7 April 2026 | Farewell to the Riverland
Following breakfast, we depart Loxton for Barmera, enjoying a leisurely scenic drive around the shores of Lake Bonney, a spectacular expanse of water created by the Murray River that has become a premier destination for water sports and birdwatching. Morning tea at the lakeside provides time to appreciate this beautiful setting and the vibrant bird life that inhabits the wetlands. Continuing to Waikerie, we visit Illalangi Foods for tastings of their acclaimed citrus products and preserves, along with viewing the town’s impressive silo art that celebrates the region’s fruit-growing industry. A brief stop at Rain Moth Gallery showcases local artistic talent before we gather for lunch at the Waikerie Hotel. Our return journey to Adelaide takes us through Truro for a comfort stop, before meeting connecting vehicles at Bolivar for passenger drop-offs. We conclude our Riverland adventure with late afternoon arrival in Adelaide, carrying wonderful memories of Easter in this historic and productive region, enriched by its heritage homesteads, pioneering spirit, and warm community hospitality.
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