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Waikerie Lions Riverfront Park

Waikerie, SA

About this rest area

Waikerie Lions Riverfront Park is a popular day-use area near the Waikerie ferry. Known for its scenic riverside vistas, the park incorporates barbecue facilities and modern toilets. Visitors often enjoy picnicking, walking, and relaxing in the expansive grassy region, while the nearby jetty often hosts small boats. For additional convenience, a shopping area is within walking distance for grocery top-ups. The iconic Murray Rive Queen, a stationary paddlewheel boat that houses a backpacker accommodation and cafe, can be spotted close by. Moreover, a free cable ferry operates day and night, offering transportation across the river.

Waikerie Lions Riverfront Park, located just downstream from the Waikerie ferry, offers a day-use, grassy riverfront park with excellent amenities for the perfect picnic spot. With clean, modern toilets and several covered BBQ spots scattered along the river bank, it invites visitors to enjoy a tranquil, yet lively atmosphere. Small boats often tie up by the provided jetty, with the nearby shopping area offering convenient resupply for traveling river-goers. The park is also home to the permanently moored Murray River Queen, an iconic paddle steamer, now an exclusive backpacker accommodation with a public cafe onboard. The serene riverside life is further enhanced by the 24/7 river cable ferry service, offering free transportation for vehicles across the river. Experience the relaxing river lifestyle at its best at Waikerie Lions Riverfront Park.

How to Get There

One-way traffic. Limited parking bays.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Children's Play Facility
Shade
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Canoeing Kayaking
Bin
Photo Opportunity
Unknown feature
Walking
Bird Watching
Day Use Area
Murray River Queen sells Thai food. Eat in or takeaway.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Beautiful riverside park
Public Parking
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Jetty for small boats to moor while shopping
Numerous covered BBQs
Day Rest Area
"Children's playground
Pets Welcome

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
25° / 15°
💧 70%
THU☁️
25° / 15°
FRI☁️
24° / 13°
SAT☁️
25° / 14°
💧 5%
SUN☁️
31° / 13°
💧 6%

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