Through the Lens: Riverland’s Most Instagrammable Spots
What’s a holiday to the rustic, whimsical, and captivating Riverland without snagging some Insta-worthy moments? You know what they say about social media: pics or it never happened!
Well, time to wow your followers by going to Riverland’s best spots for photo ops. From the verdant vineyards to the wild wetlands, the places listed by our team below can take your Insta game to a whole new level.
Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Center
Website: https://www.banrockstation.com.au/
Address: Holmes Rd, Kingston on Murray SA 5331
Contact Details: (08) 8583 0299
Operating Hours: Daily – 9 am to 4 pm
Striking a pose with a radiant vineyard as your backdrop might sound like an Aussie cliche, but it works like a wizard’s spell every time.
This spot’s symphony of lush vegetation, brown soil, and deeply purple grapes creates a landscape that begs to be flaunted online.
In addition, Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Center is also surrounded by wetland wonders inhabited by waterbirds and fish (don’t worry, no crocodiles to photo-bomb you here).
We suggest looking for a boardwalk and using the glistening waters as a backdrop!
Recommendations:
- Our team recommends visiting during the golden hour when the setting sun casts a warm, golden glow over the vineyard and wetlands. Try to add a touch of whimsy to your post by saying, “It’s vine o’clock—time for some golden hour glam!”
- Another Instagrammable shot you can take here is the harvest season’s hustle around February to April. The smiling grape-pickers as they reap the fruits of their labor make for wholesome snaps.
Murray River National Park
Website: https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/murray-river-national-park
Address: Katarapko SA 5343
Contact Details: (08) 8595 2111
Operating Hours: Daily – Open 24 Hours
Murray River National Park is a nature photographer’s dream come true. This place offers outback and wetland visuals that might make your followers a teeny-bit jelly.
Oh, and keep your camera ready for unexpected encounters with Murray River’s wildlife.
Whether a kangaroo hops into your frame or a cheeky magpie steals the spotlight, embrace the moment National Geographic-style, and take shots of the untamed wild!
Recommendations:
- If you’re not afraid to get your feet wet, you should beeline for Murray River’s riverbanks and capture the water’s calm flow or the weathered rock formations surrounding the area.
- Why not up the ante by conquering the waters via kayaking? Just make sure to bring a pal who can paddle as you take pics of the unspoiled environment.
The Cube
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thecubemurrayriver/
Address: Wellington Private Marina, Wellington East SA 5259
Contact Details: +61 478 772 311
You can elevate the hip and chic factor of your Insta account by showcasing stunning photos of The Cube—a single-bedroom, fully-equipped houseboat boasting a sleek contemporary design and front-row seats to the Murray River.
We’ve seized the opportunity to capture breathtaking shots here, from the houseboat’s artsy interior to the calm and skilled pelicans lounging and waddling along the riverbanks.
The cherry on top of this fabulous experience is the premium wine they serve, bringing an extra touch of elegance and sophistication to our nature-inspired selfies!
Recommendation: With nature at the forefront here, all you need is a dash of creativity (and flexibility) to take picture-perfect, Insta-worthy shots. We recommend climbing the rooftop deck or getting down low near the waterline.
Try to frame your subject through a porthole or use the unique geometric shapes of The Cube as a backdrop.
Pike River Luxury Villas
Website: https://www.pikeriver.com.au/
Address: 8 Pike Creek Rd, Lyrup SA 5343
Contact Details: 0428 831 045
Pike River Luxury Villas shines with its idyllic location, offering the plain’s greenness, the outback’s rough charm, and the wetlands’ tranquility.
These colliding aesthetics let you take truly unique and jaw-dropping photographs—all while sitting on your private veranda or by a barbecue grill.
Our best shots? We’ll go with our outdoor bathtub portraits with Lyrup’s creeks and plains as our selfie-mates!
Recommendations:
- Explore the trails that surround this magnificent accommodation to find hidden gems and prime spots waiting to be captured, such as wallabies playing by the tranquil creeks!
- Also, if you’re in the mood for sunset picture-taking, head to the wooden porches where you can order wine and food to go along with your Instagrammable visuals!
Ruston’s Rose Garden
Website: http://www.rustons.com.au/
Address: Moorna St, Renmark SA 5341
Contact Details: (08) 8586 6191
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – Closed
- Fri to Sun – 11 am to 5 pm
Ruston’s Rose Gardens is a floral distillery that can have your followers scrolling, double-tapping, and swooning over your Instagram feed. The colorful rose beds are the showstoppers here, but the rosy pathways are also visually striking.
Moreover, with over 4,000 blooming rose species year-round, the gardens offer a never-ending array of kaleidoscopic and fragrant backdrops. It’s a visual feast that will leave your followers longing for a sniff-o-vision Insta feature!
Recommendations:
- Beyond the rose gardens, this spot’s cocktails and spirits are also aesthetically pleasing. The Pink Lily Cocktail is our team’s pick for the most photogenic drink here!
Simply look for a comfy spot, add some petals as props, and voila, you got a drink that’s both a gift to the palate and eyes.
- Our team’s shutterbugs advise you to take shots of the garden’s vintage cars, too. You heard that right—these classic beauties serve as unexpected backdrops to your floral photos while providing a nostalgic vibe.
Lake Bonney
Website: https://www.discoverrenmark.com.au/headings-cliff-lookout
Address: Lake Bonney Riverland, Barmera SA 5345
Operating Hours: Daily – Open 24 Hours
Lakeside zen is what your camera can capture at Lake Bonney, especially during sunset or sunrise when fiery reds and gold adorn the horizon and water like a natural filter.
Also, don’t forget to take snaps of funky houseboats, which add more colors to the skyline.
Our fearless team dared to spice things up with an adrenaline-fueled photo session, so we decided to pose aboard kayaks. Our cameras didn’t escape the wrath of splashes, but the shots were premier snapshots in time!
Recommendation: Another epic activity that will make your Instagram feed shine and stand out is paddleboarding on Lake Bonney’s shallows, where enchanting river red gum trees emerge from the water.
Headings Cliff Lookout
Website: https://www.discoverrenmark.com.au/headings-cliff-lookout
Address: 93 Heading Rd, Murtho SA 5340
Operating Hours: Daily – Open 24 Hours
As true-blooded adventurists and certified nature aficionados, we can’t forget the mesmerizing Headings Cliff Lookout, a craggy and bush-covered Insta-worthy spot overlooking the Murray River.
From the wooden viewing platform, where you’ll feel like the ruler of the world, to the edge of the lookout, where fear takes a backseat to spectacular selfies, every frame we took here is an Instagrammable photo proving our adventurous spirits!
Recommendation: If you have a drone, prepare for striking shots of Headings Cliff Lookout that might make your friends wonder if you’re secretly a professional aerial photographer.
With a drone, you can soar high above the landscape, revealing the intricate patterns and textures of the cliffs and Murray River’s winding paths!
Berri
Website: https://www.visitriverland.com.au/berri
Address: Berri SA 5343
Riverland town Berri is overflowing with scenic spots waiting to be showcased on your feed. We usually start our photo-taking spree here by strutting on the Insta-ready Berri Bridge that crosses the Murray River.
Then, we’ll take an a-peel-ing pose with Berri’s giant orange sculpture. To top off our day in style, we’ll ascend the Berri Tower to get shots of the wetlands’ glorious sunset.
Recommendation: Looking for something quirky? Snap a pic next to the larger-than-life Murray cod statue. With this whopper of a photo, you’ll surely hook your followers!
The Frames
Website: http://luxuryaccommodationsouthaustralia.com.au/
Address: Lot 7 Panorama Ct, Paringa SA 5340
Contact Details: 0418 862 260
The Frames is where you should go if you want to add a hint of luxury and romance to your photos.
With opulent rooms and verandas equipped with steaming saunas and infrared pools, almost every corner here deserves a spot in your Insta, especially if you’re posing with a significant other.
This high-end hotel also has exquisite indoor waterfalls features and sunken spas proving that not all Insta-worthy shots belong in the great outdoors!
Recommendation: Speaking of the outdoors, keep your eyes peeled for magpies and emus roaming the riverside near The Frames. If you’re as lucky as our team, you might even spot the kingly wedge-tailed eagle patrolling the skies!
Riverglen Marina
Website: http://www.riverglen.com.au/
Address: Riverglen Marina, Riverglen Dr, White Sands SA 5253
Contact Details: (08) 8532 1986
Operating Horus:
- Mon – Closed
- Tue – 10 am to 3 pm
- Wed to Thu – Closed
- Fri – 10 am to 3 pm
- Sat to Sun – Closed
What’s not Instagrammable about a harbor for fancy yachts and lavish houseboats? Strolling along the dock and snapping some sassy selfies with the shimmering river as our background was fun.
Thankfully, no teammate of ours took an unplanned swim!
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Pic: Picture perfect Riverglen Marina – Lee Bridle pic.twitter.com/rIOaD7rsqv
Recommendation: Our favorite shot at Riverglen Marina was the surrounding scenery mirrored in the water. We suggest trying this to add depth and visual interest to your shots.
Just be careful not to fall head over heels for your reflection while trying to strike the perfect pose!
