Rural City of Murray Bridge

With the opening of the Heysen Tunnels, Murray Bridge is only 50 minutes from Adelaide.

Originally called Edwards Crossing, Murray Bridge became a pivotal point for overland transportation of goods, passengers and gold during the 1800s as well as being the major port for the paddleboats that traversed the Murray during those early years.

Today the Rural City of Murray Bridge is the largest regional river city in South Australia, boasting numerous shopping facilities, first class amenities and quality tourist destinations.

Murray Bridge has three landmark bridges providing a vital link with the Eastern States.

The first bridge was built in 1879 and was the first bridge to span the Murray River. This was followed by a rail bridge, which was opened in 1925. In 1979 Swanport Bridge, on the Princes Highway, was completed. This Bridge is the longest road bridge across the River Murray.

The Rural City offers the following:

Information Facilities

Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre
Public Toilets with Wheelchair Access
Internet Facilities Available

2 Marinas
Houseboat Hire
Boat Ramps
Riverfront Reserves
BBQ Facilities
Playground
Public Toilets
Canoe Hire

Attractions

Dundee's Wildlife Park
Puzzle Park
Monarto Zoological Park
Captain's Cottage Museum
Go Kart Park
River Cruises
Regional Art Gallery
Sturt Reserve recreational grounds
The world famous 'BUNYIP'

Accommodation

Hotels
Motels
Bed and Breakfast
Caravan Parks
Backpacker

Shopping Facilities

Meals
Banks/Credit Unions
Eftpos
Post Office
Telephone
Stores
Ice
Alcohol
Fuel

Emergency Facilities

Hospital
Doctor
Dentist
Ambulance
Vet
Fire
SES

Sporting Facilities

Golf Course
Racecourse
Tennis
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Lawn Bowls
Ten Pin Bowls
Pool Hall
Gymnasium
Swimming Pool
Cycle Track
Cricket

Murray Bridge is the regional major events capital of South Australia with events such as:

Australia Day Celebrations
Rowing Regatta
SA Wakeboard Titles
AFL pre - season cup match (2002)
Australian Sidecar Championships
Federation Walking Trail Event
Speedway Classics (inc. Classic Car & Bike display)
The Murray Bridge Sky Gift (140m Footrace)
Grand National Steeplechase
Go Kart Street Grand Prix
Australian International Pedal Prix
The Murray Bridge Gold Cup
The Murray Bridge Rodeo
Chamber of Business & Tourism
Christmas Pageant
Mitre 10 Fireworks Spectacular
Jet Ski Festival
Bridgeport New Year's Eve Fireworks & Street Party

(It is important to note that those wishing to attend any of these events should book accommodation well in advance.)

Today, as in the 1800s, Murray Bridge is still a pivotal point if you are heading towards the Barossa Valley, Fleurieu Peninsula, Riverland or Clare Valley.

For further enquiries please contact Joyce Holmes at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre.

Phone: 8539 1142
Fax: 8532 5288
Address: 3 South Terrace, MURRAY BRIDGE, 5253.
Email: mbvc@rcmb.sa.gov.au