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Barmera is one of the most popular aquatic playgrounds in South Australia. Situated in the heart of the Riverland, Barmera is a pretty town situated on the shores of Lake Bonney, a lake renowned for its sunsets.

Lake Bonney is a fresh water lake fed from the Murray River through the Chambers Creek wetlands. Because the lake is shallow and has a sandy bottom, it provides safe swimming and is ideal for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, jet skiing, boating and fishing. The lake also abounds with bird life.

The SA Country Music Festival and Awards is held for 10 days in June leading up to and including the Long Weekend. This includes the SOuth Australian Country Music Awards. There is also many other events held in Barmera including the Riverland Field Days in September, the Barmera Berri Show in March, and Easter and Christmas activities.

Proximity

Barmera is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Adelaide and two hours from Mildura. The Barossa and Clare Valleys, Mid-North and the lower Murray are all comfortable day tours away, whilst the other Riverland towns of Berri, Renmark, Loxton and Waikerie are all within a half hours drive.

Climate

The Riverland enjoys a Mediterranean climate with long hot summer days, warm autumn and spring and generally mild winters.

The area receives approximately 250mm of rain a year and enjoys more sunlight hours than Queensland. Shopping Shoppers are well catered for in Barmera with ample parking and seven days a week supermarket. Shopping Centres in other major towns also provide a wide range of goods and services.

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Chambers Creek to Lake Bonney