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Berri was originally part of Cobdogla
Station and a mooring place for paddle steamers. The town of Berri takes
its name from the Aboriginal word 'bery bery' meaning 'bend in the
river'.
The town has recently built a bridge which replaced the old dual ferry system. Berri is surrounded by over 3000 hectares of irrigated orchards and has become notable as a fruit processing town. A large percentage of canned fruit and juice come from Berri. The town is situated on the banks of the
Murray River right in the heart of the Riverland. It has one of the most
modern Hotels/Motels in Australia which leaves nothing to be desired in
the way of service, facilities etc. There is a Tourist
Information Centre, a Hotel/Motel, swimming facilities, and
excellent sporting facilities catering for such sports as golf, cricket
and hockey among others. The township has excellent shopping facilities
including the Riverland Plaza. It is also a good base for those visiting
the Riverland with all Riverland towns within 45 minutes of Berri. There
are many things to do in the Berri area including excellent fishing,
Lock 4, Lookout Tower, Martin Bend, Berri Limited (producer of the
famous Berri fruit juices and many other famous products), Berri Estates
(the largest winery in Australia) and the Big Orange. Things to do and seeThe Big Orange The Big Orange is a much-loved major Riverland attraction. The café serves light meals and snacks, delicious coffee and freshly squeezed Riverland juice. The second level houses a 360˚ mural by local artist Garry Duncan and the top level boasts wonderful views of Berri and surrounds. And, yes, it’s big! Arts, Wine and Produce Local produce outlets with notable names such as Angas Park and Berri Direct are located on the outskirts of the town, including Berri Estates, the largest winery and distillery in Australia and Cobb Webb Leadlight Studio. Dining Out There’s a wide choice of dining in and around Berri. The multi-award-winning Mallee Fowl Restaurant is a rare experience: good food served inside an old shearing shed filled with an eclectic array of memorabilia and Australiana. Hamley House Restaurant prides itself on red carpet treatment and the romance of warm wood fires, silver service and gastronomic expertise. The Redgum Café, unmistakable with its modern leaning architecture, offers alfresco informal dining on the riverfront decking – just follow the aroma of coffee. The smartly renovated Berri Resort Hotel has a good bistro offering pub classics, along with popular Asian and Italian dishes. A number of other restaurants, cafés and eateries are spread throughout the town. Water Tower Lookout Climb the water tower lookout in Berri for a different view of the river. Riverside Walks Inspect the mural under the bridge that depicts the Aboriginal heritage of the area and visit the monument that stands in tribute to Australia’s famous Aboriginal tracker, Jimmy James. Walk the meandering two-kilometre riverfront walk from Berri to the popular recreational and camping reserve at Martins Bend, where you can sit back and relax. Accommodation Accommodation in the Berri area includes a country club, motels, hotel, houseboats, bed & breakfasts, a riverside caravan park and a backpacker hostel. Alternatively, pitch a tent at any of the numerous locations along the river, including the Murray River National Park – Katarapko. Monash
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