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Population: 9,836 Height above sea level: 31m Latitude: 34.50.00 Longitude: 140.46.00 Location: 250km east of Adelaide Highway: Sturt Hwy Nearest Major Town: Renmark Nearest Airport: Mildura Touring Area: Riverland |
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Renmark is located on the Murray River, 252 km. east of Adelaide on the Sturt
Highway (20). It is in the Riverland region between Adelaide and Mildura. RENMARK:- A Brief History An irrigation settlement was established at Renmark in 1887 after an agreement between the Canadian born Chaffey brothers, and the South Australian government. Thirty thousand acres were granted to the Chaffeys to initiate the venture, and vineyards and fruitblocks soon spread throughout the area. The Renmark Irrigation Trust was established in 1893 to supply water to growers, and played an important role in the administration and government of the region until the present Corporation was formed in 1960. The principal products of the area are stone-fruits for both canning and drying, citrus, wine grapes, vegetables, wheat and wool. The town has developed as an important regional centre for business and commerce, and has extensive recreational and sporting facilities to cater for the needs of locals and visitors. The Renmark Tourist Centre was established by the council, and is subsidised by the community; both financially, and through interested volunteers manning the centre at weekends. It provides information and booking services for the region, sells souvenirs, and co-ordinates convention facilities. The Community Recreation Centre offers areas for indoor cricket, basketball, and other sports, and has a 16m. heated pool, a large walk-in sauna, and hydro-therapy spa. The Renmark Swimming and Leisure Centre in Cowra St. has a full size Olympic pool, learners and toddlers pools, and is open from the end of October until the end of March. The Renmark Golf Course is one of the finest country courses in South Australia and has a motel complex on site. There are also 3 bowling clubs, a small bore rifle club, horse and pony club, and a rowing club. Scenic flights are conducted by the Renmark Gliding Club and other aircraft operators. Additional detailed information can obtain it from the Information Centre in Murray Ave. Some interesting facts about Renmark PLACES OF INTEREST: Renmark Rose Festival: Held over a week in mid-October the festivities include tours of Rose Gardens, wineries, Olivewood and even garden tours along the Murray River. David Ruston's internationally recognised Rose Garden with 27 acres and 4,000 varieties of roses is open to the public. The Renmark and Paringa District Show is held on the Saturday of the celebrations.
INFORMATION CENTRE: Renmark Tourist and Heritage Centre Murray Ave. Renmark. S.A. 5341 Ph: (08) 8586 6704. Open 7 Days. Mon.-Fri. 9am. to 5pm.: Sat.: 9am-4pm.: Sun. and Public Holidays. Noon-4pm.: HOW TO GET THERE: Renmark is on the Sturt Highway (20) 252 km. east of Adelaide and 140km. west of Mildura. It can also be reached from the Western Highway via Pinnaroo from near Bordertown or via Karoonda from Murray Bridge. Stateliner Coaches operate a daily service to Adelaide. Ph: 8586 6468 Airlines operate daily flights to the airport between Renmark and Berri, from Adelaide and Mildura. | ||||||||
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MORE ABOUT RENMARK Some Statistics Town Area 7.7 Sq. Km. Total Area 175.3 Sq. Km. Average Rainfall 246mm. Temperatures: Maximum: June-16.2° C Jan. 30° Minimum: June- 5.3° C Jan14.8° Distance from Adelaide 250Km. Distance from Mildura 145Km. SOME POINTS OF INTEREST ABOUT RENMARK Angove's Angove's P/L is one of the largest privately owned wine and brandy companies in Australia and noted for its St Agnes brandy, and Stone's Ginger Wine. They also produce varietal red and white wines, and the Butterfly Ridge collection. Tastings and sales from Mon. to Fri. between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Renmano Renmano Wines is on the Sturt Highway and was the first co-operative winery in Australia. Among the produce is the popular Chairman's Selection of varietals. Cellar door sales are from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Mon to Fri and from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Sat., and 10am. to 2pm. on public holidays. One of the most enchanting, fragrant and intersting attractions you will find. David has transformed 27 acres of land just south of the city into a rose garden with some 50,000 rose bushes of 4,000 varieties. This is the largest garden of its type in the Southern Hemisphere and includes hibiscus, camellias, shrubs and trees besides the varieties of roses. There is a look-out point with views over the gardens and the river. The gardens are open daily from 9am. to 6pm. (closed during winter) and will be found in Moorna St., follow the signs. Bredl's Wonder World of Wildlife One of the largest collections of reptiles in Australia inclding the worlds deadliest snakes. There are mammals and other species in the park which is open from 9am. to 6pm. 7 days. Handling times are 11am. and 2pm. daily and feeding is between 2 and 3pm. Sundays. Bredl's is south of town on the Sturt Highway. Ph: (08) 8595 1431 Olivewood Homestead Sturt Hwy. south of city centre. Once the home of the Chaffey brothers who founded Renmark in 1887 it is now a museum displaying early photographs and memorabilia of the district. Olivewood was also the site of the first irrigation farm using water from the Murray. Morning and afternoon teas are available and it is open Mon.-Thurs. 10am. to 4pm. Tues. 2-4pm. and there is a small entry fee. Ph: (08) 8586 6175 |
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